Interior Design Q&A: Lighting for Beams in a Family Room

June 29, 2014

Do you have exposed ceiling beams in your family room?  What kind of lighting works well in this context?  Let’s see what kind of questions you should be asking yourself:…

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Interior Design Q&A: How to Make Cement Look Like Brick?

June 24, 2014

Is it possible to make cement look like brick?  Let’s find out… Q.  How [do you] paint a cement wall to look like it is brick? A.  Using faux painting…

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Interior Design Q&A: Complementing Off White and Light Green

June 11, 2014

What colors go with off-white walls and light green curtains in a living room?  Let’s see… Q.  I have a living room with light off-white walls and light green curtains.…

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Interior Design Q&A: A Smart Move to Match Cabinets & Flooring?

May 27, 2014

Is it a smart move to try for an exact match between your cabinetry and flooring?  Well, that all depends… Q.  I just did my floors in Brazilian Cherry laminate…

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Interior Design Q&A: Designing Around Knotty Pine

May 23, 2014

Trying to design a room around knotty pine in the walls?  Let’s drop in on this Q&A to glean some useful insights: Q. I have knotty pine wall in a…

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Interior Design Q&A: Jute Rugs in Damp Rooms

March 25, 2014

Is it OK to place a jute rug in a room in which it could potentially get wet?  Let’s find out! Q. Is it okay to use a jute rug…

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