Matt and Shari » How To Decorate http://mattandshari.com Real Decorating for Real People Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:50:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 5 Ways to Update a Room http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/5-ways-to-update-a-room/ http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/5-ways-to-update-a-room/#comments Fri, 29 Aug 2014 02:23:47 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8731 You can accomplish any one or more of these methods to update  a room in a single weekend if you really put your mind to it. Budget is no excuse – some cost very little or nothing! Skill is no excuse – anyone can paint. And don’t even mention time…if you want it badly enough,...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/5-ways-to-update-a-room/feed/ 6 Answers to 10 Popular Decorating Questions http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/answers-10-popular-decorating-questions/ http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/answers-10-popular-decorating-questions/#comments Thu, 01 May 2014 03:16:00 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8388 As you can imagine, I get asked design questions all the time.  There are those that stand out because they are asked most often.  Believe me, there are more than 10, but let’s just get started with these. 1. I have an open plan in my home but want to change colors, where do I...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/answers-10-popular-decorating-questions/feed/ 2 My 10 Furniture Must Haves http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/10-furniture-must-haves/ http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/10-furniture-must-haves/#comments Thu, 01 May 2014 03:05:35 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8336 They say experience is the best teacher and now that I have it, I’d have to agree. I have lived in nearly 20 different houses or apartments over the years and I now know what pieces have stood the test of time. There are certain versatile items that can be used in nearly every room...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/10-furniture-must-haves/feed/ 14 Make Your Bed The Star of Your Bedroom Decor http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/make-your-bed-the-star-of-your-bedroom-decor/ http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/make-your-bed-the-star-of-your-bedroom-decor/#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:13:55 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8044 For years I’ve taught that when you enter your bedroom, your bed should be positioned front and center because it is the largest piece of furniture in the room. Also, it is the one piece that you can design any way you like by selecting an upholstered headboard versus a wood or iron one. You...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/make-your-bed-the-star-of-your-bedroom-decor/feed/ 2 Discover Home Decorating Ideas While on Vacation http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/discover-home-decorating-ideas-while-on-vacation/ http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/discover-home-decorating-ideas-while-on-vacation/#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:13:00 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8031 I’m sure I’ve mentioned before that one of the best ways to get inspired to decorate your home is to do a little research.  The best place to do that research…… on vacation!  Now doesn’t that sound like a good idea?  Here’s a for instance:  you know you’ve wanted to create a tropical paradise in...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/discover-home-decorating-ideas-while-on-vacation/feed/ 2 Read These Tips Before Buying a Couch http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/read-tips-buying-couch/ http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/read-tips-buying-couch/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:08:28 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=7450 A couch (or sofa as I’ve  come to call it) is a big purchase and these tips will help you make a smart decision on both style and quality. Let’s talk about style first since that decision is made while you are still at home.  The quality portion happens while you are standing in the...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/read-tips-buying-couch/feed/ 8 All You Need to Know About Flooring Options http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/all-you-need-to-know-about-flooring-options/ http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/all-you-need-to-know-about-flooring-options/#respond Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:10:47 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4791 Laminate versus ceramic and what is engineered hardwood…well all the answers are right here.  Flooring is one of those decorating items where the more knowledge you have about the products and variety of style the easier it is to make a decision about which type of flooring is best for you home.  Flooring choices can vary...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/all-you-need-to-know-about-flooring-options/feed/ 0 20 Common Decorating Mistakes to Avoid http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/20-common-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid/ http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/20-common-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:31:18 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4629 No one wants to make a decorating mistake, but decorating is a pretty tough project and mistakes can happen, so start your projects with a little help from your friends, Matt and Shari, then check out the latest decorating faux pas! What I’d like to do is point out 20 of the most common mistakes...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/20-common-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid/feed/ 131 I Used Art Glass as Inspiration for My Studio http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/inspiration-for-sharis-studio/ http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/inspiration-for-sharis-studio/#respond Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:02:07 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4055 When it came time to select colors for the studio set for “around the house with Matt and Shari”, I went directly to one of our biggest supporters, ProVia Door and asked them what they would recommend.  Without hesitation, they suggested we install one of their inspirations art glass windows in the studio.  All I...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/inspiration-for-sharis-studio/feed/ 0 How To Decorate Step 7: Lighting http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/how-to-decorate-step-7-lighting/ http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/how-to-decorate-step-7-lighting/#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:29:17 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=5389 The lighting you choose can make or break a room because it adds function to spaces as well as ambiance that can’t be created any other way. Lighting is the last step in getting your room to function well for you before all the decorating begins.  It should be selected for the functions of a...

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