Despite a tight budget and very little time, we were able to transform this teenager’s bedroom into a mature grown-up space that is serene and restful. This one-day makeover was achieved simply by rearranging the furniture, adding new pillows, and by borrowing a few accessories from other rooms in the house. We started by moving the bed in front of the windows, which made the bedroom look more spacious and...

If you’ve flipped through any women’s fashion or home décor magazines recently you’ve most likely noticed similar fashion trends for both our closets and homes. For instance, floral patterns are a huge blooming trend this spring.

Sometimes the shape of a wall dictates what size of artwork you choose and how to hang it. For example, a wide horizontal wall is perfect to showcase a landscape piece or a group of smaller frames grouped together horizontally. On the other hand, a tall, skinny wall is the ideal spot to display a tall piece or a group of smaller pieces like we did here. Tall, skinny walls are...

Just when as we were emerging from winter and craving some fresh color for our office walls, the April issue of O Magazine arrived in our mailbox. The gorgeous pastels featured on the cover and throughout the issue were just the inspiration we needed to spring us into renovation action. We wanted to paint our wall with one of the soft Benjamin Moore shades highlighted in Adam’s Style Sheet (page 50). We couldn’t decide which one, so we asked...

Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to take the time to freshen up your home décor by simply re-arranging the placement of your furniture and accessories. It’s kind of like giving your house a mini makeover by using things you already have, which is exactly what we did with this small bedroom. We created a designer look on a dime, which completely wowed the homeowner. We started the mini makeover by moving...

From time to time, I like to answer our readers’ questions on the blog to help out others who may be experiencing similar design problems. One of our readers recently asked: Q:  “I have a framed canvas that I want to hang over my bed. The top of my headboard is 47″ from the ceiling. The picture I want to hang is 29″ tall and approximately 40″ long. Is the...

If you’re hosting Easter brunch or dinner this year, there’s a good chance that you’ve already started planning the menu. But have you thought about how to decorate your dining table? Easter table décor doesn’t need to be complicated — here are some easy Easter table setting ideas to get you started. 1.  Simple and elegant If you’re pressed for time, this look is simple, elegant, and takes only a few...

One of the most often asked questions we get is “How high or how low should I hang artwork above my headboard?” Framed artwork looks great over a headboard when placed properly — here’s what to do and what to avoid: As a general rule, the bottom of your frame should hang 8” to 10” above the headboard. If you hang artwork any higher it might look like it’s floating...

  Daphne Munro, the host of ABC 15’s Smart Shopper series, is always on the lookout for great deals and new products to try before her viewers decide whether to buy. She recently did just that with our Hang & Level – she wanted to test out whether it really makes picture hanging as easy as we say it does. Daphne tried it ‘again and again, with light and heavy pictures’. Her verdict?...

Centering artwork over a piece of furniture can be a real pain! Sure, you can try to eyeball it, but you’re almost guaranteed to be off. Here’s what I do, and it works like a charm every time. Mark both the center of your furniture and the middle of the bottom of the frame with a small piece of painter’s tape. Using a Hang & Level, lift your frame above...

I love decorating with large clocks. In addition to keeping time, they’re a fun and affordable way to decorate a wall. The challenge with hanging large clocks is to figure out how to deal with the large keyholes they’re often fitted with and to choose the right hanging hardware to use to safely secure them to the wall. Sometimes, it’s all about owning the right tools to get the job done and...

Saint Patrick’s Day is such a fun holiday to celebrate. Some people like to decorate their home in green to welcome the luck of the Irish, others dress up to celebrate, and some just use the occasion to get together with friends at a pub to enjoy great Irish beers. Whether you’re looking for décor ideas, costumes, or recipes to get into the St Paddy’s Day spirit, you’ll find all the...