Jun
15
2008
As the brilliant sights and sounds of warm weather once again emerge, many of us instinctively turn our attention to sprucing up the inside of our homes.
If you’re planning on completing a summer redecorating project, consider drawing your inspiration from the vast array of bold and breathtaking colors nature provides. “Each season [...]
Feb
21
2008
A fresh coat of paint is a great way to change the look and feel of a home, and it’s important that the thought process include more than just color schemes. Lisa LaPorta, designer and co-host of HGTV’s “Designed to Sell,” along with KILZ Casual Colors paint, offer expert tips for repainting your home.
1. Don’t [...]
Jan
08
2008
When it comes to home interior decorating, many people get scared and end up not doing anything in fear of something not looking right. But the fact of the matter is, that sometimes it is the personal touch, style, and expression of an individual that makes it all work. Just because you are afraid someone [...]
Jan
02
2008
Much like we can expect from the American people in next year’s election, the votes among the nation’s top interior designers and manufacturers are split when it comes to forecasting what will be “hot” in home decor in 2008.
The good news is that there’s no mudslinging or veto power. In fact, design bipartisanship is encouraged, [...]
Aug
07
2007
One day it happened: your youngest child flew off to college and, finally, the house was all yours. If you’re like many couples, one of the first things you did was embark on a major remodel of your now-empty nest. You redecorated your home to reflect your personal style using colors and fabrics that were [...]
May
07
2007
Capturing the Latest Fashion Color Trends in Your Home
(ARA) - Designing for fashion and designing for the home have many similarities and are easily translatable. It’s all the same elements: color, texture, pattern and silhouette. Bringing fashion trends into the home — from the runway to your hallway — is simple and can provide do-it-yourselfers [...]
Mar
25
2007
Depending on the size of your bathroom and your budget, there are a few bathroom remodeling tips that can the project go smoother as well as make life after the project easier. Whether you are planning a complete remodel or just a partial upgrade, planning the job, starting with how much you can afford to [...]
Jan
27
2007
Not since Austin Powers daringly paired a lilac and cobalt blue suit with a blue polka dotted shirt and red-and-white scarf in a 2002 hit movie have we seen such a profusion of prints, plaids and patterns in fashion.
From the runways of New York to the showrooms of home products manufacturers across the country, designers [...]