Posts Tagged by neutral
Building a Room Around a Fireplace
| March 10, 2012 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
I’ve always secretly wanted a fireplace, but my cozy urban accommodations don’t really allow it. Which is why I go wild when we get room submissions with any kind of fireplace treatment. Take this room – it’s got all of the elements for a great space: tastefully painted green tea walls, easy espresso wood furniture… more
A Little Living Room “Je ne sais quoi”
| May 27, 2011 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
I find some of the most difficult decorating to be for rental apartments. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you aren’t allowed to make bold moves and big (possibly permanent) decisions. In this makeover, I have a few tricks up my sleeve for adding some flair in a French flea market… more
Love Your Kitchen (don’t hate your counter!)
| January 24, 2011 | Posted by carly under Kitchen |
Here’s a common problem: you have a decent kitchen, maybe even updated appliances, but you just don’t like your counters. I know I’ve been there. Speckled Formica countertops circa 1999 were the eyesore of my own kitchen for a while. Sometimes, though, it’s not possible (or within your budget) to give your kitchen such a… more
Decorating Around Existing Wall Color
| December 20, 2010 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
For most of us, decorating a home does not actually occur in a dramatic burst of design in which a whole new interior emerges. In fact, decorating a home is more of an evolution. And often, that evolution is dictated by changing tastes and changing budgets. Such is the case with this reader, who wants… more
Giving an Old Hallway a New Year’s Facelift
| January 2, 2010 | Posted by carly under Other Rooms |
Most people don’t get too excited about styling a common hallway, but we at Mochi Home were thrilled to get this reader submission. Living in the city, hallways are a big part of our interior life in condo and apartment buildings. Where many people have driveways and manicured front lawns, we have lobbies and hallways… more

