When it comes to painting the interior of your home, there are some important thing you should know before getting started. Most notably are choosing the right colors and making sure that the scheme flows nicely throughout your home. Failing to get this right can lead to disappointment. In this article, Bravetta Hassell of the [...]
One of the most interesting trends in home decor is bright neon colors. The colors could be electric orange, yellow, blue, etc., that just jumps out at you. They can be found in furnishings such as tables, chairs, lamps, artwork. Decorating with bright neon colors can be a challenge, but Danielle Arps of the refinery29.com [...]
Do you live in an apartment or home where decorating with white walls is a curse or a preference? And is the room in need of some color to change its boring or stark look? If so, writer, Bravetta Hassell interviewed interior designer, Jennifer Alpe and others, and has compiled some great ideas for you. [...]
Does decorating with the color orange frighten you? It shouldn’t. Orange is a color that grabs attention without being overpowering. The key is to use it wisely and choose the right shades. For example, Pantone’s color of the year, shown on the right, is called Tangerine Tango. Writer, Carla Corban Kath, interviewed several designers and [...]
Most homeowners don’t thinking of painting old kitchen cabinets. So they plod onward with an expensive kitchen remodel project, ripping out the cabinets and paying $10k-$20k for new replacements. They don’t realize that they can save thousands of dollars by simply painting those old cabinets. Now, your mind might be conjuring up a vision of [...]
In case you haven’t gotten the news, “tangerine tango” was named color of the year (2012) by Pantone Inc. That’s the color shown in the image on the right. Pantone is the world’s authority on color. So for those who like to include a touch of the current trends in their home decor, the question [...]
You might be surprised to learn that the hottest 2012 Spring color trend isn’t focused on a specific color! Instead, home and fashion trendsetters are pushing a technique called color blocking. Never heard of it? Well, Amber Ranzau of the examiner.com news website has her finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the world [...]
Valentine’s Day always sparks a rise in searches for red decorating ideas. As well it should because Valentine’s Day is all about love, romance and making your partner feel special. Of course, red is a strong color, but its use doesn’t have to be limited to one day. Joanne Fox of siouxcityjournal.com sought out some [...]
The key to Feng Shui decorating colors is understanding how and where they should be used. As you know, Feng Shui is all about creating balance and positive energy to achieve whatever you want in your life. The tip below provided by Dana Claudat from The Tao of Dana offers insight into decorating with colors [...]
I’m a big fan of accent colors for walls. This is especially true in rooms where there is no natural architectural interest such as a fireplace or amazing view. An accent wall can be used to bring life to a dull room or create a focal point. In fact, interior designer, Cathy Hobbs has loved [...]