Decor

It strikes me that most of the content on RafterTales.com has been about adding stuff to your home. But lately, I’ve been thinking more about less … uncluttering my own space.

Learn how to plan and design your contemporary kitchen. Modern kitchen designs focus on form and function, with bold geometric shapes, sleek, clean lines and subtle curves. Metals, wood and stone surfaces combine to create a simple, functional contemporary kitchen design.

As the focal point of a modern home, the great room is where the family spends time together. A great room design should be comfortable and practical in terms of layout, furnishings and design elements.

The vertical blind is great for any window in any room. It’s easily adjustable vinyl vanes allows light control simple.

One of the easiest faux finishing techniques for beginners is color washing. A variety of blending tools and strokes can be used to create mottled walls with this glazing technique.

You can faux finish the walls in your home yourself. Learn about the various types of faux painting techniques and how to start your faux finishing project in our DIY guide.

The LoJo Ball is a new design that adds uniqueness and style into a modern home. An eye-catching piece and a great invention.

The original chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier has undergone modernisation and now has been developed to create the adjustable chaise lounge. Ideal for the modern home and great for comfort!

The sleeper pod chair, great for giving a fresh look to a modern home. An eye-catching piece that is sure to be the talk of your house guests!

Of course you want your living room to look great but comfort is a key aspect of applied design. Especially if your home has a single living area with the living/family room combined, selecting chairs and sofas that are comfortable and relaxing is absolutely critical.

Creating a natural focal point is one of the keys to great living room designs. If you don’t have an architectural focal point in your living room, you can create one. Learn how to make your living room design really pop!

Today you have endless choices when it comes to selecting bathroom fixtures. And the one you will notice most is the bathroom sink faucet. Learn what to look for when selecting a new bathroom faucet.

Keeping things neat and orderly can be a challenge in any bathroom. Follow these ideas and tips to get your bathroom organized and ready for battle action!

See how the pros turn ordinary bathrooms into designer masterpieces. Free, comprehensive, no-nonsense, practical Guide to Bathroom Decorating shows you how!

Polished chrome or brass, porcelain fixtures and nostalgia will make your vintage bathroom design come to life. If you want your bathroom to have the feel of the 1920s, 1950s or another bygone era, read these tips and ideas for designing a vintage bathroom.