A Little Paint. A Lot of Wow. Five Small Paint Projects With Big Impact

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When Morgan Pederson designs an interior, style and budget meet in a really good place, like on this wall, where thrifted picture frames look nearly surreal and take on new importance when treated with the remaining paint. Image via Design … Continue reading

PAINTED STAIRS: A Colorful Way to Step up Your House Style

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A staircase is a vertical passageway, often a transition from lively public areas to quiet private spaces. This architectural connector bridges upstairs and downstairs, and though adherent to engineering standards, can be creatively interpreted. Straightforward, gracefully curved and spiraled, punctuated … Continue reading

COLOR HIGH: Color on the ceiling gives rooms a finished look and mood boost

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Image via Brittany Stiles In an interview in House Beautiful (re-blogged at Brittany Stiles) designer Ruthie Sommers was asked, “Almost all your ceilings are vividly colored. What’s wrong with white?” She replied, “White is boring on a ceiling. I may … Continue reading