A reader facing some decorating dilemmas in her living room emailed Your Decorating Hotline for help. She and I corresponded about the room and I'm sharing the results here as you may find the information interesting and applicable in your home.
Dining Room Dilemma
"I have a question regarding my dining room. I have attached some pictures for you. I want my dining room to
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Yesterday a reader asked if she could update her bathroom colors by painting the tile and today a reader struggles with tile color and selecting a wall color that works with it.
A Reader Asks "What Color Walls Go With My Tile?"
"Help! I have a master bathroom with light gray tiles with a few (random patterned) cobalt blue tiles. The tub and pedestal sinks are white and the
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A reader struggling with the color of her bathroom tile inquired about the possibility of painting over it. Old, outdated tile colors in a bathroom or kitchen is not an uncommon problem. Ceramic and porcelain tiles wear so well they generally outlast color and style trends. There are options to ripping out ugly tile - but there are some limitations too.
A Reader Asks
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posted by Terrie filed under Color
Today will wind up this series on color. Together we've explored the colors of red, blue, yellow, green, secondary colors like orange and purple, the neutrals of black, white and gray and then yesterday the warmer neutrals of tan, beige and brown. While there is certainly lots more to learn and share about color, these articles will give us a
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posted by Terrie filed under Color
Neutrals probably need no introduction. Many of you already decorate liberally with neutral colors like tan, beige, cream, off white, brown, etc. because.....well, because it's safe and comfortable.
Characteristics of Neutrals
Neutral is a very broad category. It covers everything from buff to chocolate brown; from ivory to mocha; from tan to espresso. The lighter tints of neutrals (you know, all those 500 shades
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Black: the absence of all color. White: the presence of all color. Gray: the perfect middle ground.
Black isn't always grim - it can by sparkling and stylish; white isn't always crisp and clean - it can be muddy; gray isn't always dreary - it can be dramatic and playful. Black, white and gray are neutrals. By that I mean they
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