http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/ Latest articles for the Home-decor section at ajchomefinder.com. en-us Copyright 2012 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:30:12 GMT 2012-05-17T00:30:12Z en-us Copyright 2012 http://www.ajchomefinder.com/AJCHomefinder-sharing_/southern-made-nature-inspired-1437973.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor By Linda Jerkins As summer kicks off, favorites include sophisticated ocean art, porcelain bowls shaped like sea life and driftwood mirrors. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:21:28 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/AJCHomefinder-sharing_/southern-made-nature-inspired-1437973.html Linda Jerkins 2012-05-15T18:21:28Z SPOCC http://www.ajchomefinder.com/AJCHomefinder-sharing_/cool-items-for-pools-1434391.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor Outdoor Living Pools, lakefront locations and other water features help summer vacations start at home. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:05:39 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/AJCHomefinder-sharing_/cool-items-for-pools-1434391.html Lori Johnston 2012-05-09T18:05:39Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/small-touches-make-home-1429092.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor Ostentation is out. But luxury is in, say metro Atlanta designers, architects and home builders. It’s no longer about impressing the Joneses. Tue, 01 May 2012 12:48:07 GMT http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/small-touches-make-home-1429092.html Felicia Feaster 2012-05-01T12:48:07Z ajc_news http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/look-up-ceilings-can-1425759.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor Ceilings are the Rodney Dangerfield of homes. They get no respect. But there are plenty of easy ways to make over this oft-overlooked area, from the quirky charm of Victorian-era, pressed-tin tiles and beadboard to a simple splash of color. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:24:10 GMT http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/look-up-ceilings-can-1425759.html Sarah Wolfe 2012-04-25T16:24:10Z ajc_news http://www.ajchomefinder.com/AJCHomefinder-sharing_/luxury-is-in-ostentation-1420080.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor Ostentation is out. But luxury is in say metro Atlanta designers, architects and home builders. It’s no longer about impressing the Joneses. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:03:21 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/AJCHomefinder-sharing_/luxury-is-in-ostentation-1420080.html Felicia Feaster 2012-04-17T19:03:21Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/a-toast-to-atlantas-1378879.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor Erik Kuehne, director of Southeast design and sales for Cincinnati-based Wine Cellar Innovations, installs between 20 and 25 wine cellars a year in the city. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:26:46 GMT http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/a-toast-to-atlantas-1378879.html Felicia Feaster 2012-03-10T15:26:46Z ajc_news http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/this-spring-organize-your-1378815.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor Spring is a great time to shake off winter sluggishness and free yourself from clutter. Here are some ways to get your closets organized: Hall closet Nikki Havens of Seriously Organized in Bloomington, Minn., recommends starting with your entry hall closet. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:46:41 GMT http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/this-spring-organize-your-1378815.html Cedar Burnett 2012-03-09T15:46:41Z ajc_news http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/clearing-the-air-on-1378882.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor For many of us, spring cleaning includes washing winter dirt and debris off windows and window screens. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:32:33 GMT http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/clearing-the-air-on-1378882.html Amy Lorentzen 2012-03-09T15:32:33Z ajc_news http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/leather-at-home-throughout-1378814.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Whether it resembles a well-traveled saddle or a buttery smooth burst of cherry red or lime green, leather furniture is classic and strong. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:22:48 GMT http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/leather-at-home-throughout-1378814.html Stacy Downs 2012-03-09T15:22:48Z ajc_news http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/hardy-flooring-for-high-1365942.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor The spot where we enter our homes - and welcome guests - can be a tricky one to decorate. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:17:08 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/hardy-flooring-for-high-1365942.html Melissa Rayworth 2012-02-28T16:17:08Z ajc_news http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/consider-remodeling-with-older-1365932.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor Whether baby boomers are attempting to sell their homes in the current economy or remain in them for the long term, they would be wise to consider remodeling improvements that facilitate multi-generational living. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:14:51 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/consider-remodeling-with-older-1365932.html 2012-02-28T16:14:51Z ajc_news http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/kitsch-goes-back-in-1365931.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor Kitchens have become so serious. All that granite, dark wood and stainless steel. The heart of the home these days is more like a sleek and severe shrine to haute cuisine. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:05:11 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/kitsch-goes-back-in-1365931.html Sarah Wolfe 2012-02-28T16:05:11Z ajc_news http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/studios-inspire-creativity-come-1363381.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor Much more than home offices, studio spaces are places for inspiration. They are the rooms where birdhouses are built, paintings are created, clothes are designed and sometimes even livelihoods are pursued. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:10:33 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/studios-inspire-creativity-come-1363381.html 2012-02-26T13:10:33Z ajc_news http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/dress-up-the-house-1361284.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor Could a few changes to your living space help you land the perfect mate? Good decorating can’t guarantee happy romance, of course. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:37:20 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/dress-up-the-house-1361284.html Melissa Rayworth 2012-02-24T14:37:20Z ajc_news http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/make-your-home-energy-1348982.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor Use this month to make your home more energy-efficient from the inside out. Light the fire in your desire for a green home by incorporating these three changes. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:34:49 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/make-your-home-energy-1348982.html Lori Johnston 2012-02-14T13:34:49Z ajc_news http://www.ajchomefinder.com/AJCHomefinder-sharing_/do-your-homework-first-1386558.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor With the current instability in the metro Atlanta real estate market, many homeowners are choosing to stay in their homes rather than sell them. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:07:59 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/AJCHomefinder-sharing_/do-your-homework-first-1386558.html 2012-02-13T13:07:59Z ajc_news http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/ask-a-designer-let-1343617.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor Could a few changes to your living space help you land the perfect mate? Good decorating can't guarantee happy romance, of course. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:03:32 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/ask-a-designer-let-1343617.html MELISSA RAYWORTH 2012-02-10T19:03:32Z http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/the-ups-and-downs-1335700.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor Ceilings and floors may not be the first thing homeowners consider when they’re plotting a remodeling job or building a new home, but experts say an innovative approach to either the top or bottom of your home can be a great way to refresh an existing home or create a cohesive, visually engaging look when you design your home. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:54:57 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/home-decor/the-ups-and-downs-1335700.html Felicia Feaster 2012-02-07T16:54:57Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/when-decorating-a-house-1303484.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor In many metro Atlanta homes, pets are as much a part of the family as children or in-laws. And designing with their needs and challenges in mind has become an important focus for many contractors and interior designers. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:28:19 GMT http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/when-decorating-a-house-1303484.html 2012-01-15T13:28:19Z ajc_news http://www.ajchomefinder.com/AJCHomefinder-sharing_/home-is-where-the-1280507.html?cxtype=rss_home-decor In many Atlanta homes, pets are as much a part of the family as children or the in-laws. And designing with their needs and challenges in mind has become an important focus for many contractors and interior designers. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:59:32 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/AJCHomefinder-sharing_/home-is-where-the-1280507.html Felicia Feaster 2011-12-29T21:59:32Z SPOCC