PAINT COLOR TRENDS FOR 2010

The popular paint colors of nature continue to dominate the color trends for 2010. However, the uncertainty about the future leads to a new direction of personal discovery and alternative thinking. Gone is the harshness of Black Satin from the 2009 palette but the carbon grays and earthen browns are again present in the 2010 three color trend collections. Gold and bronze metallics are still

Home Painting and Decorating Tips

Following are 20 of our home painting and decorating tips. Please feel free to try them out at home! If you'd like more, sign up for our free Interior Design Tips weekly newsletter with the form at the bottom of this page.1) A foyer speaks of the personality of its occupants. Perhaps you are passionate red, cheerful yellow or tranquil blue.2) Harmonize the paint colors that make up the palette of

Post Painting Care

From cleaning tips to DOs and DON’Ts, follow these steps to ensure that your walls look as good as new, for longer.    * Most wall paints (like emulsions and washable distempers) can be periodically cleaned with a mild soap water solution. However, stubborn and very old stains are difficult to remove from the film.    * Cleaning can be done at least 2 weeks after application of finished coat for

Colorful Hexagonal Wall Tiles Made From Sound-Absorbing “Wood Wool”

Fresh from the scene of Stockholm Design Week, these colorful hexagonal wall tiles by Form Us With Love strike a brilliant balance between sustainable materials, economy and functionality. The modular tiles are available in a variety of different colors and can be assembled in various patterns to create a gorgeous mural on your wall. The tiles are made from wood fibers mixed with cement and water

Tissue Paper Paint Texture Effects

Texturing with tissue paper can add depth and nuance to any wall. This simple technique, along with the right paints and glazes, can give a wall a range of different looks.For a simple textured finish, you can use just paint or cover it with a glaze that’s two shades darker. To create a leather-like texture, use a reddish, brown, or tan paint and finish with a darker glaze. To mimic gold leaf,

Paint & Painting

Paint is both decorative and functional. It can freshen the exterior of a home, enliven interior rooms, set a mood, highlight details, and, of course, protect surfaces such as siding and walls. When it comes to getting the most bang for your home improvement buck, nothing beats a fresh coat of paint.In this section, you will find information on buying paint, painting a home’s exterior, and

Walls & Ceilings

Walls and ceilings are the surfaces in our homes that partition our spaces and provide a sense of enclosure. They are both functional and, to state the obvious, important to the look of our interior spaces. This section of HomeTips explores walls and ceilings—how they are built, the various choices available for building and finishing these surfaces, and how to install and maintain wall and