If you're thrilled with the color you chose for your walls, why not compliment it or match it on the ceiling? In addition to being just a bit unexpected, it also visually expands the room. More

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Grey continues to be a hot in the nursery. We spotted this grey nursery in combination with soft pink - a throwback to the 80s but also fresh and modern. More

I love that scene in Sex and the City after Big has painted his bedroom wall "China Red." He asks Carrie to stay the night and she responds no, "because, dear friend, you and I are like that red wall. It's a good idea in theory, but somehow it doesn't quite work."

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Years ago, the color darling of the nursery world was chocolate brown. Brown, paired with pink or blue, was everywhere. More

The combination of black and white is timeless and endlessly adaptable. Here are some fun DIY projects that play with this dramatic yet classic pair! More


Painting your front door a nice color is pretty common practice, but doing the same to the ones inside your home can add unexpected color and personality. More

A Brazilian woman, Dona Eunice, and her husband have been caring for children and their families for years. They've fed them, helped employ mothers in a sewing cooperative, and even adopted and took custody of 27 abandoned children. All their good deeds were rewarded by a Brazilian television show with a gorgeous sustainably-focused home makeover. More

020712-woodcrates.jpgCrates aren't a new storage idea, but I love this picture I found over at Gan Rugs. By painting the insides of the crates various shades of blue, you can introduce that inky blue color that's so popular right now into your living space without much of a commitment. More

Andi Dean BeforeAfter.jpgWhen Andi, Dean and their building neighbors decided to re-paint the faded exterior of their Victorian home, it quickly became apparent that the process was not for amateurs. Located in the Alamo Square neighborhood of San Francisco, not far from the famous painted ladies, their building is over a century old. Full of intricate architectural detailing and historical significance, it was important to take the proper steps to restore their exterior, both for the sake of maintaining its historical value and bringing back the vibrant color and detail it once embodied.
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We've been talking up Pantone's color of the year for 2012, Tangerine Tango, in many aspects of home decoration. But we've yet to tackle this question: is tangerine a good option for a baby or kid's room?

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