DIY Custom-Hued Chalk Paint For Decorating Fun

We are seeing more and more use of chalk paint used in decor to create space for notes or a blank canvas for young (and young-at-heart) artists. We have yet to test this DIY project but it comes from…

Cool Things to do with Chalkboard Paint

You can turn virtually any surface in your home into a blackboard with chalkboard paint. You apply it just like any other paint. Then invest in a box of chalk and an eraser and you have your very own…

Decor Trends: Colour Zoning

According to colour experts at Sico, colour zoning is one of the hottest trends in home decorating. It allows you to add some colourful punch to a room in a big, bold way, without overwhelming the…

Color Psychology: Yellow

With the official onset of autumn, how about a little look into the color psychology of one of the sunniest of the autumnal colors? Many people shy away from using yellow, but a better understanding…

Decor: White Chic Done Right

So we are now officially past the Labour Day weekend and following the advice of fashionistas - packing away white shoes, pants and accessories. If you are a lover of all things white, your decor…

Decor: How to Decorate With Red

Get inspired to use the color of luck and love in your interior design! modern entry design by portland architect Giulietti Schouten Architects The color red is powerful, both in its appearance and…

Set Sail Year Round With Breezy Boat Decor

spaces design Although summer is coming to an end, there are still ways to evoke the feelings of a breezy coastal getaway at home all year long. One of the greatest feelings of freedom in the world…

Creating Beautiful Accent Walls

Accent walls. Are you nervous yet? Choosing the colour and location of an accent wall can be a daunting task or a dismal failure. The folks at Benjamin Moore offer some advice. Accent walls are a…

Decor: How to Add Depth to Your Interiors with Accent Colour

If you are trying to add the finishing touches on your room but can’t figure out what the missing aesthetic piece is, it may be accent color. Accent colors enable a room to become whole with…

Decor: Paint Color Flow in Your Home

Knowing how to create color flow throughout your home will help you pull together your overall design for a beautiful harmonious look. Simple Tips on Achieving Color Flow Selecting the right colors…

White is White, Right? Not Quite!

contemporary kitchen design by other metros architect Debbie R. Gualco   I have to admit that I don't have a single white room in my home. However, I've had first-hand experience with the challenges…

Designs for living: Cheerful laundry rooms

Colorful, comfortable spaces make doing the laundry much more fun! contemporary laundry room design by san diego kitchen and bath Tina Kuhlmann Laundry rooms certainly seem to be getting a lot of…

Decor: Green Brings a Room to Life

On St. Patrick's Day, it truly is all about green! And what a great color when used in interiors, one that is equally at home in modern spaces as it is traditional rooms, with the ability to bring a…

Four decades later, the ’70s are back

... but with a few modern twists and cottage improvisations There's some good news and some bad news for 2011's hottest interior design trends. The bad news: The '70s are back. The good news: They're…

Decorating with citrine

Blue has seen a lot of hype over the past few months, and now many people believe honeysuckle is the next on-trend shade. Still, it’s citrine that I can’t get enough of! I’ve spotted this warm yellow…

Decor – Crisp, Fresh: Go for Green Apples

Is everyone baking pie, or is this a design detail of which I was unaware? It must be the latter, as there would have to be some sort of pastry pandemic to warrant all the Granny Smiths we're seeing…

Design 2011: Trends to Build On

It's the time of year when forecasters announce trends for the upcoming year. Several interesting trends for home design have recently caught my eye, and whether or not they are the trends that are…

4 design tips to brighten a dark kitchen

I’ve found that when clients have a dark kitchen, perhaps because of small windows or because of the low exposure to sunlight, they usually want to go overboard when trying to brighten up their…

Decor Inspiration – How to make your own moodboard

Decorating your space can be challenging but the use of a mood board is a common designer tool. Following the steps outlined below will have you "in the mood" to create something beautiful. Your new…

Significance of Color in Feng Shui

Have you ever wondered why you have certain feelings do you have when you look at bright red rose in the garden? Imagine if the garden didn’t have colorful flowers but only the green foliage? How…