Along the walls, we often see windows, framed portraits, and doors. These elements break up an ordinary wall, but they might be distracting on an accent wall. Don’t let interruptions steal the spotlight from your accent wall. When you’re picking the...
For those who are looking for a neutral stress reducing color scheme, here are some colors that will make you feel calm without drawing too much attention. Neutral color psychology suggests that colors that appear in nature have a natural, calming...
Create an inviting living room by designing with a warm color scheme, adding personality and interest and keeping the feel of autumn in your home all year long. Warm colors feel cozy, ranging from pale yellow, through all the hues of...
Accent walls, once the go-to decorating accent for every room created on design TV, are not always the perfect design solution. In fact, sometimes they are just plain wrong. Read on to find out my tips for deciding if an accent...
Now that you know how to use paint to make a small room look bigger, it’s time to choose your colors! Here are some of the best paint colors that will make any small space feel more open and spacious. How...
Warm terracotta hues have been everywhere in recent years, from clothing to graphic design to home decor. Benjamin Moore’s Burnt Sienna is the perfect example, and will bring an earthy, grounding effect to any room in which it’s used. The hue...
Add visual interest with your decor If your furniture is on the dark side, this is good because large items like beds, tables, bookcases, and couches can melt into the wall they’re sitting beside. This makes them appear less visible....
So what colors make a bathroom look bigger? According to basic design principles, light colors such as white, crème, pastel blue, gray or yellow will visually expand a room, while dark colors such as a deep red, green or brown, will...
During difficult economic times, we all look at areas of our finances where we can cut and reduce costs. When selling a property, vendors want to be able to spend as little as possible yet still achieve maximum return. It is...
If you have an open space, you can choose two colors to zone the different areas. So, if your living area has an open dining nook, you can use colors to differentiate the areas visually. You can either opt for different...
