Don’t Forget to Accessorize
So many choices. To finish up and make your Decorating Project unique and personal, don’t forget to Accessorize.
Paint Problems Solved
Despite all of your greatest efforts to protect surfaces in your home from splatters during a paint job, there’s always a chance that your floors, carpet, or furniture could end up spotted by stray drops or spills during the process. […]
Protecting Your Hardwood Floors
Harwood floors are a beautiful option for modern homes, and they can increase the value of your home when selling. Still, different flooring types come with different maintenance responsibilities. Read the following tips to keep your hardwood floors looking great […]
Pillow Talk and Fabric Accessorizing
Fabric accessories are a great way to complete a room. They add a finishing touch that is customized to your style and taste. Pillows are to decorating as handbags are to fashion. You can never have too many. Square, round, […]
Ask a Decorator: Family Photo Woes
Reader Mary Pat asked Decorating Den: “In what room of my house should I place/hang family photographs without detracting from my Asian-traditional decorating style? (TV room, Dining Room, Bedroom, Guest room, entry way).” Stratford Interior Designer Beki Lemke from Decorating […]
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, […]