Decorating Colors & Patterns

Wall clings are repositionable adhesive cut-outs for your wall that you can put up and remove without tearing wallpaper or damaging paint. You can buy them precut, but making them yourself will...

So you want to make something from nature that might represent the winter? This is an idea that I got walking my dog today and I thought I would pass it along to others and see what they think...

Venetian plaster is a faux finish technique for house painting, where the wall surface is painted using a trowel and a thick paint material called venetian plaster. Thin coats of venetian plaster...

Children who are hyperactive or easily excited can be affected by the home environment and how the home environment is structured. And hyper or excitable children can exhibit behavior problems or...

Color harmony in painting is a pleasing visual arrangement of colors. The viewer is engaged and has a sense of order and synchronization in the viewing experience. When something is out of...

Concrete walls present a unique problem when it comes to acid stain. Most acid stains available for concrete are the consistency of water. If you try to apply this acid stain to your wall, it...

Murals don’t have to be overwhelming when thought of in “layers”. That’s exactly what any “scene” is. Look at any photo of interesting scenery. It’s all simply “layers” of elements that when...

Window seats are a fantastic addition to any room with a view. A bay window is exceptionally suited for this kind of seat as it has the extra space for enjoying the panorama outside. You must use...

Marble finishes aren't just for counter tops. You can also paint a wall to look like marble. Here's how:

Figuring out a color scheme for your new home can be overwhelming. Introducing new color to your existing decor can be even more overwhelming. These steps will help you organize your ideas and...

One of the most difficult challenges in renovating a kitchen or bathroom is to decide what to do with outdated, dark or dingy porcelain tile. Removing tile can take days and create a substantial...

The time has come to paint your historic home. It's a big job, and you want to do it right, but how do you know what colors are historically correct? Read on for how to choose the right paint...

Tile can be a nice addition to a house, but if you want to update the look more or try something new, painting over the tile is the least expensive option and most likely calls for the least...

Paint hues can be used to add interest to a wall and can be as daring or as subdued as you choose but deciding on where you want to divide the hues before painting can be a difficult decision. ...

Its very possible and rather easy to update your kitchen and improve the value of your house without installing brand new cabinets. Most real estate agents will tell you that the kitchen and...

Do you have low ceilings and want to make your room look larger, and your ceilings higher in an easy way? You can do this using nothing more than paint and transform the way your room looks. When...

Well, for those of you who live in Federal Housing, can agree with me that living in an apartment that you can't paint sucks. Well, a resolution to your decorum problem following this introduction

With all that's been going on in the world, people are more aware than ever about how vital the military is and how important their sacrifices are for protecting our country. One example of this...

Upholstering a wall is a great idea for the bedroom or any room in the house where you would want to muffle out the noise. Just about any room in the house can be upholstered; we will show you how.

Adding color to your home' s existing decor or redecorating your home with color adds positive energy and cozy feeling to your home. If having a home with color is a important to you but you do...

In some instances, curtains can be used as an alternative to door inside your home. These provide decoration as well as privacy. Follow these simple steps to personally design and make curtains...