HGTV's New Series Helps Homeowners Design Their Kitchen Makeover

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"Are you a homeowners whose ugly, dysfunctional kitchen is as stale as two-week old bread? HGTV's new series,'Spice Up My Kitchen', helps homeowners discover how to Spice Up their Kitchens and transform it into a deliciously flavorful new space using accessories from our favorite home decor retailer."

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) -- A brand new series on HGTV called "Spice Up My Kitchen" cooks up a hot new space for homeowners whose kitchens are as stale as two-week old bread. In each episode, homeowners give designers and viewers an up-close look at their ugly, dysfunctional kitchen, and then tell the design team their dream kitchen wish list. Maybe it's a new refrigerator, new flooring or deluxe cabinets and countertops. The experts then present two design-plan options within the same budget from which the homeowners can choose: essentially, two ways to spend the same budget. Once the selection is made, the makeover gets under way, and the formerly heartburn-inducing kitchen is transformed into a deliciously flavorful new space. Many of the home accessories were provided by home decor retailer Home Decorators Collection®.

When it comes to kitchen furniture, nothing can beat the popularity of kitchen counter stools, which come in a variety of designs to match today's modern kitchens. For example, the brushed aluminum finish of the Melanie and Sandra Stools from Home Decorators Collection coordinates perfectly with the current trend of stainless steel appliances. The "Spice Up My Kitchen" design team liked these stools so well that they appear in three different episodes this season. Families that wished for a more elegant look in their kitchen selected the intricately carved Ashfield Swivel Counter Stool and the Leather Breakfast Counter Stool. Most stool designs are available in bar height, counter height or chair height, depending upon the homeowners' needs. The option of swivel counter stools provide additional versatility.

Window treatments were also quite popular with the designers on the show, particularly classic Roman Shades. Combining the softness of fabric drapes and the practicality of a shade, they are ideal for use in the kitchen where high temperatures may harm other types of window treatments. Roman Shades are available in a flat style or a full, looped style in which each pleat billows out for a luxurious look. A variety of fashionable colors coordinate with the any kitchen color palette.

New episodes of "Spice Up My Kitchen" air on Tuesdays at 10:30 p.m. Eastern/9:30 p.m. Central on HGTV.

You can also take a look at the 2007 home decor trend to punch up your decor with fun, colorful seating.

Today's fashion-savvy observers are keenly aware that the "retro" look is everywhere: it's in our cars, our clothing as well as in our furniture. Encouraging this trend are the popular home makeover television shows that have infused the public consciousness with adventurous notions in decorating. Retro chic's bold colors and contemporary forms add fresh cheerfulness and whimsy to home interiors. Considering the demands of daily life, it’s no wonder this latest style is so appealing. The design makes adults nostalgic for childhood and the colors are reminiscent of a box of crayons.

Drawing inspiration from mid-century modernism, Home Decorators Collection developed the Soho seating group. In 2003, the catalog introduced one chair in two colors and it exploded into an entire collection which now includes more than twenty distinctive designs in eleven opulent colors in velvety faux-suede fabric: red, beige, Seville orange, Moroccan brown, yellow, green, black, blue, pink, eggplant or chamois. Select items are also available in supple black or brown leather.

The Strata Chair, Loveseat and Sofa naturally evoke images of relaxing with a martini while Frank Sinatra croons from the hi-fi. Triangular throw pillows offset the curvaceous frame, reminiscent of the 1950s influence of geometric shapes. The most popular piece in this collection is the Juno Swivel armchair, with its back sloping into an armrest. Pair it with a round or rectangular ottoman of the same or complimentary color.

Since the emphasis is placed on cultivating "personal style" these days, try coordinating these pieces with other decorating styles, such as Asian, Mission, or even more traditional Queen Anne-inspired styles. Place all pieces on top of a shaggy white Flokati Rug of 100% wool and impress houseguests with the room’s luxurious yet laid-back ambiance.

All generously proportioned designs feature fluid curves and gentle angles that follow the shape of the body to enhance ultimate relaxation. Check out this collection and other home furnishings at HomeDecorators.com.

With over 75,000 items for sale, Home Decorators Collection is one of the nation's largest direct sellers of merchandise for the home. In addition to its catalog and website, retail stores are located in Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Oklahoma City and Tulsa.