Before & After: 5 Minute Wall Makeover

Before & After: 5 Minute Wall Makeover

Dying to decorate that empty wall in your dining room, but aren’t sure what exactly to do with it? You’ll love this modern before and after transformation that only took five minutes. See how we used one big canvas to take this space from boring to WOW!  Getting the canvas ready to hang Although our canvas came with two large D-rings, we opted not to use them. Instead, we installed...

How to Create an Instant Dining Room

How to Create an Instant Dining Room

Working with small spaces doesn’t mean you can’t think big in terms of being creative. 

No dining room? No problem! See how we created a dining room in a space that didn’t have one. It’s amazing what you can do with a bit of creativity. We transformed our small footprint into an elegant and functional space.

What to hang in a dining room

What to hang in a dining room

A dining room is the perfect place to hang art. There’s usually at least one long wall to hang a piece or a group of pieces to create the right dining ambience. Since it’s a place for your family and guests to gather to share a meal together, hang something interesting that will spark a conversation and that’s enjoyable to look at too. Here are some ideas for what to...

This Kids’ Study Space Gets an A+

This Kids’ Study Space Gets an A+

Getting ready for back to school is not only about the backpack and the clothes, it's also about carving out a comfortable place in your home for your kids to do their homework. If you have more than one child who needs a study space, why not consider a long narrow table for them to share?

We Hung These in Minutes

We Hung These in Minutes

Hanging pictures with your partner is certainly not most people’s favorite “around the house” job. In fact, for most it’s something that gets put off as long as possible, or at least until company comes over. Surprisingly, that wasn’t the case for homeowners Ken and Shirley. They recently re-decorated their dining room and needed to re-hang […]

Using triple duty furniture in tiny spaces

Using triple duty furniture in tiny spaces

If you're planning to downsize or if you currently live in a challengingly small space, choosing the right furniture is key to keeping your home both comfortable and functional.

A Peek Inside Marcia’s Dining Room

A Peek Inside Marcia’s Dining Room

Marcia, a friend of one of my co-workers, used our Hang & Level picture hanging tool to hang this beautiful gallery in her dining room. “Each of the images means something specific to me, and even where they are hung in the arrangement they have some meaning,” Marcia said. “Using the Hang & Level makes […]

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