Neutral colors have their own distinct personality, even though the word “neutral” means the absence of emotional response, and sometimes they are characterized as boring and bland.   Divided in different ways, the “family” of neutral colors includes the naturals – sand, ivory, stone, browns – and beige and cream. White and black, …

“Wow…So many fireplace design ideas I could use!”   Why focus on fireplace designs? There is more than one answer, and all of them important: From ancient times, fireplace was considered the “heart” of the house and it’s still considered that way these days. Spending lots of time in living rooms and family rooms entertaining …

“Complementary colors, when used in a color scheme, will emanate energy and optimism.” Colors are very powerful tools to influence the way we feel: relaxed or unpleasant, or to set up the mood we are in: full of energy, or dreamy!   Using complementary colors for color schemes can be challenging, but nevertheless rewarding in …

  “These tips will help you find the right treatments for bow windows.”  Begin the search for the right bow window treatments by finding and matching the design you have in the room; decide if you want to draw attention to these large window treatments or make them “blend”. …Whatever you decide or your style …