As someone living in a condo with a laundry closet in my kitchen (which doubles as extra pantry space), I envy these stylish large laundry rooms on the home improvement shows which combine both form and function. To achieve one of those beautiful spaces, follow these three steps. Assess Your Needs Don’t skip this important… Continue reading Laundry Rooms: 3 Steps to Form & Function
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Debunking Paint Colors: Understanding Undertones
Ever heard of masstones and undertones when it comes to color? I’ll debunk the mystery! You know the three pure primary colors of red, yellow and blue, as well as the non-colors of basic white (the origin of all colors) and true black (the absence of color) and all colors are created by some combination… Continue reading Debunking Paint Colors: Understanding Undertones
Understanding Paint Sheens
Need help me deciphering all the different paint sheens for interior walls? It can be confusing. To make matters worse, the sheens can vary from one manufacturer to another. For example Benjamin Moore has six interior sheens – flat/matte, eggshell, pearl, satin, semi-gloss, and high gloss, while California Paints has separate flat and matte and… Continue reading Understanding Paint Sheens
Summer Style All Year Round
Who doesn’t like summer? Whether you think of a short vacation at a beach cottage, an extended weekend in a cabin in the woods, or a summer-long retreat to a cozy place on the lake, there’s nothing like summer to rest and reinvigorate yourself. With the right décor choices, you can get that laid-back, kick-off-your-shoes… Continue reading Summer Style All Year Round
Choosing Lamp Shades: Size, Shape, and Style Tips
How do you find the right size replacement lamp shade? Many people are bewildered and I have seen more than my share of bad choices. For better understanding, let’s start with the anatomy of the lamp. The large bottom of the lamp is called its base and its shape is typically round or square. Above it,… Continue reading Choosing Lamp Shades: Size, Shape, and Style Tips
Don’t Rush into Slow Decorating
Until I did a little research, I had never heard of slow decorating, but discovered that it is a new term for an old philosophy. As I’ve said before, it’s very easy to go to a catalog or store and buy a vignette that other designers have already put together. However, to create a more… Continue reading Don’t Rush into Slow Decorating
Home Staging in a Seller’s Market
Even in a low-inventory real estate market, home staging is key to stand out from the competition and to sell faster and for more money.
Bathroom Trends Make a Statement
In interior design today, everyday luxury rules in bathrooms. Many homeowners want an opulent spa-like room, and 2021 trends do not disappoint. When it comes to fixtures, one-piece toilets, larger showers, and floating vanities without handles and with an extra thick (3-6 inch means very stylish!) quartz countertop are in vogue. If your remodel includes a… Continue reading Bathroom Trends Make a Statement
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