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Last week in the first of our posts on How to Transform Your Walls from Drab to Fab, we discussed using fine art, frames and mirrors to dress up a blank wall. This week we’ll show you other tricks of the trade to glam up those drab walls. Trim-Tastic Decorative trim gives a room a [...]
When moving your office there are two things to remember: plan in advance and rely on experts such as Workspace Authority. At least six months prior to moving you should create a checklist that includes the vendors you’ll work with and the tasks that need to be completed. The checklist should include some practical steps [...]
Wondering what to do with a blank wall? Stop staring at it, and use some of the ideas in this, our first in a two part series. You’ll find examples of using fine art and framed prints, mirrors, clocks and textiles to create interesting displays. Once you learn these tricks of the trade, you’ll be [...]
Color is the most versatile tool a designer or homeowner can use. It is the easiest way to update an interior and an effective tool to visually alter it. It is the most exciting decorating element, changing a room with ease. However, many people find the power of color intimidating. So the palette for walls [...]
For most people, one of the most daunting tasks of interior design is selecting artwork for their homes. Just finding artwork they like and can also afford is difficult enough. When you add in the task of deciding where and how to place it, it’s enough to make some people keep their walls bare for a [...]
The idea of antiquing is to give furniture the appearance of old layers of paint that have weathered and worn over the years. Today’s furniture is often made of cheap wood, and antiquing adds character to any piece. Paints that have a palette of rustic or heritage colors create the most authentic look of period [...]
How do you make the most of your prized art? A good start is to have your prints and photos professionally framed and matted. If you have original paintings they should be stretched and wrapped by an expert. Now you’re ready to hang your art. Following these tips can make the process much easier. Basic [...]
Selecting Furniture Finishing a piece of furniture with a fresh, new painted effect is a wonderful way to add personality to any room at very little cost. There are stores that sell ready-made unpainted furniture if you want to purchase new pieces. Or you can build your own tables, shelves and cabinets using the vast [...]
You spot the piece…it’s caught your attention…it’s calling your name, making you sigh, laugh, or cry. You love the colors, the drama, or maybe there’s a subtlety you recognize. You connect with its message or it triggers a memory. Maybe it reminds you of who you are or who you want to be. Or, maybe [...]
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and it will be here before you know it. I come from a family of great cooks and the meal is always top notch. However, when momma an ‘em are coming over you don’t want the table to either look like an afterthought or tackyville. Here are some [...]