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Can you help me come up with some decorating ideas for my apartment?

White walls (of .course) and one wall is panelling. I am not allowed to paint. I have dark brown rugs and two green couches. There is a window approximately 6 ft long and 3 feet high. The apartment is semi underground. Any suggestions would be a HUGE help!! Keep the ideas coming

I had an apartment with paneling once, and I remember having a hard time decorating it so it didn't look like a dungeon! I would suggest lighter window treatments - even just a white sheer would help liven up the room, but keep your privacy. Get some big mirrors to hang on the paneled wall. Mirrors will make the room appear bigger and less dark. You can also get a series of long pictures to hang and try to cover that entire wall if possible. It will help if the pictures are very light in color scheme. Depending on the color of your floors, you may want to just store away the dark brown rugs you have and opt for some off-white or a lighter green to match the couches. Again, the dark brown is going to be too much for the already dark room. Get some lamps and place them in the corners of the rooms and use those as everyday lights. It will help keep all corners lit and bright, also making the room appear bigger and brighter. I would check out Target and other places like Home Goods, Marshalls, TJ Maxx and WalMart for inexpensive items. Good luck!

Panel Kashmir Rug (5'3 Round) $149.79 Panel Kashmir RugElegant Panel Kerman design in a soft modern pallet Primary materials: Polypropylene Pile height: 0.25 inches Style: Traditional Primary color: Ivory Secondary colors: Light brown, green, red Pattern: Oriental Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces.All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. Overstock.com tries to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo.

Nourison Atlas 5'6 Round Persian Panel Machine-Made Rug $134.36 You've got the right furniture, the right decorations...what's missing? The perfect rug to tie it all together! This panel rug offers traditional yet transitional style, with an invitingly warm color palette and intricate design.

Nourison 5' x 8' Classic Panel Design Handtufted Wool Rug $193.9 Classic allure. Rich, elegant, and versatile, this panel-design rug is yarn-dyed and handtufted and creates a beautiful addition to any decor. From Nourison.

2'6 x 4' Panel Design Rug Handtufted Wool by Valerie $61.07 Perfect in any room, this handtufted wool rug is soft and sophisticated. Earth-tone colors bring warmth and charm, while a floral panel design adds classic beauty. From the Valerie Parr Hill Collection.

5' x 8' Panel Design Rug Handtufted Wool by Valerie $196.95 Perfect in any room, this handtufted wool rug is soft and sophisticated. Earth-tone colors bring warmth and charm, while a floral panel design adds classic beauty. From the Valerie Parr Hill Collection.

8' x 10'6 Panel Design Rug Handtufted Wool byValerie $413.75 Perfect in any room, this handtufted wool rug is soft and sophisticated. Earth-tone colors bring warmth and charm, while a floral panel design adds classic beauty. From the Valerie Parr Hill Collection.

Panel Kashmir Rug (5'3 x 7'7) $221.51 Panel Kashmir RugElegant Panel Kerman design in a soft modern pallet Primary materials: Polypropylene Pile height: 0.25 inches Style: Traditional Primary color: Ivory Secondary colors: light brown, green, red Pattern: Oriental Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces.All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. Overstock.com tries to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo.

5 3 Round Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection $189 5 3 Round Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection

6 7 x 9 6 Rectangular Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection $437 6 7 x 9 6 Rectangular Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection

5 3 x 7 3 Rectangular Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection $272 5 3 x 7 3 Rectangular Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection

7 10 x 10 10 Rectangular Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection $602 7 10 x 10 10 Rectangular Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection

7 10 Round Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection $437 7 10 Round Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection

2 6 x 3 10 Rectangular Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection $74 2 6 x 3 10 Rectangular Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection

9 2 x 12 6 Rectangulal Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection $822 9 2 x 12 6 Rectangulal Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection

3 11 x5 7 Rectangular Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection $151 3 11 x5 7 Rectangular Area Rug - 9012 Panel Ivory by Concord Global Kashmir Collection

Magnificent Panel Tabriz Rug (5'3 Round) $149.79 This magnificent panel tabriz rug is perfect for any home or office. The traditional style is sure to set off any existing decor.Primary materials: Polypropylene Pile height: 0.25 inches Style: Traditional Primary color: Ivory Secondary colors: Black, red, green Pattern: Oriental Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces.All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. Overstock.com tries to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo.

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Drapery Panels: Time to Notice What’s Hanging on Your Windows!

The only time we usually notice the curtains on windows is when they’re really outdated or ratty. That’s sad – for all the time, money and effort put into choosing curtains they should at least be noticeable.

What’s the point? Just this: if we remember some of the bad curtains it’s because we really love some of the good curtains. So wade past those bad memories and discover your true loves of . . . uh, curtains. Well, you get the idea….

So what’s the problem with curtains? Maybe we should look at it another way: what’s right with great curtains?

Think about, for example, those billowing Cape Cod curtains. They’re perfect year-round in warm climates and the look is easily created. For those colder climates this curtain look can be used in just the warmer months when heavier insulated curtains can be taken down for the season. The secret to a really great Cape Cod look? Be sure the fabric is semi-transparent and flows well – a lot of synthetics fabrics don’t.

That brings up another point: don’t be afraid to change out your curtains each season. Why not? It’s a quick, refreshing way to bring life back to a room in the spring, and a warm, inviting way to welcome the holidays and winter in the fall.

Let’s pick another example – a harder one. How about your bath? You want privacy, right? And it should match or complement the décor. What style are you going with? Here’s a non-traditional thought for a traditional, elegant bath style: why not try a curtain tapestry? It will totally pull your look together like the crown jewels at the ball!

Okay, now let’s go right to the source of contention: the living area. Usually the room’s windows are the largest in the house which also means those sheets of glass are the most expensive to dress. Since there aren’t many affordable, interesting curtain panels out there when you’re looking for miles and miles of them, it’s hard to find anything really great. And once you find something tolerable it usually stays hung on the window long past its due date.

So what can you do? This will take some thinking outside the box, as they say, so start looking for ideas outside the curtain and drapery section. Like in the bedding section. Bath section. Even flooring! Another favorite non-curtain place to look for curtain help: the women’s accessories department. Here are some thoughts to get you going:

• Bedding. Have you seen some of the great bed sheets today? Can you use them as valances or window scarves?
• Bath. There’s nothing like a great bath sheet to cover up with . . . and that’s exactly what your window’s thinking!
• Flooring. Check out some of those area rugs. You may just go home with your next curtain panel!
• Women’s Accessories. So many scarves, so little time. Hang them over the tops of your curtains, use them as tiebacks. Hit the clearance rack for sparkly earrings and hang them like stars on your curtains.

Okay, it’s your turn – time to brighten up your windows with new and interesting curtains. Go for it – see how your windows turn out!

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Many people like to choose Drapery Rods and window coverings to help them achieve privacy and feel safe. Additionally, most people make their Drapery Panels and Curtain Holdbacks choices based on how they will look in the home, or what goes well with their personality.

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