The problem with the tile has nothing to do with the cabinet paint color. The tiles don't work because they do not relate to the style of the kitchen. Your kitchen is vintage. The tiles are trendy ...

Eurocentric? Really? For a brief moment I thought this was a joke, a la Unhappy Hipsters. I'm hoping that the sense of self importance conveyed by the post is coming more from the AT ...

This needs more than cosmetic work. The layout is inefficient, paint and a range hood are the least of your worries. As others have noted, it is a gut job. That being the case, take your time and S...

One unpleasant reality is that in many cases, you may be somewhat on your own in this situation. In many urban areas, this is a large problem and you may get limited support from city resources (bo...

Your bathroom is classic and traditional. The fixtures and finishes you’ve selected lean toward the antique – and you just have to embrace that! Putting up a Marimekko shower curtain an...

Kennjamin is right -- this is very 80s. Tasteful 80s. My working class parents' house aspired to this, but never quite got there. Keep in mind that not everyone buys into every trend ...

I read this on Sunday and thought it was odd. The idea is interesting and worthy of consideration. But to me, living off the grid means being self sufficient. Under that definition, none of these p...

Restor-A-Finish is super easy to use. Just wipe on / off with a rag.

Don't try to refinish it. This is rattan with wrapped details. That would be a huge project best tackled by a pro. Don't paint it. In my experience, this type of rattan never looks goo...

You have great bones to work with! Since this is a townhouse, you may be restricted in terms of exterior modifications. This is especially true of architectural and hardscape elements such as Frenc...

This is stunning! I love the melding of old and new (Eastlake bed and Lucite tables...), and the careful yet not contrived display of objects. Many of these objects are rather humble in origin, but...

I think you're asking about how to make the space a bit lighter in feeling... not necessarily how to introduce more color. Three suggestions: 1) Replace the dark rug with something lig...

This piece has so much display space that it can easily become cluttered or overloaded. Also, the shelves with the backing are quite tall, so you need items with some height to fill those. Three su...

I just now linked to Katherine Morley's "old" site to see how she describes the pieces. She includes a brief biographical note for each person, as well as a brief introduction to the series. I wish...

AT: These are real people --- who also appeared in the 1932 movie "Freaks." You should "finally get around" to seeing that film. (though I'm not sure about the curved lady...)

Also, this looks like it is not quite finished... cord control, etc. And the room would look SO MUCH different with better photography. I'm guessing these are some quick snaps taken by the designer...

Not what I'd do in my bedroom, but I like it. Clearly the occupant is a man. It feels masculine, clubby, livable, not terribly overdesigned. The globe table feels a bit overdone, but otherwise I'm ...

I always appreciate seeing the occupants, as well as the homes. Thanks.

The books in the fp look nice, but were probably styled just for the photo shoot. You wouldn't really store books like this. And the others... just look like piles of books waiting to ...

Black and brown can coexist very well. The reason it is not working here is because: 1) There is a lot of furniture and "stuff" in the room (3 floor lamps!), and its arrangement is som...