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 […]
Ask a Decorator: Christmas Tree Woes
Reader Dottie asked Decorating Den: “The holidays present so many problems for me esp. re: the tree! We have a 3 year old new home with 12/13ft ceilings. My 6 ft. artificial tree looks wimpy & all out of proportion. […]
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: Sterile Cellular Windows
Reader Adriana asked Decorating Den: “We just installed cellular shades in our bedroom, but the look is sterile. I’d like to add panels, but the windows are in a hexagon shape with L small window (wall is 26″ window is11″) […]
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, […]
Ask a Decorator: Outdated Bathroom Colors
Reader Bety had a question regarding her outdated bathroom: “My newly purchased house was built in 1947 and has those small pinky/salmon bathroom tiles!! What color paint can I use for the walls? I tried green to match a white […]
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 […]
