There’s the perfect solution for every type of window shape imaginable. By Diane Franklin Not all windows are created equal. There are angled windows, arched windows, semicircular windows, bay windows, corner windows, tall windows, high windows, skinny windows—and let’s not forget about the glass on patio doors and French doors as well. Fortunately, you can [...]
Beyond Subway Tile
April 6, 2020‘Subway’ isn’t the only way to go in a tile project. There are so many other creative choices… By Tammy Adamson-McMullen White subway tile has been one of the biggest decorating stories in recent years. The tile’s clean lines, bright appearance and classic 3-by-6-inch dimension are pleasing to the eye and work in many settings. [...]
Choosing the Right Carpet
April 6, 2020Consider these principles when selecting a carpet for your home. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen Carpet is one of the most beautiful investments you can make for your home, but choosing the right one can be challenging. It’s not always easy to choose the right carpet for a specific space, with so many piles and materials to [...]
Masterful Colors for Masterful Suites
April 6, 2020If your master bedroom is less than a perfect retreat, it may be time for a color makeover. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen If there’s any place in your home where you should feel comfortable, it’s your master suite. It is, after all, the place where you rest, unwind and rejuvenate at the end of the day. [...]
Best Practices for Painting Trim and Molding
March 11, 2020Use these pro step-by-step painting tips to ensure the perfect finishing touch for your painting project. By Diane Franklin Painting your trim and molding is the perfect finishing touch for your decorating project. It makes the entire room look fresher, cleaner and more complete.Here are a step-by-step guide and additional tips for how to do [...]
Specialty Paint to Create Special Surfaces
March 11, 2020If you want a chalkboard, dry-erase or magnetic surface in your home, you can create those properties with paint. By Diane Franklin There’s a lot more to paint than meets the eye. The broad range of the paint industry includes specialty products that can actually alter the properties of your surface. When perusing the possibilities [...]
Wild Wallpaper
March 11, 2020Statement-making wallcoverings can set your home apart. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen If you’re considering wallpaper for your home but are unimpressed with traditional patterns like florals, plaids and stripes, you’re in luck. Unconventional wallcovering patterns are trending! These statement-making patterns aren’t for everyone, but they work well in modern, contemporary and industrial-styled homes as well as [...]
Five Tips for Better Bathroom Décor
March 11, 2020Follow these tips for making your bathroom a welcome and wonderful retreat from this hectic, fast-paced world. By Diane Franklin Many people view bathrooms as their sanctuary—a place to retreat from all the demands and sensory stimuli that bombard us on a daily basis. Your decorating choices certainly contribute to how soothing a bathroom retreat [...]
Black is Back in Home Décor
March 11, 2020Black is a trending color but in the right doses. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen Bright flower-power colors are associated with the 1960s, but black was all the rage, too. Blacklights, black-flocked wallpaper, black and white pop art, black wrought iron and flat black wall paint were also popular and in both residential and commercial design. The [...]
A Glazing ‘How-to’
February 20, 2020Glazing is a visually stunning way to transform your space. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen Glazing is a centuries-old decorative finish that involves putting a transparent coat of color over a slightly different-colored basecoat. The look is soft, lustrous and multi-dimensional—and currently popular in all sorts of settings, from restaurants and hotels to every style of home. [...]