LibGuides: Home & Garden: Design & Storage

Library's Databases

These databases are accessible from the library's website and will require a current library card to login.

Get a Mesa County Library Card
Sign up for a card to use online resources.

Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly Reference USA)
Use Reference USA to find lenders, realtors, contractors, inspectors, designers, or any home service professional in your area. View their business profiles to make smart decisions.
Universal Class
Universal Class allows you to sign-up for and take online, instructor-led, self-paced classes. Register today, and sign-up for classes like:

Interior Deocrating Made Easy

Interior Design 101

Professional Organizer Training

Introduction to Gardening

Home Inspection 101

Magazines

The Library subscibes to many magazines that you can check out, with the exception of the current month's issue. Look for these titles, sure to be helpful with your design inspirations:

American Bungalow

Architectural Digest

Better Homes & Gardens

Colorado Homes and Lifestyles

Custom Home

House Beautiful

Martha Stewart Living

Southern Living

Sunset

Also, several of our branches have a magazine exchange. Magazine donations are welcomed and all are free for the taking. Browse these spots too!

DoItYourself.com Decorating & Painting

16 Awesome and Easy DIY Wall Decorating Ideas
27 DIY Easy Home Decor Projects
For when you're stuck at home!

For Android/iPhones - Mobile App

Need inspiration for your next decorating/design project? Try Houzz Interior Design which lets you browse home design styles by room, style, etc. Android, iPhone.

Never fear color again! Color palette apps let you combine and visualize before you paint. Try Color Pal for Android and Saturation for iPhone. These apps are all free! Android, iPhone.

Online Resources

Home & Garden Television
HGTV's companinon website is full of design ideas, videos, inpirations, and how-to's.
Better Homes & Gardens
The magazine's webpage on home decorating is well-organized and offers articles from color basics to kitchen storage.

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