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, […]
BY MICHELLE HONEYAGER Updated August 18, 2020 Art galleries are a great way to arrange lots of smaller art pieces. But if you have large wall art that you want to showcase, you’ll have to go by a different set of design principles. There are many reasons to hang large wall art; maybe you painted something […]
Written by Kelly Weimert It’s no secret that the environment you’re in can play a major role in how you feel, but did you know that it can also make you more productive at work? As it turns out, there are a ton of incredibly simple and economical decor tricks you can integrate into your office that will make […]
Whether it’s pretty or practical (or both!), lighting is crucial when it comes to living rooms Amy Cutmore July 31, 2020 4:23 pm Lighting will set the tone of a living room and should never to be underestimated – though sadly, it often is. It might help to think of lighting a room in the same way […]
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 […]
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 […]