Posts Tagged by orange
Real World Makeover: DIY Hidden Tab Top Curtains
| July 18, 2009 | Posted by carly under General, Living Room |
Our living room, while not huge, does boast a pair of oversize windows (well, technically it’s a sliding glass door, but doesn’t go anywhere.) The previous owners installed a nice set of Hunter Douglas Silhouette shades, which I adore. They can be fully open, fully closed, or half-open, which creates the most flattering diffused light. … more
Tiled Kitchen Backsplash Extravaganza
| July 13, 2009 | Posted by carly under Kitchen |
Kitchen upgrades are a common and easy way to update a home. I’ve done a few posts where we painted walls and cabinets, but here, I want to focus on the backsplash. Perhaps the most common and easiest upgrade (aside from paint) is to add tile. I also love that tile can be a doable… more
A Coordinated Color Palette Update
| July 8, 2009 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
Here is a lovely house in need of a little color boost. The interior is bright and open, with tons of light and nice lines. It’s currently finished in a pleasing neutral scheme, including brown and beige furniture. Our reader would like to liven it up with a fresh color palette. The good news here,… more
Eco-friendly Paint Recap
| April 12, 2009 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
This month’s Dwell magazine has a nice summary of the best eco-friendly paints on the market. I’ll let you read their article for the details. In the meantime, I’ll “try out” some colors from the various brands. First, we start off with a living room. As a note, in our before photo, the walls are painted… more
Finding Inspiration: Kris’s Color Stripes
| April 2, 2009 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
There are so many colors in the world, how do you find a palette that’s right for you? Color inspiration is anywhere and everywhere. One of my favorite blogs, Kris’s Color Stripes, knows that better than anyone. I absolutely adore Kris’s lovely palettes inspired by everything from nature to cities to artwork…even insects! If you… more
