Creating a Fun & Safe Playroom
Have an extra bedroom or space in a basement? Use that space to create a playroom for your child. Having a playroom provides your kids with a fun, safe space and a way to keep their toys and books contained […]
Maintaining Your Carpet
Carpet is probably the most popular option when it comes to home flooring, as it provides a comfortable, decorative, nonslip surface. It is also extremely versatile, matching any décor since it’s available in a wide variety of colors and styles. […]
Ask a Decorator: Paint Colors for Chair Rails
Reader Barry asked Decorating Den: “I am thinking about painting a room with a chair rail. I want to use a beige color and a complimenting contrast color. Which would be more appropriate – the light color or the darker color below […]
Stylish, Versatile Ottomans
Gone are the days when an ottoman was a square boxy lump stuck in front of a chair in the family rec room. Today’s ottomans and benches come in all shapes, sizes and styles and are used throughout the home […]
Ask a Decorator: Matchy, Matchy
Reader Abby asked Decorating Den: “I am redoing my bathroom. Is it essential for bathroom vanities to match?” Harrisburg Interior Decorator Barbara Tabak had some advice for Abby: My general advice would be to buck inclination to be the “matchy, […]
Decorating Your Home Law Office
Lawyers work long hours, and oftentimes, the work doesn’t end when they leave the office. It’s important, therefore, to have a home office that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional – a place that allows you to shut out the […]
What Floor Goes in What Room?
Many new homeowners are faced with having to replace the floors throughout the entire home. Rather than live with the dingy, dated carpet, new homeowners may opt to start fresh in every room. Different flooring options make sense for different […]
Home Siding Tips & Tricks
The outside of your home is the first thing your visitors notice. Your siding speaks about who you are as a homeowner. Although siding is designed to be tough, it is not indestructible. Eventually siding wears out and can lead […]
A Shore Thing
As the summer comes to an end, and the stores are stocked with back to school items, I can’t help but reminisce about my most recent vacation at the beach. Growing up on the East coast, I was spoiled living […]
Space Planning – Function and Beauty Work Together
One of the most satisfying aspects of being an interior designer is the ability to improve how people live. Naturally everyone wants their home to be beautiful and comfortable, but sometimes it just seems impossible to merge the two. It […]