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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 [...]
Posted in Advice, Carpet, Design and Decorating, Hardwood and Laminate | Also tagged carpet, carpeting, Color, Colors, Decor, decorate, Decorating, Design, Flooring, hardwood, holiday decor, home, house, O'Krents virtual room designer, slate floors, Virtual Room Designer, visualize your flooring choices
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 [...]
Posted in Area Rugs, Design and Decorating | Also tagged area rug, Area Rugs, carpeting, children, Decor, decorate, Decorating, Design, family, Flooring, home, house
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, [...]
As this woman thinks about what she wants to do to finish decorating this room, let’s consider her options. She’s off to a good start with the wood floors. The variations in wood tones from medium to light brown add interest and personality. Her choice of sofa and loveseat in simple lines with cotton duck [...]
Posted in Design and Decorating | Also tagged accessories, blue, bright pink, coffee table, Color, contrast, dark, Decor, Decorating, home, light tones, medium to light brown, pillows, side tables, sofa and loveseat, variation, wood floors, wood tones
An inviting room combines simple elements with more complex features. This space takes advantage of the owner’s love of travel to showcase a number of pieces brought back home over the years. Let’s take a look at why this room works so well. When you have a standard room and add international pieces, it can [...]
Posted in Design and Decorating | Also tagged architectural feature, art, black molding, complex features, Furniture, integrated, International, international places, Italian ironwork, light fixture, mood, owner's love of travel, tables, Walls, wire and bead work, wood floors
What is the first thing you notice about this room? White, white, white! Using white as the primary color in this room is a daring choice, but it actually makes sense when you look at the architectural details. The centered fireplace and flat-screen television above it make a strong focal point. Black and white work [...]
Posted in Carpet, Design and Decorating | Also tagged black and white, carpeting, coffee table frame, Color, comfortable, fireplace, green, microfiber upholstery, red, slipcovers, television, three colors, two colors, white!!!, windows
Do you have a new style or décor that you want to incorporate into your room? Or are you planning to change the theme of your room, but you don’t want to spend a ton in the process? The answer to changing up your decor and staying within budget lies in finding the right area [...]
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When you’re ready to choose an area rug, there are a number of factors to consider. Let’s take a look at how this rug works in this living room. With the beautiful wood floor there was no rush to select a rug. The room’s fireplace serves as a strong focal point and the furniture combines [...]
This guy has the wrong idea. Tile and stone aren’t just for floors. This tile wall, for example, adds drama and interest to an otherwise featureless space. This look would be extremely effective just outside the front door of a contemporary home. Take a look at your entryway. Would a wall of stone or tile [...]
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