Appealing interior design comes from the details. The walls, floors, ceilings, and other main surfaces of a home are typically intended as uniform backdrops for more exciting furniture and décor. However, you can choose to switch it up with an accent wall, which creates visual interest by bringing in bold color without overwhelming the space.…
Kitchens are popular projects for home owners and it’s probably because they encapsulate the most activity in the home – cooking, gatherings, dinners etc. Thus, by nature, they take the most wear and tear. Maybe it’s obvious your kitchen needs some work, but you’re unsure whether to go the route of repaint or remodel. Let’s…
It seems like just yesterday we were putting away Christmas lights and boxing up the fine china! So, is it too soon to be talking about spring projects? The short answer is no. In fact, now is the BEST time to start planning ahead. It’s no secret that exterior projects can be overwhelming. Do yourself…
Painting a child’s bedroom can pose a color conundrum. On the one hand, we want our children to like it. On the other hand, we might not want them to choose the colors themselves! In addition, there may be safety concerns to keep in mind when you do interior painting for a child’s room. How…
If only our exterior house paint was a little more like our skin! Scrapes would heal themselves, and peeling paint would just grow new layers! Unfortunately, peeling or cracking exterior paint will not fix itself, and if left untreated, the problem will only get worse. What should you do about it, then? How do you…
Here in Portland, the spring draws us outside like the sunshine draws out flowers! Some of us can’t wait to get back to biking or running, others to reading on the deck, and others to simply enjoying the views. For most of us, spring also includes some cleaning up of our outdoor areas. Is this…