Brick makes for a wonderful, low maintenance home. Yet, depending on the color or colors of the brick, selecting paint for trim can be a difficult task. When thinking of colors for your brick home shutters, which is the right choice? Most non-brick homes have a two or three-color color scheme. The house is typically…
In the Midwest, those warm, outdoor-living months are short so we must make the most of them. Whether your outdoor furniture consists of a patio, deck, or screened in porch, you can easily “ramp up” the visual appeal of your outdoor space. It’s amazing what fabric, paint (or stain) and lights can do! Just like…
Your vacation home – whether it’s a beach cottage or a small cabin – should reflect that “getaway” feeling. This home should be filled with practical, comfortable furnishings and accessories that epitomize a slower, less formal lifestyle. Decorating a vacation home doesn’t have to be tough. You create that look with sensible decorating choices. Sofas…
Are you drawn to the formal style of decorating seen in public buildings like the White House and Ritz-Carlton hotels? Do you secretly wish for hand-laid herringbone-patterned hardwood floors, ornately carved plaster ceilings and wall decorations? You’re not alone. While homes today aren’t usually constructed with such fine architectural elements, there are some ways to…
During this time of economic recovery the last thing on many people’s minds is getting a facelift, let alone giving one to their current living room design. Isn’t that reserved for the rich and famous? Actually, no. Living rooms are one of the most important spaces in the home. It’s where families spend the majority…
