I have 480 sq ft and I love it. It was basically raw space that I got to configure myself, so I made every inch count. What makes it work? Leibherr skinny fridge, Meile 18" dishwasher, LG combo was...

Paint the walls bright yellow. Replace the rug with a gray and yellow one with a mod design. Someone said slipcover the chairs. I agree.

Before you do anything to the plastic shade I suggest taking a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (available in supermarkets) to it. The eraser works especially well cleaning plastics. I used it on an old wall...

Slipcovers are not hard to make but they take a lot of time. I lay craft paper out and cut my own pattern (some people sew a muslin first). There's welting that comes with a little edge. That makes...

I don't like the way it looks. I appreciate the function, though.

It is hard to visualize what a pattern will look like once it's covering a large area like a couch. The best way to get to know upholstery fabrics is to look at hundreds of sofas and take note of w...

The Clorox Magic Eraser makes plastic furniture just like new.

Horizon 9 would add the finishing touches to the built-ins on our cottage front porch. The seats are made of beadboard, painted white. Two L-Shaped sectionals at either side of the front door. The ...

Agree, colorist. But artists should get more than $100 for their art. And those who don't have $100 to spend should still be able to surround their homes with art. :-)

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Paint, paint, paint! A light colored high gloss will open up the room like nothing else. So paint, but do it right. If the pine is varnished, wipe the walls down with turpentine. Sand ...

We just finished a bathroom renovation. We took out everything except the toilet and the floor. The bathroom is very small -- 8'x5' -- so it was a challenge to fit in a spa tub and also to keep the...

This wall hanging from CB2 would look great: http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=587&f=4069&viewall=1 Canv...

I think brown is too dark. a soft yellow would open up the room and play nicely with that floor -- as well as transition into the kitchen well. benjamin moore creme fraiche would be perfect.

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I have painted laminate with good results. You have to sand and primer prior to painting. I recommend a glossy white.

I have slate countertops. I'm hoping they'll develop a patina over time. For now, every water spot shows unless I oil it down once a week with mineral oil. I heard you can have slate acid washed, w...

I'd go for some color. With your neutral sofa and dark table you could handle some brights. Two, I think, and I wouldn't make them a matching pair. Smooth modern shapes in bright colors -- like one...