Green Paint Colors: Favorite Picks from Designers
Do you like the color green? Last week I shared with you some fabulous rooms decorated in the color green. Today, I have a color chart that lists the favorite green paint colors of tops designers as...
View ArticleWallpapered Ceilings: 10 Fabulous Design Ideas
Ceilings are the all-too-often forgotten extra wall of a room. Continuing design up to the ceiling offers a great visual impact and is typically an unexpected design element. There are lots of cool...
View ArticleBlue Rooms: Tour a Florida Home with Enduring Charm
Do you love the casual, relaxed feel of coastal style design? It’s one of my favorites. That’s one of the reasons I love to check out what’s happening at Coastal Living. While there, I found this...
View ArticlePaint Projects: 5 Ideas for Leftover Paint
Are you ready for some fun paint projects that will help you to use up all your leftover paint? I was looking through some past issues of HGTV Magazine – which I love, by the way – and found something...
View ArticleBlue Dining Room: 12 Ideas for Inspiration
Blue is the world’s favorite color. There are shades to fit every mood and it’s liked by both men and woman. Recently, I took you on a tour of a Florida vacation home that was decorated around the...
View ArticleColor Scheme: Tips on Creating a Successful Color Scheme
The quickest way to change the look of a room is with a new paint color. It’s usually one of the first things people think about when moving into a home or updating a room. And can sometimes be the...
View ArticleColorful Couches and Tips from Top Interior Designers
Are you looking to give your living room a bold makeover? Liven it up by adding a couch in a vibrant color. Colorful couches aren’t for everyone; purchasing one is a commitment. After all, a sofa is a...
View Article10 Interior Decorating Style Tips for Your Home
Creating beautifully designed rooms is easy if you know a few simple tricks. Even the smallest details can make a huge difference and take a space to the next level. A lot of the things that make a...
View ArticlePainting Interior Doors, Trim & Walls the Same Color
Ask The Decorating Files: This week’s question concerns painting interior doors and trim… I live in a condo built in the 70′s. It is long and narrow with a front door that opens to a narrow hallway...
View ArticleFall Colors: Decor with Red, Orange, Gold & Brown
The fall season makes the world alive with beautiful, rich colors. Nature’s color palette during this season is striking with tones of red, orange, gold and brown. From the changing leaves to the hot...
View ArticlePainting Furniture: How to Create Different Patterns
Before you toss that old dresser or pass one up at a thrift store, consider how you could change it with paint. Paint can completely update the look of furniture, even if it’s just one solid color. But...
View ArticleDecorating With Black and White: A Classic Combination
There is something about black and white that leaves a lasting impression. Its classic appeal will never go out of style. It can be bold and dramatic or simple and elegant all depending on how you use...
View ArticleThrifty Decorating: 10 No-Cost Decorating Ideas
Decorating your home doesn’t have to cost a fortune. You can have a stylish home while working on a budget. But what if your budget is zero? Don’t let that stop you. You can still freshen things up and...
View ArticleContemporary Ways to Decorate in Pastel Colors
Pastel colors were a big fad in the eighties, but they are far from being outdated. These colors are cool, subtle, and elegant. They suggest color without being in your face about it. While they are...
View ArticleThe Ombre Look: Decorating with Ombre
Ombre has been a huge trend in recent years, not only in fashion and beauty but in decorating, as well. It has a beautiful flow to it that is fresh and eye-catching. Depending on how you use it, it can...
View ArticleDecorating in a Monochromatic Color Scheme
Monochromatic decorating consists of only one color. At first, this may sound like monochromatic is another word for boring, but it’s quite the contrary. Decorating in a monochromatic color scheme...
View ArticleRed White and Blue Rooms: From Classic to Contemporary
With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, it’s the perfect time to explore the patriotic color combination of red, white and blue. This classic trio often brings to mind vintage Americana design. Though a...
View ArticleEverything Gold is New Again: Decorating with Gold Accents
There is no denying it: gold has made a comeback. This luxurious metallic has been around in design for ages. It has a classic appeal that never goes completely out of style, but it has gone in and out...
View ArticleRoom Painting Tips: 14 Ways to Make it Easier
It’s true. Paint can easily transform a room, but it’s not always an easy job. A while back I wrote a post on tips for painting furniture. Since that time, I’ve received a lot of questions from...
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