Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing consumer-installed decorations (10) for home or office furnishings (F). One embodiment of the invention may be sold at a retail store. The consumer may purchase a set of one or more decorations or enhancing components (10), which comprise an ornamental component (12) and a mounting component (14). The consumer then installs the decorations (10) at home or in the office, without special tools and without requiring the services of a contractor. The decorations (10) may be installed on any generally planar structure or furnishing (F). Examples of these furnishings (F) include, but are not limited to, a mirror (M), a door (D), a picture frame (PF), a kitchen cabinet door (KC), a cubicle wall or divider (CW), a computer monitor, a table top or any other piece of furniture, fixture, appliance, hardware or item that may be found in a home or office.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for modular combinations of structural elements (22) and connectors (30) that are sold as a set of unassembled or partially assembled parts (14), and are then transported and assembled by a consumer (10) having ordinary skill without special tools or expertise.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for modular combinations of structural elements (22) and connectors (30) that are sold as a set of unassembled or partially assembled parts (14), and are then transported and assembled by a consumer (10) having ordinary skill without special tools or expertise.