These window treatments minimize the windows of unequal dimensions - Designer: Carla Aston, Photographer: Miro Dvorscak

Let Window Treatments Hide Architectural Flaws And Cover The Top of Short Windows

September 20, 2023 in Decorating, Designing, Reader Advice, Q&A

Do YOU have some awkward looking windows you'd love to change out? Maybe they are too small or don't line up with others on the same wall? Maybe you DON'T have to change them out, maybe you can use these design tricks to mask their not-so-desirable features?

Corner end table that is not big enough.

Last Touches for a Family Room and a Common Furniture Problem

September 16, 2023 in Furniture, Custom Furnishings, Q&A, Reader Advice, Shopping

I’m sharing a recent Q and A I had in my Instagram subscriber group regarding last touches in this family room.

This homeowner needed an end table big enough to fit into the corner between these two sofas.

There’s a hole in the market here, IMO, where furniture manufacturers can step up, so I’m hoping some see this post and design a new, larger scale side table into their product lines.

Come and see the ones I have found.

Curb Appeal Upgrade Ideas From Low to High Cost

August 30, 2023 in Color, Design Plans, Designing, Inspiration, Remodeling, Q&A, Reader Advice

I’ve worked on lots of different curb appeal upgrades in the past, ranging from low to high cost, and today I’m sharing some of them to help give you some ideas of where you might invest in an upgrade or two this fall. You should see the difference the least expensive upgrade made!

Which Color Works Best With a Red Brick Fireplace? - Living Room Design Challenge

August 23, 2023 in Design Plans, Decorating, Designing, Furniture, Color, Reader Advice

I’m sharing a living room design challenge that had a dominant red brick fireplace in the space. She wanted to know how to make this room feel more fresh. I’ve got some ideas about paint and furniture! Come and see…..

Installing a New Kitchen Backsplash? 7 Gotchas to Watch Out For

August 19, 2023 in Kitchen, Remodeling, Reader Advice, Q&A

I continue to get questions about where to end backsplashes all the time and today, I’m sharing some recent dilemmas that have come through on my blog. Yes, we’ve seen these types of dilemmas here before. If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile or if you have my Backsplash Bible, you likely know what my recs will be before I share them. Come and see!