Posts Tagged by wallpaper
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
A Room to Live In, a Couple, and a Bunny Named Todd
| March 12, 2011 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
I sometimes find that decorating a room with good bones, nice windows and an already decent paint job is much harder than decorating a room with lots of issues or constraints. I think it’s because there are simply too many options and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of them. On the other hand,… more
Transforming a Room from Dark to Light
| May 10, 2010 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
This reader has a charming home, with arched doorways, hardwood floors and a chair rail throughout the house. I particularly applaud the bold choice in color. The deep navy blue is at once dramatic and classic. However, our reader is ready for change and I say, let’s bring this house into the light! Here is… more
Putting the “Great” in a Basic Brown Great Room
| February 21, 2010 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
We have two issues to address in this living room. First, is the issue that our reader submitted: how to paint a great room which includes the living area, the dining room and the kitchen. How can you differentiate spaces when each functional area shares so many walls and so much air space? The second… more
Finding Inspiration: Fox Hill B&B
| August 19, 2009 | Posted by carly under General, Living Room |
This weekend we fled the big city for the fresh air and lovely views of the Hudson Valley. We aren’t lucky enough to own a country house (or have friends who do), so we opted for the next best thing: a bed and breakfast. What luck we had! We found the most charming and down… more

