3 Ways to Dress Interior Concrete Floors

October 26, 2011 By brock Leave a Comment

Many years ago, I went over to my childhood neighbor's house for the first time and saw that they had a concrete floor. I don't know why they had these floors at the time, but I eventually learned that, environmentally, they are a sound investment. They help keep cool during the summer and warm during … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interior Design Tagged With: carpet, concrete, concrete stain, flooring, paint

The Screw Up: When Good Projects Go Bad

February 16, 2011 By brock 1 Comment

Every now and then, a home improvement or decoration attempt will go bad on either a large or small scale. It’s important to recognize that this is going to happen and that it will all blow over… eventually. Even I have made the occasional mistake, and I thought it best to share a couple of my favorites. Paint … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Do-It-Yourself, Humor Tagged With: carpet, Do-It-Yourself, paint, sander, tarp

The Dreaded White Walls – Alternative Ideas for Walls

September 15, 2010 By brock Leave a Comment

When you purchase a new home or apartment, odds are the walls are going to be an eggshell or creamy white color as this is standard practice for landlords and home builders. Why? It's safe. It reflects the light well and makes the room look brighter than it actually is. White walls will make a variety … [Read more...]

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Paint vs. Wallpaper

April 15, 2010 By brendan 1 Comment

Here's a scenario:  You want to redo a room, but you don't want to buy new furniture or deal with throwing out old stuff, or bother with all that expense.  What can you do?  Here's a thought: think about the walls.  Much of how a room appears to us is about the context.  A yellow lamp produces on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Artwork, Decorating, Design Concept Tagged With: contextual design, contrast, design, design theory, design tips, Home Decor, paint, wallpaper

Go Green: Paint with the Environment in Mind

October 1, 2009 By colleen Leave a Comment

Personally, I am a big fan of the shamrock green color (the little Irish girl in me), and I especially love thinking about painting my newest furniture, walls and fresh exterior walls with some green-spirited, eco-friendly paints. Check out Ecospaints.com for an entire list of organic, odorless solvent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green Living, Home Decor Tagged With: paint