Home makeoverPosts and articles about Home makeoverAnswersMarie-Claire De VilliersTable Runners vs. Placemats: Should You Use Both?Both table runners and placemats provide color, interest, and a sense of occasion to your dining room table, making your guests feel welcome and spoiled. But ca...CommunityAre iron trays an excellent choice for keeping beverages cool on hot days?I live in a very dry area, so the summers in my house are extremely hot and dry. I'm looking for trays to serve guests and my family when we get together. Becau...CommunityCan I organize decorative candles and ornaments with an iron serving tray?My wife adores contemporary Asian living room interiors, particularly the way figurines and candles are integrated into the room design. She wants to redecorate...CommunityShould I use neutral vinyl placemats if I want to make my food the focal point at dinner?I am organizing a family dinner for this upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. I wanted to make this year's event special, so I'm considering getting premium vinyl pla...CommunityAre premium vinyl trivets better at protecting countertops from scratches?I was gifted metal trivets by my grandmother to help store and cool down food right before serving. However, despite their usefulness, they scratch up my granit...CommunityIs it a good idea to place a premium vinyl table runner on a hall table?My house has a long hallway, and I recently got a hall end table to break it up and give it more character. I'm looking for a way to add a key holder bowl to m...Community Can I pair two premium vinyl table runners on a square table?IKEA provided me with a minimalist square table to fit in my medium-sized kitchen. It looks bare, and I'd like to spruce it up with some tableware. I've been ex...CommunityWould a Persian-style rug clash with a solid-colored wall?My grandmother's 80th birthday is in two months' time. I want to get her a rug and do a mini makeover of her living room. I was thinking of changing the wall co...CommunityHow can I achieve a Persian-style home makeover?My sister wants to redo her house, and she is looking to have rich colors and a variety of textures. I suggested she go for a Persian aesthetic since she likes ...
