Posts Tagged by blue
Getting Over a Case of the Blues
| February 9, 2012 | Posted by carly under Exterior |
Dealing with the exterior of your home can seem like a daunting task. This new homeowner is inheriting a house full of blue vinyl siding. Aside from upgrading the entire exterior, there are some simple options for de-emphasizing the “smurfiness” (as our reader put it!) This house is super cute – a classic American vernacular… more
Multi-colored Interiors
| January 8, 2012 | Posted by carly under Other Rooms |
One of the biggest challenges of decorating a home is making sure that the separate spaces around a house work in harmony to create a greater design vision. This is particularly true when it comes to paint color. You don’t want to paint your entire house the same color – that could be boring. But… more
A Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Update
| September 13, 2011 | Posted by carly under Bedroom |
Here we have a spacious and bright bedroom with a good start on furniture and and some nice features like a fireplace (on the left wall just out of the photo) and bright window. There are few challenges with the not-so-flat far wall and ceiling beams, but with a little creativity, we tie this room… more
Make a Headboard (and a Statement!) with Fabric
| June 17, 2011 | Posted by carly under Bedroom |
I’ve been trying to update my guest room/study for the last two years. I started out with a bold chalkboard wall, which serves as both an accent wall and a place to scribble notes. And I love it! For some reason, though, the rest of the room just wouldn’t hang together. The Floor Plan So… more
Finding Inspiration in Laid-Back Florida
| May 31, 2011 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
I just returned from a very relaxing week in South Florida and the Keys. While there, I found lots of tropical fish, warm breezes, a few margaritas and of course, tons of color inspiration. From spectacular sunsets to bright tropical beaches, a rainbow of colors awaited at every turn. I decided to turn my inspiration… more

