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written by MEGAN BEAUCHAMP If you don’t have a design background, the idea of putting together a room that can transition from charming nursery to teenage hangout space is daunting, to say the least. So, how exactly do interior designers curate a practical yet playful kid’s bedroom? “This may be a bit controversial, but I say, skip the […]

One of the most frequently asked questions designers get is, “How do I choose the right artwork?”. There are a few guidelines to make sure you select the right piece for a specific space. Artwork is what helps define the personality of the homeowner and their space. It’s useful in tying certain pieces together and creating character in a home. […]

We’ve all heard it said — the ceiling is the fifth wall of the room. And yet most of us keep them plain, paint them white, and forget about them.  Ceiling decorations are usually the last thing on our minds when remodeling a room, but I really don’t want to overlook my ceilings in my […]

I’m frequently asked how to care for canvas prints. The simple answer is:You don’t have to do anything. However the maintenance staff at hospitals may feel that they should clean it. If they want to do something tell them they can wipe it with a soft dry cloth to dust it. Because of the fear […]

Introduction: How to Stretch a Canvas A stretched canvas to an artist is like a piece of paper to a writer. The only difference lies the availability of a piece of paper to a stretched canvas. A genuine artist (specifically a painter) tends to stretch their own canvas rather than buying a pre-stretched canvas due […]

A more casual look for your flea-market finds By Amanda Sims June 7, 2017 Rustling through the bins in a thrift store, one rarely finds good art in a good frame. It’s usually one or the other—and in most cases, the art is what you’ve reached for in the first place and the dated, or broken, […]

These wall decor ideas will bring your empty walls to life By Kristi Kellogg and Elizabeth Stamp September 16, 2019 Looking for wall decor ideas to refresh your space? Those empty walls are filled with possibilities—and a few additions can make a house feel like a home. If you’re ready to turn those stark, bare walls into stylish […]

24 AWESOME DIY CANVAS ART IDEAS Everyone is born creative. Children are living proof of this. Many people lose their creativity as they get older, but there’s no reason why you can’t get back into the creative spirit and see if you’ve still got it. As you can see by many of the examples here, […]

What you’ll need Hanging kit includes: 1 x sawtooth bracket 2 x screws 1 x hook 1 x nail 2 x sticky pads (to protect your wall You’ll also need a Phillips-head screwdriver. And a spirit level if you have one. How to hang your canvas Step 1: Mark the wall In pencil, mark where […]

Oil painting is the process of painting with pigments with a medium of drying oil as the binder. Commonly used drying oils include linseed oil, poppy seed oil, walnut oil, and safflower oil. The choice of oil imparts a range of properties to the oil paint, such as the amount of yellowing or drying time. Certain differences, depending on the oil, are also visible in the sheen of […]