Adventures in Creating Accent Walls with Stencils

Posted by Ragan Corliss on May 26, 2012 · 17 Comments 

I’m a big fan of accent walls. In fact I have just finished creating two accent walls in two different rooms using a stencil for the first time. Both of these projects were low-budget, so I embarked on a DIY adventure that I will share with you here.

Category Accent walls, Bedrooms, DIY, Home Office, Paint Colors, Uncategorized, Walls

Painted Furniture– Another Must Have for an Updated Interior

Posted by Ragan Corliss on February 2, 2012 · 2 Comments 

Why am I adding painted furniture to my must-have list for an updated interior? Because incorporating a piece or two, (or more), can add a great pop of color, or a unique finish that can absolutely boost the wow factor of your interior, whether your design style is modern, contemporary, transitional or tradititional design! Check out these example photos below and let me know if you agree….

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How to Ease the Process of Choosing Paint Colors

Posted by Ragan Corliss on March 1, 2011 · 9 Comments 

While choosing paint colors can come naturally for some people, it is one of the most common dilemmas I see people struggle over. It’s also an area where people seem to make a lot of painful mistakes. The purpose of this article is to help ease your pain when trying to decide on paint colors.

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How to choose a longer lasting color scheme and maintain an updated interior at the same time

Posted by Ragan Corliss on May 5, 2010 · 2 Comments 

This article will help you choose longer lasting colors and maintain an updated interior at the same time by reviewing the differences between the color trends in the odd and even decades, including examples of how our current climate is affecting our color trends of the decade.

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