There are a lot of qualities that can make a home feel luxurious — lots of windows, for instance, or intricate millwork — but one sure bet is high ceilings. Ceilings that are 9 feet high and taller make a space feel airy, spacious, and downright expensive. But if your home has low ceilings, it may…
Wondering where to use flat, satin, semi-gloss, and other paint finishes? We asked the experts to explain. Morsa Images/Getty Images Choosing the perfect paint color for your home is a big decision, but perhaps even more important is choosing the right type of paint finish. Also known as sheen, paint finish refers to the amount…
Because I always have redecorating on my mind, when offered an advance review copy of “How to Redecorate,” a book just out from Farrow & Ball, the venerable English maker of high-end paints and wallpaper, I raised my hand. While I expected a book on, well, how to redecorate, as in refresh rooms in your…
Because I always have redecorating on my mind, when offered an advance review copy of “How to Redecorate,” a book just out from Farrow & Ball, the venerable English maker of high-end paints and wallpaper, I raised my hand. While I expected a book on, well, how to redecorate, as in refresh rooms in your…
SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors’ 118-110 loss to the Cavaliers at home on Saturday night followed a similar pattern to their loss in Cleveland last week. A second time around, the Warriors had no answer for Cleveland’s length and athleticism in the front court. Steph Curry’s 30 points represented the Warriors’ only significant offensive movement…
Marni Jameson Because I always have redecorating on my mind, when offered an advance review copy of “How to Redecorate,” a book just out from Farrow & Ball, the venerable English maker of high-end paints and wallpaper, I raised my hand. While I expected a book on, well, how to redecorate, as in refresh rooms…
Can’t decide between the warmth of beige and the sleekness of gray? You don’t have to. Combining the best of both worlds, the greatest greige paint colors add just the right amount of warmth to a home without feeling too dark or claustrophobic, and the perfect touch of coolness without coming off as stark. With…
The Chicago Paint and Coatings Association has extended the deadline to enter your home in the 38th annual Chicago Finest Painted Ladies and Her Court Competition. Now until Nov. 15, you can enter your home or business in this “beauty contest” for homes and businesses. This contest encourages not only the more traditional Victorian style…
