Posts Tagged by gray
A Small Kitchen Gets Big Style
| June 10, 2011 | Posted by carly under Kitchen |
No matter what the size, a kitchen update is always a big deal. It not only makes cooking more fun, it instantly adds value to your home. And while cabinets and appliances are the big-impact pieces, it’s important not to neglect the walls or the accessories. This reader is in the process of updating her… 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
Rearrange Decor, Boost Your Brain Power
| January 20, 2011 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
When I was growing up, my mom rearranged the furniture in our house every few months. I thought it was great – never a dull moment in the living room! In fact, research has shown that making frequent changes to your environment can improve brain health. Rather than rearrange furniture, I find myself changing out… more
Decorating Around Existing Wall Color (Part 2)
| December 29, 2010 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
This month it looks like paint color isn’t the problem, but decorating around it is. Here is the second submission from a reader who wants to keep the existing wall color and simply update their accessories to match. Once again, I commend the nice color choice. Yellow is one of my absolute favorites for a… more
Raise the Roof! Update on a Summer Cottage
| June 13, 2010 | Posted by carly under Exterior |
To celebrate the arrival of the summer season, here are some ideas for an adorable beach cottage. Our reader writes in looking for help with the bright white roof. Indeed, the roof is rather prominent, but is made even more so by the reflective white. Let’s see if we can find a few options to… more