While it’s true that many of us will always take the easy way out and hire professional painters when we want to change up the look of our homes, there are also those among us who take great pride in doing at least some of the interior painting of our houses ourselves. Whether you’re a true artist at heart for …
Making the Right First Impression with Your Home’s Exterior
The first thing potential buyers will see upon arriving at your home is the exterior, and that initial impression can affect the way they see everything else on the inside as well. If the outside of your house looks weather-beaten or in need of a good pressure-washing, you’ll want to consider a deep cleaning and possibly even a fresh coat …
Decorating with Living Coral, 2019’s Color of the Year
The spring home improvement season is in full swing, and we are all busy decluttering, rearranging and for some of us, redecorating. Whether that means a fresh coat of paint, replacing furniture or simply freshening a room’s look with a few accent pieces, you can’t go wrong by incorporating the Pantone 2019 Color of the Year into your design plans. …
Choosing the Right Paint Finish
So, you’ve decided to freshen up one of the rooms in your home by changing the paint. But if you are unfamiliar with paint sheens, you may be unsure which finish is right for the job. One good rule of thumb to follow when choosing paint – the higher the sheen, the higher the shine, and the more durable the …
The History of Haint Blue
If you are a native of the south, perhaps you know the origin of the distinctive blue-gray shade painted on the ceiling of many southern front porches. Actually, this centuries old Southern tradition has made its way north lately, and “haint blue” can be found as a ceiling shade all across the country. But many of us, even some who …
Transform Your Kitchen with One Simple Change!
Raise your hand if you know what a toe kick is? Anyone….anyone….you in the back? No? Well join the club! The toe kick is the slightly recessed, humble space located just below your cabinets. It is there to allow you to stand closer to your counters when they are functioning as a workspace, such as while cooking. Toe kicks entered …
Paint it…..Black?
There is one recent trend in home decor that has even the most adventurous of us a little intimidated – black paint! Many of us grew up thinking of black as an absolute no-no for interior walls, but much to the contrary, black paint has become a surprisingly fun and eye-catching way to add a pop of color and sophistication. …
Could Your Bedroom be a Better Sleep Room?
Most people spend a great deal of time and energy on the appearance of their home’s common areas, but some of us are guilty of allowing our bedrooms to become design afterthoughts. If you’re getting the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each night, you may easily spend more time in your bedroom than any other room, and small changes in …
Comfort is King!
One of the biggest home decorating trends for 2019 is….comfort! More and more people are seeking warm colors and intimate spaces, and are choosing to add casual touches to their sophisticated lifestyles. We have several suggestions for achieving this look, but you don’t need to put your house through a major renovation. Simply making one or two changes can rid …