After cabinetry and countertops, you should breathe easy. Though there are many functional assessments around those decisions, the backsplash is a bit more form than function. One thing to keep in mind: though the kitchen segments are ordered, these decisions should be made in tandem if possible. Each decision does impact the other. A backsplash can serve to unify your cabinets and countertop or it can be the focal point, the wow factor. Consider what path you’ll choose as you look at various options. White subway tile, though clean and classic, is not the be all, end all. There are many alternatives.
Easy Mantel Makeover
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I’m not an interior designer – but for better or worse – I play one at home. So when my living room needed repainting, and I opted to go with a completely new color scheme, I took the opportunity to revamp my mantel as well. My thinking was – it’s basically a shelf with some wall space above it to fill – how hard could it be? Turns out there is a fine art to displaying “objets”, and creating an attractive vignette took more trial and error than I thought. I enlisted Lisa’s help during the process as she has an infinitely better eye than I do, and received some invaluable advice. Along the way, I did some painting to update a few existing pieces and got crafty customizing my lampshades. In the end, I am pleased with the result and would love to hear what you think. (more…)
