These are some great images I grabbed from an artist’s blog “Inside A Black Apple” where she has posted great pictures of her apartment. Design has a lot to do with copying – emulating styles from your surroundings and applying them with your own twist. I love how the author has used her own book [...]

Foldbedding.com has a product called Wallter Tiles. These are wood-based cutouts that are primed and ready to be painted in a color of your choice. The back has a sticky surface so you can easily apply it to your wall. This is a fun way to add color and dimension to your room, and you [...]

I have heard about starched fabric used as wallpaper in apartments, and I think this is such a great solution! I haven’t tried this yet, but I will definitely post when I do. The fabric clings to the walls with water and starch and dries in place. When you are ready to move, you pick [...]

Are you thinking about painting your apartment? Here are a few things to consider before beginning the task… 1. Are you allowed? Many apartment complexes or independently owned properties allow the tenant to paint the walls as long as they are repainted when vacated, or if it isn’t repainted, money will be withheld from the [...]

Lin Hill from Realtor Magazine wrote an article about home staging to maximize your home’s appeal. Here are her main three points: 1. Depersonalizing the space by removing family photos, taking everything off the refrigerator, and stripping the kids’ rooms of posters and baseball trophies. 2. Clearing high-traffic areas of excess furnishings to maximize feelings [...]

A truly custom space involves putting your own fun twist on things. Why not make your own furniture and create a unique one-of-a-kind piece? www.instructables.com has great how-to videos that are posted by everyday people. In most cases, people had a need in their home: a desk, chair, bed… (or even lcd screens and lamps!) [...]

I often get asked which paint sheen is best for certain projects. This is sometimes confusing because many companies have their own labels for their different paint sheens. Common naming conventions include semi-gloss, eggshell, and flat. Here is a quick guide to helping you select the best sheen: Flat: This sheen has a matte finish [...]

No sooner than I posted the Pottery Barn Stratton Bed did I find this similar but do-it-yourself solution on Martha Stewart’s Blueprint website. The similar idea of under-bed storage was created using old drawers and a few casters. I think this is a great “to get you by” solution until you are ready to invest [...]