Among the many skills an interior designer brings to the table, juggling is perhaps the most impressive. Balancing the client’s tastes and budget with their own eye for aesthetic and practicality, a designer has to be flexible and capable of problem solving on the go. But what, specifically, will they do for you and your redecorating project; and … [Read more...]
Your outdoor furniture is meant to emulate the class, sophistication and comfort of your indoor world. A new coat of paint could be just the thing to protect that furniture for many months (and years) to come while giving it a much-needed facelift. The approach should be similar to an interior project – decide on the right colour and paint … [Read more...]
It’s no wonder colour is the centre of attention in paint projects: it can create mood, radically alter a space and spark conversation. The type of paint, though often treated as an afterthought, deserves your full attention. With the right combination of colour and chemical makeup, your paint project will be a complete success. Understanding … [Read more...]
Adding paint to your home is a great way to flex your creative muscle – colour, like your personality, knows no bounds. So you might not feel comfortable incorporating someone else’s colour scheme in your home. You can look instead to a professional for advice on achieving harmony or to nature for inspiration; in the end, though, the power to … [Read more...]
Winter is nasty, brutish and anything but short. Everyone has their own way of dealing with the cold, whether it’s a regular supply of hot chocolate, evenings by the fireplace or excessive amounts of clothing that make even the simplest movements difficult. Another way, which is both cost effective and unrestrictive, is to add colour to your … [Read more...]
Faux finishes are winning over designers and homeowners who love the depth and texture missing in flat, uninspired surfaces. The various effects – from faux leather, marble and suede to a simpler colourwash or fresco finish – open up a whole new world of design possibilities without requiring a radical departure from your existing scheme; in … [Read more...]
Walls tend to get all the attention in a home, while all the poor, old ceiling gets for its troubles is a coat of white paint. But it doesn’t have to be that way. More and more today people are referring to the ceiling as the fifth wall and for good reason; there’s a wide open canvas just waiting for an infusion of personality. As with … [Read more...]
If your walls could talk would they bring up the weather in a conversation or regale you with a lively anecdote? An easy fix for dull décor is an accent wall. And now more than ever, wallpaper is being used to draw eyes and spark conversation. Wallpaper gives you the opportunity to play with colour, texture and pattern, where paint can be … [Read more...]
Texture, colour and pattern—when you choose wallpaper for a space, you’ve got a lot to play with. There’s a wallpaper design for everyone, from the tried-and-true traditionalist to the over-the-top adventurist. A well-thought-out selection can revitalize any room, and the myriad of options gives you much more choice than with paint. Paint … [Read more...]
You’ve just applied the last brush stroke of paint, putting the finishing touches on a design job well done. But it doesn’t have to end there. You can use accessories throughout the house to add a touch of sophistication and personality, and in many cases, to save space. Among the most effective, cheapest, and easiest to implement are … [Read more...]