Many current interior design trends are embracing a darker, moodier aesthetic â and that extends to paint colors, too. While statement colors sometimes can be intimidating, two local experts share advice on how to successfully utilize dark paint throughout your home. See the light First, consider the light in your space â as well as…
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While creamy white walls will always be a mainstay, people are getting bolder and more confident with color. Whether it’s a subtler look with a muted shade that skews neutral or a true statement-maker use with bold and vibrant shades, one thing is certain: color is in. Here are six paint color trends we predict…
More than 70% of Pennsylvania homes were built before the 1978 national ban on lead paint. In 2021, nearly 5,000 children in the state tested positive for high levels of lead in their blood. Lead paint is the lead source of exposure in the state, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Several cities, including…
From painting to gutter cleaning, there’s no shortage of outdoor projects this fall. Take advantage of the cool weather to complete some of these outdoor repairs or projects. Here are some of my favorite fall projects. If you want to think big, fall is a great time to do some of your larger outdoor landscaping…
Rusmir Kahrimanovic spends a lot of time driving through city of Erie neighborhoods. When he does, Kahrimanovic constantly sees signs of the daunting public health challenge he’s been working for more than a decade to eradicate. Deteriorating home facades. Decades-old window framing. Flaking paint on front porches. Kahrimanovic is fully aware of the dangers that…
While it’s one thing to recognise that brightly coloured lampshades and swathes of patterned fabrics are your thing, it is something entirely different to weave them together to create an interior that feels cheerful and welcoming. One of the joys of researching and writing a book about the homes of 22 of today’s most exciting…
Cheapism / undefined/istockphoto / real444/istockphoto Don’t Sleep on These Fixes Maybe you’ve noticed a warped floor, standing water in the yard, or mold on the walls. Don’t just grab some cleaning tools and hope a good scrub or clean will solve your problems. These signs of a bigger issue shouldn’t be ignored. georgeclerk/istockphoto 1. Asbestos…
Author Elizabeth Metcalfe traveled the length and breadth of England to research New English Interiors, visiting the homes of dozens of creatives ranging from artists Annie Morris and Idris Khan to designers Luke Edward Hall and Duncan Campbell. As the book hits shelves, she recaps five key lessons she learned about working with color in…
