Which Outdoor Furniture is Right for You?

Does your outdoor space call for a big teakwood dining set with a huge colorful umbrella? Or is your summer entertaining style and space more refined, with a smaller bar-height patio set? There are so many options available for creating the perfect outdoor area at your home -- let's consider how you plan on entertaining outdoors and the space you have available to find the best outdoor furniture set for you! SMALL AND CHIC Not everyone has a huge outdoor space -- if you're a city-dweller with a small deck for entertaining or have a little patio off the back of your townhouse, a full-size set of outdoor furniture just won't do. Try a bar-height patio set to extend your space -- the extra height will make you feel like there's more room, and these sets tend to have a smaller footprint, which will take up less space on your deck or patio. SECRET GARDEN For those of us with green thumbs and gorgeous green backyards to match, you'll need outdoor furniture that blends easily into the beauty. Go with a natural wood patio set with simple lines and fresh accents of white cushions -- this way, your flowers, not your furniture, will take center stage! Teak is a great option because it stands up well to the elements. BEACH DREAMING You don't have to live on the beach -- or even anywhere near it -- to create a backyard space that will make you swear that the ocean is right next door. The perfect way to get that beach feel is with some fun, colorful Adirondack chairs. Add some side tables for a place to set your drink and a huge striped stand-alone umbrella to complete the look. Adirondack chairs now even come in plastic -- great for stacking them for storage in the off-season. OUTDOOR LIVING This summer, bring the indoors outside! Most companies that make patio furniture are now also making sets that look and feel like your living room furniture, but are made from materials that are completely weather-resistant. If you have a large outdoor space to fill or spend a lot of time outside, this is a creative option. They even make great looking outdoor rugs, so you can really kick-off your flipflops and relax outside! MODERN AND CLEAN Having a hard time finding a patio set that matches the clean lines in your home? Fed up with all the wrought-iron, ivy-motif furniture you keep finding? Go with something sleek and fresh with easy square lines and cushions. Complete this outdoor look with lots of large white column candles, put in bunches around your patio or deck.

Adding Flair To Your Home With Box Beams

Whether remodeling or commencing initial construction, consideration for the use of decorative wood beams should be taken.
 Nothing will add to the appeal of a drab humdrum room more than the addition of beams.
Ceiling beams, can transform an otherwise ordinary living room into an inviting showplace. 

Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts

“Mom”: one of the most underappreciated jobs around. She would never, ever in a million years ever forget a special occasion for you, right? So let’s return the favor…even if you haven’t thought of it until now. You already know how to make a brunch or dinner reservation, and flowers are always a good go-to option. Here are some creative last-minute gift ideas  that are sure to show you care.

No.9:   Bubbles and Bathtime

spoil her with some luxurious bubble bath

Lots of moms look forward to Mother’s Day because it’s a guaranteed day that they can put their feet up, so help your mom pamper herself with some bubble bath or body lotion.

No.8: A Book

A heartwarming page-turner might be perfect for your parent

If your mom is the intellectual type, you might want to help her escape for the day into a great book.

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No.7: Flower Power

A beautiful bouquet of your Mom's fave flowers will be sure to get a smile

Tried, tested and true, a beautiful bouquet of blooms is a perfect and simple way to show your mum that’s she’s number one!

No.6: Pajama Parent

pajamas are great for mums who love to lounge

If the queen of your house likes to spend the day in bed catching up on some shut eye in her off time, try getting her a fun pair of pj’s – your mother’s day could be an all-day pajama party!

No.5: Sweet Treats

Mother's Day sweets are always popular

Has your mum got a sweet tooth? Indulge her sweet side by making her cookies or a cake – or if naking isn’t your bag, run out to your bakery and surprise her with a box or sweets ready to eat.

No.4:  Accessories

If your mom is a style star, add to her wardrobe with some fun accessrories

If your mom is all about style, try buying her a fun acessory that she can flaunt all day long, like some jewelry, a bag or a patterned scarf.

No.3: Movies for Moms 

Taking mom to the movies is a great way to “get away from it all” and to spend quality time with her as a family.

No.2: Spa-tacular!

spoil her with a spa day!

If you want to go above and beyond for your mum then band together with your siblings or dad and get her a day at the spa! If that’s a little over-the-top for you, you can always just book a massage or a pedicure since being a mom means never getting to put your feet up!

No.1: Dine and Unwind

dine and unwind

Whether you show your mom your culinary chops by serving up a homemade meal or you take her for a treat on the town,  planning her evening by taking care of the Mother`s Day meal  will give her the perfect opportunity to dine and unwind!

But remember, no one knows your mom better than you, so just make sure that whatever you decide to get her is something you know she’ll like, and whatever you decide on will show how much you care.

Our New Giveaway for May --A 3D Room of Your Dreams

Take a chance at WINNING the Room of your Dreams. Morrone Interiors is giving away a customized design plan worth $450.00 to one of their fans through a random drawing. 


You will be notified YOU ARE THE WINNER! Morrone Interiors will request your email address in order to gain information pertaining to your own room dimensions, color preferences, and style choice. You will need to email photos of your bedroom along with any other important information necessary to create the Room of your Dreams! WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED: May 31, 2012 WINNER will receive: 10 — 12 jpegs of 3D drawings along with instructions and details necessary for YOU to create your Dream Room! 


Subscribers from all countries are welcome • NOTE: Prize does not include the purchasing or installation of the proposed design plan. This is a conceptual design plan intended to create a road map for you.

This is a "Before" look of the Family Room.

Below is the 3D Design that we created of the room prior to changing or ordering any thing for the client. This shows what the room design will look like to the client once completed.

Below is the after picture. 

Roll Out the Bar Carts

So, I’m thinking it’s starting to be summer time. Therefore, it is probably a
 good idea to roll out your bar cart if you haven’t already! Or like me, need
 to go shopping for one asap. No matter the style of your home, I would 
argue they basically class the place up substantially. 
I have a thing for decanters because they make the cart look extra glamorous! 
A few ideas to consider …

Subway Tile the Perfect Solution

The original subway tile was so called because of its white, and glossy glazed finish and very thin grout lines used as the wall surface standard in New York City, New York subway train stations in the early 20th century. Used because of their economical offset pattern and sanitary surface, early homes utilized this in their bathrooms as well. Today, utilizing subway tiles are a trend that is resurfacing in bathrooms, to kitchens backsplashes in every color possible. Here are ways to reinvent your kitchen or bath with subway tile.

Bring out the classics: The traditional white subway tile is nostalgic as it is gorgeous. Whether you use it in your bathroom to evoke clean and crisp interiors or it outshines your stainless steel appliances in your kitchen, subway tile can do it beautifully. While the classic style is run the tile pattern horizontally in more modern interiors, designers are running the pattern vertically to give a sense of height and a twist on tradition. Either orientation subway tile makes your home feel like it has a piece of historical flair to it.

Colors galore: Just like any part of design, architectural or fashion history, when the style comes back it usually reinvents itself in some way. Subway tile is no exception; it now is available in every color of the rainbow to compliment any decor. In kitchens, use colored subway tile backsplashes to coordinate or contrast your countertops, kitchen cabinetry and flooring. In bathrooms, use colored subway tile in the shower, or use a wall wainscot tile from the floor up to a desired height. Be creative with color, as subway tile has opened up a new world of options!

Designer subway tiles: With the more recent popularity of subway tiles, the offset pattern is also a trend that we now see in more homes. Choosing a designer tile that may have a raised section, or that has an integral pattern can reinvent the traditional subway tile and give your kitchen or bathroom a whole new look. If you are curious to see how a single tile will look set into a subway tile pattern, visit online tile showrooms or visit a showroom in your geographic area. You will be pleasingly surprised how one single tile will look in a subway pattern, repeatedly.

Start your own trend: The beautiful part about tradition is your ability to change out parts and make them your own. While traditional subway tile used pencil thin white grout lines that matched the tile, how about using a contrasting colored grout to make the grout become the focal point? Also try varying your size and variation of your subway tiles. While traditionally they were all uniform and precise, try using smaller sized tiles and even try using varying colors that resemble natural stone! The tile world has come a long way; discover the right new style for your home!

What a gorgeous and timely material finish subway tiles are. There is something to be said about residential architectural and interior traditional elements that have withstood the test of time, and have come back and reinvented themselves to surpass past generations in beauty and in function. If you’re trying to think of a way to transform your kitchen or bath, try subway tiles in your backsplashes or shower enclosures. The look is amazing, and you never know you may create a new twist on an historical favorite!

Move Over White Walls, Colored Stripes Are Where It's At!!!!

Using stripes in your interior can help you to add some liveness to it. They add dynamic to any room and can change its visual proportions. There are many ways to add stripes to any wall. Wallpapers and painting are the most easiest ones. Although you can use stickers, shelves, wall panels, fabrics and other stuff to make your wall decor stylish. We gathered for you some ideas to show how cool stripes on walls are.