Panel Particulars are featured in Veranda's latest April issue. I was surprised to see so many references to paneled walls -- either with architectural accent or paneling that has been treated with decorative painting, as seen below.Here are some more panel inspirations from Shoshana's ideabook on Houzz. I particularly like this one where wallpaper can be Continue Reading
Decorating Dilemma
I'm on vacation and I confess, I have a problem -- a decorating dilemma. Anytime I'm in a hotel room more than a day or two, I feel it's mine and I'm usually convinced that there's a better room arrangement.What is one to do? Why rearrange the furniture, of course. This can present a decorating dilemma because often there aren't many options.Well, Continue Reading
Clever Concealment
These examples of clever concealment with design elements, placement and wallpaper would even rival Maxwell Smart's hidden doors. I love how these decorative design elements help to create an unbroken visual by making walls and doors disappear and conceal the clutter.This example of Antonio Martins' interior design converts utilitarian closets into captivating Continue Reading
What About Wallpaper?
After taking a breather last week from sprucing up the home, what about wallpaper and using it for a fresh look? It's an easy (yes, easy) way to add energy to a room. Casart Coverings makes it easy. It's repositionable so you don't need a professional installer. You can DIY. It's easy because it has an adhesive backing and doesn't require any glue or paste, so Continue Reading
In the Spirit of Entrepreneurship
Although the title is In the Spirit of Entrepreneurship, I could have named this post, Building for Bucks (you'll read why in a minute) but in light of the message in the last Friday's post, I think this is a better title. Wikipedia describes entrepreneurship as the following: Entrepreneurship is the act of being an entrepreneur, which can be defined as "one who Continue Reading
