Do you learn the hard way and wish at the end you had checked things out a little more thoroughly? This overconfidence gets me in hot water more times than I would like to admit, but learn I do! I paint furniture frequently. That means lots of experience from too many mistakes. Here's my recipe now.What goes under a paint job is very important especially if you are painting a hard surface like laminate. My best painting tip in these situations is ....My top pick for a bonding primer use STIX bonding primer as a base on just about anything, and then go with the...
Blue- A home decor trend to watch
It seems like only yesterday I wrote my 2013 home decor trends post, and I've already looked at Pantone's Colour of the year, Radiant Orchid, and suggested ways to integrate this vibrant colour into your decor. What else can we expect in the coming year?While Radiant Orchid is Pantone's colour of the year, I think it will be the blues that will take over the stage in 2014. Joan Mitchell had this all figured out in her 1972 painting! She painted the best blues ever and these are the ones you'll be seeing more of in 2014.Joan Mitchell, “Blue...
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5 Creative uses for fabric in home decor
One of the major mistakes homeowners make in home decor is ignoring the power of pattern in creating an interesting space. Fabric is an excellent way to introduce pattern into your space and there are so many ways to use it. I am a sucker for fabric patterns and textures and often buy on spec when I find a good deal. If you are removing fabric from a room e.g., drapes, you may be able to upcycle them. Don't forget about the beautiful fabric finds at thrift stores. Be creative. These ideas should get you thinking. Make a throwLook for large scale textured...
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accessories,
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Thursday Tip # 12- Art above the sofa
Do you have one big blank space above the sofa? Are you wondering how to fill it? If the number of questions I get about this is any indication there are lots of question marks out there about this topic. Ta da... answers. I introduced this topic a little in last week's Thursday Tip when I discussed scale, but I wanted to give more formatting options this week. This is an area where there are lots of thoughts on how to and how not to hang art for best effect.My guideline is to think about ways to fill at least 2/3 the width of the furniture....
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Thursday Tip # 11 - Art and space
After a long hiatus I am back to Thursday Tips at the request of a reader who liked these short and to the point tips for "small improvements that have big impact". For this week my favourite topic - art.The biggest mistake made when hanging art is not matching the size/shape of the art work to the space you are hanging it. Work should look "comfortable" in its space not cramped or looking like it is awash in a sea of wall.Layout follows vertical spacesourceLong console needs substantial work to fill spacesourcePerfect size and composition for top of stairs sourceSize and...
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