• Plumbing

    2023 Holiday Art Collection | Centsational Style

    November 22, 2023 - By 

    Season’s greetings! Now that it’s November it’s full steam ahead on the holiday decorating. I’ve created new art prints for the 2023 season and they are all available in my online shop. Included in the holiday art collection are the seven new original designs as well as six vintage prints that I carefully retouched and resized for your convenience. All are inexpensive downloads that allow you to print and frame in the same day. Yay! The process is simple and explained in every listing, so if you spy one you love, visit the shop and consider which one you’d like…

  • Home Décor

    How to master the art of creating a flatlay

    October 29, 2023 - By 

    Whether you’re arranging to capture the perfect beach setup for your Instagram story or simply want to create a mood board for your dream bedroom, flatlays are a captivating way to tell a story with objects. Delving into the world of aesthetically pleasing setups, Henley interior design consultant Clarrisa Bentley Bell guides us through the process of mastering the art of creating stunning flatlays. Flatlays are a form of photography where objects are arranged on a flat surface, usually from a top-down perspective, and photographed. The key to a successful flatlay lies in the composition, arrangement, and attention to detail. …

  • Home Moving

    In Tacoma, an Apartment Renovation That’s All About the Art

    October 24, 2023 - By 

    Jerry O’Leary has lived in Guatemala, Costa Rica, England, France and Italy. But he never fully left Seattle, where he maintained his primary home beginning in 1980. When he finally made the decision to stay for good, he was surprised to discover that Seattle no longer suited him as well as it once did. “I’m an older person now, and I just wanted something slightly quieter than Seattle,” said Mr. O’Leary, 71, an avid art collector who worked as a lawyer and helped manage his family’s business interests in natural-resources companies. “I was not able to go out and access…

  • Plumbing

    The Art of Ikebana | Centsational Style

    October 21, 2023 - By 

    I’m always intrigued when I see creative artistic expression in forms unfamiliar to me. Last week, I was browsing Pinterest and happened across a series of floral arrangements in the Japanese style of ikebana. Ikebana dates back many centuries in Japan. It is the meditative art of arranging standing stems into an asymmetric floral sculpture. Density, line, color, and flow are the elements to consider when forming harmonious ikebana arrangements. I find ikebana so lovely because of the minimalist and sculptural aesthetic. I gathered a group of botanicals and gave it a try this week, and I was delighted with…

  • Painting

    This hack that uses a fork to help you hang art is genius

    October 15, 2023 - By 

    Get the Ideal Home Newsletter Sign up to our newsletter for style and decor inspiration, house makeovers, project advice and more. Thank you for signing up to Ideal Home. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. This genius hack uses a fork to help you hang art quickly and efficiently, and let’s just say, our minds are blown. Long gone are the days of having to press your face…

  • Home Décor

    The Art of Styling Black and White Home Decor

    October 6, 2023 - By 

    Black and White Exterior Black and white home decor dates back to the 1920s. The monochromatic color combination can be adapted in many different styles including modern, traditional, rustic, contemporary, and glamour. One of the most popular exterior designs is white brick. The best thing about black-and-white home detail is that it evolves with home design trends. There is a classic elegance of black and white furniture and decor. Making it a go-to color palette for decorating a cozy home. How To Style A Black & White Living Room When it comes to designing a black and white living room,…