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Home Decor of the 1970sTo make you feel a bit better about your own untrendy preferences, let's go back to see what was not only trendy but ubiquitous in the 1970s. It was a dismal time for home decor, full of earth tones and handicrafts that will make you laugh today, even as it takes you back to your parents' home... or maybe Grandma's. As a child of the '70s, I can assure you that it was ugly even at the time, but since everyone's home looked the same, it didn't matter much. We pretended it was natural and "earth-friendly" as we learned to make macrame wall hangings in art class and spilled cigarette ashes on the shag carpet.#decor #retro #vintage #1970s 

Two Designers Transforms The Billy IKEA Bookcase into Two Very Different Pieces of FurnitureAll it needs is just a little bit of DIY, right?The IKEA Billy bookcase is a popular choice for storage for its minimalistic look and feel. I mean, the item, which is priced at $49.99,  hosts 6 wide shelves for storage which is amazing. In addition, its streamlined aesthetic can adapt to any type of decor scheme cooking in your home. On the other hand, its simple look and feel leave it open for DIY upgrades to spice it up a little bit. Architectural Digest invited DIY YouTuber Drew Scott and furniture designer Leonard Bessemer to transform the Billy bookcase into something different. Each had their own take on upgrading the bookcase. Scott focused on attaching wooden details to the shelf itself while Bessemer cut some parts of the bookcase to give it a new look. Check the photos of their work below! Image credit: IKEA, Drew Scott, Chase Lewis via Architectural Digest #DIY #decor #home #IKEA #architecturaldigest #furniture #bookcase

Decorating Tips from Interior Designer Nina CampbellRenowned interior designer Nina Campbell is celebrating 50 years in the business. Over that time, she's seen every kind of decorating challenge you can imagine. In honor of the occasion, here are a few pieces of wisdom she's shared over the years.John Fowler told me never to plan a room completely. Sort the bones and then walk into the room and it will tell you what it wantsI don’t have any rules about colours for bedrooms; I once stayed with a friend who had lined the walls of their spare room in a deep burgundy cloth. I have never slept better in my life; it was like being back in the wombSpend a night in any spare bedrooms you have to make sure they’re comfortable for visitorsA room needs time to settle into itself and it often looks better a few weeks after it’s been finished, so don’t pass judgement on your efforts too soonYou can see in just those tidbits that she values flexibility. While that's just a taste of Campbell's decorating advice, you can find 50 such tips at Country Life.-viaNag on the Lake #decor #interiordesign #NinaCampbell

45 Ways to Transform Your Living Space in 30 Minutes or (Much, Much) LessGiving your home a new look is always nice, but even thinking about it can be overwhelming. So much work! So much time! So much money! But it doesn't have to be that way. If you have a vision for what you want the finished product to look like, you can break the changes down into tiny steps. Or if you don't have an overarching vision, you can do tiny upgrades one at a time and see where they lead you. Apartment Therapy has a list of 45 short projects that will instantly upgrade your home and freshen its look. They are arranged by time necessary, so you can decide what to do in the time you have, from five minutes to 30 minutes. However, the time it takes to purchase decor items is not included. Still, that's the fun part! Check out the list here.#decor #upgrade #DIY

An Updated Cloche With Stand for That Perfect Modern Vintage VibeThe accent pieces you choose for your home should inspire you. They should have meaning. These glass cloches with stands are the perfect anchor to the past and present.Traditionally cloches were used in the garden. They provided plants with protection from the harsh variations in temperature. Modernly, however, cloche have been used in home decor to contain treasures or trinkets.  The above cloches were created by Accent Decor. The unique, three footed, metal stand gives this vintage inspired piece a more modern vibe. They are perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to the homes of those who love the fantastical. Image: Accent Decor#decor #homeaccents #cloche #metalandglass #glass #metal #stands #flowerarrangements #orchids

A Dino-mite Dinosaur Themed Kids BedroomCreating a fierce and fun themed kids room can be a mammoth task. Whoever Bellway Homes hired to decorate this dinosaur themed kids room, however, is truly dino-mite at their craft. They managed to keep the decor fun, but not overly complicated.I think that many would agree that the main focus of this beautiful room is this incredible dinosaur bed. While, the paint job is attractive, your eyes can't help but be drawn to the bed. The wrong type of bed frame in a room can be a real eye-saur and can make your home look dated and pre-historic, this one does not. This monster of a bed, with it's perfectly crafted toothy grin, captures the dinosaur theme. Moreover, the bed appears to be very practical for children as it seems to be made out of a softer plushy material.  #bed #bedframe #dinosaur #kidsroom #decor 