Great Living Spaces Articles

These tromp l'oeil vegetables were painted to decorate the cabinets above the food preparation area.

Historic restoration: The Petersen House, Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C.

Chinese Murals

Chinese art on paper or silk is one of the oldest forms of wall coverings and, with tea...

Living with Paint (Part 1, To paper or to paint? That is the question!

You’ve made the decision to decorate your home. Now you have to decide whether to use wallpaper or paint. Making this decision is a lot like making a decision about a relationship. Wallpaper answers the call for those ready to commit to a long-term relationship. Paint works nicely for those who struggle with commitment...

Living with Paint (Part 2, To paper or to paint? That’s the question! series)

After debating back and forth with herself and her husband, Sandy made her decision. Her newly renovated family room was to be painted, not wallpapered.

Living with Paint (Part 3, To paper or to paint? That's the question! series)

What did Sandy end up doing in her new family room? After her hopes for wallpaper were dashed by her husband and sons, Sandy decided to stencil and paint faux wood.

A Secret Garden

Her dream was to create an English cottage garden. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and beautiful spring flowers. Her reality? A postage stamp backyard with a ten foot cinder block retainer wall.

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