In some cases paint is the easiest way to do a makeover but let's look at these examples. The questions to ask are: Can you paint it? And, should you? Give us your feedback. Floors? Which looks larger, plain or painted with a diagonal check (harlequin) pattern? The pattern creates the illusion of added width and length. Answer: Although a lot of Continue Reading
Designers Who Use Wallpaper
This is no April Fool's joke ;), we were pleasantly surprised to see the February issue of House Beautiful feature many interior designers who use wallpaper. We thought we'd mention them here as we really appreciate their work. Philip Gorrivan uses wallpaper fearlessly to create bold, breathtaking rooms that are completely transformed by the wallcovering. Click here Continue Reading
Wild and Wacky but Worth Thinking About
When I saw this post on StumbleUpon, posted from ZDouf, I thought this would be wild and wacky but worth thinking about for a perfect follow up to my last Compart-ment-alization post. This post is about "31 Insanely Clever Remodeling Ideas for your New Home." See what you think. Some are are Wild. Some are Wacky but when you think twice, some are very doable. I also Continue Reading
Small Space Savvy
Here's a collection of some small space and space-saving savvy solutions to small space living. Try saying that 5 times quickly! House Beautiful's July/August issue is all about "the Magic of Small Spaces!" These 12 strategies are listed "for making the most of any small space:" Choose furniture that multitasks Use fewer but bigger pieces Maximize Continue Reading
Big, Bold, Beautiful Stripes of Another Color
Beautiful stripes really never go out of style. Their colors, and combinations, widths and positioning are constantly changing. This makes them fresh, new and now. Elle Décor featured these patterns as a Trend Alert in their March issue. Here are some inspirational ones in a barrel-vaulted room. These linear patterns help to soften the expanse of the ceiling Continue Reading
