Category Archives: Design and Decorating
The Hall Closet
The hall closet can either be the picture of perfection or a nightmare. When did it become commonplace to shove more than can fit and think that it’s ok? Coats, boots, dog leashes, vacuums – how much do we have in the proverbial “closet”? The good news is that the hall closet doesn’t have to [...]
Love is in the Air
It’s that time of year again – love, passion, everything red and pink and roses, roses everywhere. This V-day may get you thinking about love and how to increase the romance factor in your bedroom. Think luxurious furnishings and soft lighting – a silk tufted headboard and mohair blankets. Add a chandelier and candle sconces. [...]
Baby on Board?
Are you expecting an addition to the family? Congratulations! Have you decided on what you want the nursery to look like? Now is the time to get it done, because once the baby arrives any extra time you have should be spent napping. Here are some examples of trendy nursery design. Chandeliers are not just [...]
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Choosing The Perfect Kitchen Countertops
Do you have lots of kids with sticky fingers or is it just you and your husband? These are the kinds of issues that you need to explore before you change things up in your kitchen. Sure, those gorgeous white granite countertops look amazing but if there are little ones running around spilling things you [...]
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Visualize your Choices
For most people, it’s hard to take samples of wood, carpeting, stone and paint and truly imagine what a room will look like when it’s done. Understanding that challenge, at O’Krent’s we’ve put together a virtual room designer that does the imagining for you. To begin, choose a room that compares best to whichever room [...]
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Do You Have an Inviting Place to Play?
When the weather outside is cold, it’s nice to have some space that works well for children to play games and entertain each other. A family room can provide enough area for large projects, while still feeling cozy enough for simple card or board games. This room is designed with style and taste. The fireplace [...]
How I Live – Home Quiz
When you begin dreaming about a new home, or upgrading your existing abode it’s so easy to visualize what the finished project will look like. You know exactly what color scheme you like, the light fixtures you want and the perfect area rug to finish up a room. What may seem perfect in your mind, [...]
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Are You Christmas Decorating Challenged?
Decorating your home for the holidays doesn’t have to be complicated or even costly. Let us help you look like a professional. From year to year it is easier to stick with one theme and style. Say you like snowmen, or snowflakes – then stick with that. Each year it will make shopping for décor [...]
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Oh Christmas Tree
It’s time to put up your Christmas tree! Over the past year you may have tired of your old ornaments or they may not have survived the packing and unpacking. Since your Christmas tree is the centerpiece of your home during this holiday, shouldn’t it be spectacular? To help inspire you, here are a few [...]
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Decorating a Small Bedroom