The Use of Mirrors in Interior Design

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There are a myriad of problems with a room that can be masked or even corrected by the right placement of mirrors. Areas that are too small, too narrow, or conversely, too wide; areas that lack natural sunlight; spaces that feel cramped or cluttered; or rooms that are just devoid of beauty or the right …

Black and White Retro Paint Design

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There are some combinations that are just classic: spaghetti and meatballs, meat and potatoes, peanut butter and jelly. No matter how you dress them up or down, they will always be the perfect pair. In paint choices, nothing is more intrinsically classic than black and white. And the simple elegance of black and white is …

Elegant Living Room Design

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Living rooms are spaces where most families spend quality time. This can include spending time relaxing on the sofa or entertaining guests. No matter the purpose, living rooms are often the main gathering space of a home. This is why it’s so important for a living room to be both stylish and comfortable so everyone …

Home Improvement Ideas for Cold Weather

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If like most people, you are dreading the thought of winter coming once again, and being stuck inside or you want a way to help cure cabin fever, one of the best things you can do is to do some DIY creative, fun, and rewarding home improvement projects!  The question shouldn’t be what projects can …

Education Friendly Bedroom Design for Kids

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Chances are if you aren’t an interior designer, creating a fun, educational and interesting bedroom for your kid(s) is going to seem like an impossible feat.  Even if you are tempted to cheat and just put up some posters for your kids, chances are this is not going to be fun, educational nor interesting.  Because …

Feng Shui and Interior Painting

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One of the easiest, quickest and cheapest ways to breathe new life into your home, is to paint it with a fresh coat of paint.  Even people that have apartments can convince their landlords to let them paint – as long as they repaint them before they leave, to their natural color.  The investment is …

How To Remove Old Wallpaper

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If you plan on painting your new space, and you have pre-existing wallpaper on it, you are going to need to get it off, before doing anything else.  Some people decide to take shortcuts and cut corners by painting OVER the wallpaper, but most of the top house painters in Summit will tell you that …

How To Paint Vertical Stripes

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Updating the paint in a room is a really great way to change the look and feel of a space, but it’s also a really good way to make the room feel and look fresh and new.  But, if you want a really cool way too really up the ante, why not try vertical stripes?  …

When to Use a Paint Primer

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Beyond just choosing colors, another big question when it comes to painting a wall is if you should be using primer or not. And if you do use primer, what is the best option to go with? It used to be that back in the day you had primer and you had primer! Now you …

Best Paint Colors for Closets

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Funny enough, when it comes to blogs like this one that are dedicated to the best paint colors for closests, the information and the content is few and far between. But, if you look for spaces like painting kitchens and bedrooms, you find millions and millions of articles. The ridiculous part is that closets are …