How To Display Wine In The Home
If you happen to be a wine lover or perhaps even a wine connoisseur, then you must have a few bottles of wine just waiting to be displayed before they’re enjoyed. Now, there are so many ways to display your wine, the options can almost be overwhelming. So, to help we’ve narrowed it down to a few of the best ideas that are functional and have a designer look. Click on each picture for more details.
3 Simple Tricks To Make Your Home Feel Modern
It can feel intimidating to update or renovate your home, so it’s a great idea to start making small upgrades around the home to build your skills and to help you gain confidence for larger projects. These simple tricks add a nice touch to the home and they are easy changes to make. Keep reading to for 4 simple tricks to make your home feel modern: Air Vents: Floor air vents may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to home upgrades. However, these grates can have a brassy, undesirable finish and can be quite noticeable depending on where they’re located in the home. For a quick, cost-effective update…
4 Home Design Trends For 2019
The arrival of a new year brings exciting changes, including new design trends for 2019. This list will give you just a small look at what is predicted to be the hottest and most popular trends and designs for the year. Trends are a great thing to keep in mind when renovation or building a new home as they could end up influencing your decision. Keep reading to find out more: Floral Patterns When you hear the word floral you may think of an overwhelming design or outdated look, but surprisingly a floral pattern can be quite modern and unique. It’s predicted this year that floral with be THE pattern…
5 Christmas Tree Theme Ideas
Now is the time when most people are considering putting up the tree or perhaps going out to cut one down. Either way, the next step will be to decorate the Christmas tree, once it’s settled in the home. When it comes to decorating, there are so many options for color schemes and themed ideas, it can be hard to decide on just one. To help with that, we’ve narrowed it down to the 5 most eye-catching Christmas tree theme ideas below: Farmhouse Style We see the trend of farmhouse decor regularly in the home design world, so why not apply this beautiful trend to Christmas? By bringing in touches of…
4 Ways To Decorate Your Fireplace For Christmas
The holiday season has officially arrived and that means it’s time to break out the Christmas decorations and light the fire for a memorable day of decorating. One of the best places to decorate for Christmas is around the fireplace, as together the fireplace and the decorations create a cozy, comfortable feeling that lasts all holiday season. Now, when decorating keep in mind you will want to keep decor away from the heat of the fireplace and decorations near or in front of the fireplace should always be moved prior to turning on the fire. If you ready to start Christmas decorating, keep reading for 4 ways to decorate your fireplace:…
Valor Fireplaces & Lifestyle Blog: Fall Review
As the month of November draws to a close, now is the perfect time to review the beautiful Fall season. Here on the blog, we covered everything from home decor to the do’s and don’ts of decorating with white, and so much more. If you happen to have missed any of our posts, now is the perfect time to get caught up before we head into the Winter season. Click a picture to see a post.
How To Decorate For Winter
The arrival of the winter season is just around the corner, so why not celebrate by decorating your home for the upcoming season! Winter decorations can give off a cozy and warm feeling which can make for an extra inviting space and can make your guests feel extra comfortable. Keep reading to learn more about how to decorate for winter: Snowflake Decor For a simple, yet fun winter decor idea, hang snowflakes from the ceiling in a hallway or room in your home. Everyone in the family can get involved and make their own custom snowflake to hang down for the winter season. Set up an afternoon where everyone can spend…
How To Decorate With Candles
One of the best ways to add a layer of light and calm ambiance to your home is to mix in candles within your decor scheme. By adding candles to the living room, bedroom or even the bathroom, it allows you to change the whole feel of the room simply by having them displayed. Once a candle is lit, the room suddenly feels warm and cozy especially so if you happen to have your Valor Fireplace on a cold winter’s evening. Allow For Reflection The beautiful light from a flickering flame can be accented when displayed in front of a mirror or placed on a mirrored surface. Consider…
The Dos And Don’ts Of Decorating With White
When it comes to home design, white has always been a popular and modern choice for the walls, furniture, floors and decor. However, there are some things to keep in mind when you decorate with white and it’s important to find a balance as you create your design. Keep reading for the dos and don’ts of decorating with white. Do Explore Different Shades When you decide to use the color white as the main look in your home, it’s important to explore all of the shades available to find the right fit. For example, you may want an off-white for a bedroom to encourage a sense of warmth whereas you may…
How To Decorate A Mantel
If you have a fireplace in your home, it is usually the standout piece in the room that draws your attention in immediately. This is why it is important to have a well-decorated mantel to compliment the fireplace and create a cohesive look. The biggest challenge when decorating your mantel is finding balance in the items you display. You want to ensure your layout doesn’t feel cluttered or overwhelming because that can take away from the fireplace itself. Go Big When you decide to start decorating your mantel, it can be helpful to start with one large piece such as a framed picture or mirror. This gives you a center…
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