I came across a question at Curbly where a reader asked about covering popcorn stucco walls with fabric.

I have an interesting problem. Interesting for others, but driving me batty.
I have moved into an apartment that is the old Mayor’s mansion in the town I live in. It really is a super cool space. Large rooms, hardwood floors, floor to ceiling windows, a grand entrance…. Just great. EXCEPT the master bedroom. Someone, I have no clue who, felt that putting a chair rail around the room with popcorn ceiling style stucco stuff on the lower half was a good design decision.

The chair rail juts out quite a bit from the wall, so I was thinking that perhaps I could staple gun fabric from the chair rail down to the floor… but No clue what to do.
Any suggestions? Help. Please.

As I was attempting to answer her question it became obvious to me that my answer was too long to post in a comment, so here is how I would cover textured walls with fabric. [Read more →]

I received a version of this list in my email today. Sent by friends, I know it was meant as encouragement and inspiration. Even though it’s been posted many times over, I feel that this is good information for women of any age, so I’m posting it too. A little research has revealed that the true writer of these words was Pamela Redmond Satran. Written in 1997, it was originally published in Glamour Magazine. The author, having passed her 30th birthday, wanted to share with other women some of the things she wished she had and had known by the time she reached that age. Since it’s original publishing, she’s added a few items to her list and she encourages us to do the same. [Read more →]

Create something unique with these ideas for easy, inexpensive, do-it-yourself wall art. Design your own one-of-a-kind art with wallpaper, fabric, scrapbook paper, greeting cards, original photographs / pictures, calendar illustrations….

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Where do you find interior design color inspiration? Finding color inspiration is really as simple as opening your eyes and taking a look around! Color is everywhere, all the time. We eat it, drink it, watch it and wear it. You don’t need to go anywhere to find color inspiration, just open your closet door, look under your feet, or glance out the kitchen window. We are completely surrounded by a multitude of inspiring color palettes. [Read more →]

Don’t get stuck in a ceramic tile or porcelain tile kitchen backsplash rut! We did a little virtual shopping and came up with some other backsplash material options. Just as material options vary greatly, so do their prices. We’ve tried to focus our attention on options that are budget-friendly and stylish - not to mention easy for the do-it-yourselfer to install herself/himself. For each material example discussed, we have included a source, material size information and basic pricing.

A quick look at these kitchen backsplash pictures just might have you heading in a new design direction. [Read more →]

Looking for an inexpensive stainless steel kitchen backsplash? A stainless steel backsplash can be an expensive option. We looked at various options for stainless steel backsplashes and found that the prices for the stainless steel alone can be very cost prohibitive $170.00 to $330.00 for one 30″ x 24″ panel at one source. If you’re not feeling terribly confident about working with stainless steel yourself, add onto that the cost of having it professionally fitted and installed and you could be looking at hundreds of dollars. As the expenses add up a stainless steel kitchen backsplash doesn’t equate to a very budget-friendly backsplash option. And then we visited Ikea. [Read more →]

Don’t think you can afford a new kitchen backsplash? Think again! A faux tile backsplash is by far the least expensive backsplash option and quite simply the easiest to create. With just a few tools you’ll be well on your way.

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How To Design A Contemporary Home Office

A contemporary area rug not only adds soft comfort underfoot, but it can also provide inspiration for a color scheme. Such is the case in this home office design storyboard. The calming shades of blue and green, perfect for a home office, are pulled from the area rug and repeated in the paint samples and decorative accessories.

To make this design work for a small space, a console table functions as a desk. With its spare design and clean lines it takes up very little physical or visual space. [Read more →]

Any teen would appreciate a bedroom that included these elements of design.

Metal storage cabinets provide a creative and unique clothes storage solution. The wood finish of the clean-lined, contemporary twin bed frame is repeated with the use of the wood storage boxes as a decorative and functional accessory. The bold red of the metal storage cabinets is continued in the fabric samples. This red cotton fabric would be ideal for use as drapery fabric (with lining) or to make covers for throw pillows. The surfboard themed area rug introduces green, yellow and blue to the color palette while still continuing the red. Light can be directed where it is needed with the adjustable wall spotlight.

Product Details, Prices & Sources Are Listed Below The Storyboard [Read more →]

Coming up with an interior design plan is almost as much fun as seeing your dream project come to fruition. One tool commonly used by interior designers to show clients how a room design will come together is a storyboard / mood board. This design tool is not reserved for use by professional interior designers alone, you can step into the designer’s shoes and create your own design storyboard. [Read more →]