Jessica Ackerman
Jessica Ackerman is an exciting and originative designer with vast experience in residential interior design. Her tips and advice have been featured on a number of home decor websites. She has an extensive experience writing articles in the home, garden and interior design niche. Currently she is a senior staff writer for an online home decor store called Wall Decor and Home Accents where she writes dozens of articles per month. Visit www.walldecorandhomeaccents.com for additional articles on interior decorating and design by Jessica Ackerman.
Articles by Jessica Ackerman
April 23, 2010
Many older homes have window seats tucked into a recessed nook of a room, typically in a dormer or recessed bay window. They add lots of charm to a space and give you a place to curl up with a book while enjoying the serenity of the great outdoors just beyond the window or admire the beautiful wall sconce candle holder and wine wall decor hung on the opposite wall.
April 22, 2010
As you are preparing for the arrival of a baby, one of the most fun tasks is preparing a nursery. Of course there are a myriad of ready-made themes and wall decorating ideas such as cute teddy bear and fish wall hangings to dolls and trains; but you may decide to come up with something a little more individual.
April 22, 2010
The most important part of any project is preparation. Without proper surface preparation, you will never be satisfied with the end results of your home improvement project. Getting ready to paint a wall that has wallpaper on it is no exception. Before you can even think about painting, you will want to remove your wallpaper, and here are three techniques that you can use to get the job done super quick and easy.
April 20, 2010
If you have textured walls in your home and you want to hang wallpaper, then you have a decision to make. Wallpaper needs to adhere to a smooth surface, so in order to add wallpaper to your walls, you will have to get rid of the texture.
April 20, 2010
Like new wall decorating ideas or changing tired wall art for an elegant new wall sconce candle holder, installing a new vanity and trendy vessel sink is a quick way to give a bathroom a serious style update.
March 26, 2010
Just as candlelight and wine can add a special touch to your dinner table, they can also add a special decorative touch to your home decor. Decorating with items that are not only beautiful but which can also add a functional touch to your home is a great way of adding an artistic touch in a practical fashion. Although there are many different kinds of functional accessories for the home which are also beautiful, candles and wine have always been able to provide a very personal decorating touch.
March 26, 2010
When decorating your home, many times you will want to combine beauty and function. This method of decorating a room can be especially effective, because instead of adding accessories that are solely visual, you can actually add to the overall use of the room. This can add a very natural and purposeful feeling to the room.
March 18, 2010
Did you know that you can give your home a contemporary designer vibe with just paint? Today´s paint is more versatile than ever and comes in a vast array of finishes and colors that manufacturers are continually expanding and updating.
March 19, 2010
One million souls called Rome their home during the first century A.D. Exhausted after many years of war, some of Rome's citizens fled the city life with its gladiator displays and soldiers and traveled to the serene rolling hills of Tuscany in hopes of leading a more pious life style.
March 18, 2010
Color styles have changed in recent years, and darker, dramatic colors are now found in increasing amounts in the bedroom. Although deep colors can have a snug effect, too much darkness can have an ill effect on the room, causing it to seem smaller than it genuinely is.
March 18, 2010
Just as it can in a large bathroom, tile can add a big decorative punch and high end style to a smaller bathroom. In a small bathroom the key is to choose appropriately sized tiles with designs that won´t overwhelm the space but attract the eye through the creation of beautiful pattern, inviting color and interesting texture.
March 18, 2010
The color and style of your kitchen cabinets have a great impact on how the kitchen looks and feels. Cream colored enamel cabinets were popular years ago and cabinets with a creamy glaze are gaining popularity once again.
February 03, 2010
When shopping for wall art for the home, candle sconces are often a popular choice. These beautiful additions to the home can add not only an attractive design accent to a room, but also provide a source of light. Candle sconces are available in a wide variety of styles and materials, making it easy...
February 03, 2010
Using iron scroll wall art to decorate your home can be a beautiful way of adding a touch of design to a room. Available in many different styles, including free-form scrolls as well as panels made from scrolled metal, these beautiful pieces of wall art can add a traditional look to your home.
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December 16, 2009
When decorating your home, one of the simplest and most effective ways of adding some style and flair is with wall decor and art. Because there are an almost endless variety of home accents designed to be displayed on the wall, you will find it easy to accessorize almost any room in your home effectively. Whether you choose to hang decorative plaques, ornate mirrors, wall candle holders or any other type of wall decor, there are some creative and artistic methods of decorating your walls which will make your decorating efforts even more effective.
December 16, 2009
If you are looking for a way to provide a little more style to your home using wall decorations, wall pocket vasesand wall art plaques can be a great option. Both come in many different styles and varieties, and are a great change of pace from the other types of wall art such as paintings and prints. Also, neither one of these types of wall decor is overly expensive, so they can be an economical way of adding some beauty and variety to your home.
Decorating with Wall Art Plaques
November 26, 2009
No other architecture is quite as elegant as French architecture, and a cast resin chateau arch is the perfect selection to dress up a doorway. Hang a chateau arch over an entryway or an interior doorway. It will look exceptionally impressive, and it will turn an otherwise ordinary entrance into a classic French work of architectural art.
November 26, 2009
You would be surprised how much lighting will set the mood in a room. Bad lighting can make a beautiful room look harsh or unnatural. Good lighting can improve a so-so room or make a beautifully decorated room look spacious, cozy, inviting, or dramatic. If you are looking for lighting techniques to create a certain atmosphere in your room try these.