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Adding artwork to your walls is a great way to add a personal touch to your space. When you need to add some pizzazz to your walls without spending a lot of money, creating your own art is the way to go. And Silhouette Art is easy to create without needing to be an artist. Just…
Do you have a tall, dark, very uninteresting staircase that is calling out for some attention? I did…and I found a way to do a staircase makeover that has completely transformed the space from tall, dark and cave-like to bright and airy. Scroll through the pages to see the before and afters, as well as…
If you have watched any decorating shows, you will have often seen that they refurbish old kitchen cupboards by painting the doors. It always seems like such a quick, easy, and inexpensive makeover on television. In my experience it is a very cost effective undertaking that takes longer than you might expect. However, I think…
To add the relaxing feeling of a garden to an indoor room, try painting a trellis with wisteria vines (or any other kind of vine that you like) to one wall of the room. I added this design to the end wall of my office and I feel like I’m in the garden (which is…
Recently I have been in the market for a new kitchen chandelier. I still liked the original one, but unfortunately it had been exposed to some extra-hot light bulbs which burned the inside drum leaving some unsightly brown spots. I have 7 steps that I use to help me with the selection process. This helps…
Wallpaper implies by its name that it is only meant to be applied to walls and, of course, that is where we usually see it. However, there are embossed and ‘tin look’ wallpapers available that are paint-able and that provide a nice textural interest on the ceiling. Installation is the challenge! Years ago, when my…
I recently painted wide bold stripes on my kitchen ceiling in strong colors. It took courage to decide on such intense colors, but I’m glad I did. Now the room acts as a magnet drawing people in. At my annual Christmas party, guests congregated in the kitchen more than ever before. I think they were…
In my house, the living and dining room ceilings are stucco over lath and plaster construction. The surface is in good condition, but it is very wavy. This was very apparent when painted a plain color. The unevenness bothered me. When I saw Wanda’s monochromatic blue gingham ceiling (you can see the whole room here), I…