Choosing your exterior palette is the first step in planning your project and there are plenty of ideas to draw from all around your home. Keeping your exterior paintwork fresh significantly improves the curb appeal of your home. Guests will feel more welcome....

Holidays are a wonderful time to spend with friends and family, making them welcome in your home. Whether you host Thanksgiving dinner, have out-of-town guests arriving, or are planning a festive party between the big holidays, you want your home to look its b...

When painting your deck for fall, it is important to think in terms of more than just color. Opacity plays a large part in how your finished product will look. If you are not familiar with the term, opacity refers to how much of the natural wood grain you can ...

Regardless of how long you’ve lived there, the idea of giving your exterior a little pick-me-up is never a bad idea. Not only is a house an investment, but it’s also a home. Your design could be as simple as sprucing up the front steps a little or giving t...

When you look at the color schemes created by nature in the Southwest, however, nothing is further from the truth. The American Southwest has always been the jewel of the country’s natural beauty spots. Few landscapes are more capable of inspiring awe than t...

Whether it’s a quiet morning getting ready, a long shower after work or a bath to unwind, it’s this space most often used for clearing the head and sorting thoughts. If the steam just isn’t cutting it, your bathroom might need a fresh coat of paint, some...

If you are looking for a color to brighten up your home, these colors will help you do just that. There are many other colors to choose from for fall including tones of blue, white and even purple. Each of these six colors pair well with antique and modern fix...

Your kitchen does not have to match with the rest of your home. It is an opportunity to add a different color scheme from the rest of your home. Here are some examples of places in your kitchen where you can add a touch of color: Cabinetry.All cabinetry does n...

Calming and serene whether inside or outside, these colors speak of peaceful days with a summer breeze gently caressing your face. According to “This Old House” icon Bob Vila, if you are putting you house up for sale, and this could be the summer in which ...