While most of us will never have an original Monet hanging in our homes, having an oil or watercolor painting displayed prominently as part of your decor will give your room an air of sophistication. Oil paintings and sculptures have a quality that posters, prints and cheap reproductions do not; so try to shop for original pieces whenever possible. Read more »

While most of us will never have an original Monet hanging in our homes, having original artwork displayed prominently as part of your decor will give your room an air of sophistication. Original artwork and sculptures have a quality that posters, prints and cheap reproductions do not; so try to shop for original pieces whenever possible.

Traditionalists will find that oil paint and water color paintings are time tested and always add to the elegance and ambiance of their room's decor. Read more »

Bamboo, it’s not just for panda’s anymore. Now, it’s for you too! Bamboo flooring is a big hit right now in the design market. Like Shaws products, this stuff is perfect for you tree-huggers, because well, it’s not tree, it’s bamboo! You might be thinking “I’m no fool, I know I’m still cutting down a plant. Still not environmental.” Think of bamboo like you would your kids, they just seemed to sprout up over night. Unlike, say an oak tree, which might take 120 years to get to it’s full size. Read more »

Accessories are the 'finishing touches' on any room. From vases and throw pillows to knickknacks and lamps, they are the way you personalize and stylize an area to be uniquely yours. Accessories help convey your style and set the tone for a room and can often be an inexpensive way to give your room a brand new feel. Read more »