DIY decorators often get the furniture plan right and nail the neutrals but then cringe like the Cowardly Lion when choosing color. Afraid of making a mistake, we default to neutrals and maybe one ...

It took me a long time to finally figure out what bothered me about my herb garden. The plants were deadheaded and otherwise neat. The walks were swept and tidy. Still something seemed amiss. Weeks ...

I often hear people say, "I'm hopeless at picking colours." If that sounds like you, don't feel bad. It can be daunting to choose colour schemes for your home, especially if you haven't spent years ...

Anne Hepfer teaches the basics of the colour wheel and discusses how basic colour theory can help the "colour challenged" make successful colour choices. A colour wheel (also referred to as a colour ...

The color wheel makes my head spin like a dog chasing its tail. I make no more sense of it than I do of such bewildering canine behavior. My confusion made for some interesting color combinations in ...

Like many do-it-yourself decorators, I’m always on the lookout for ways to bridge the gap between my limited skillset and the world of fine design. I look for what great designers know that the rest ...

Forget expensive home renovations. The simplest and least expensive ways to unify your home is through well-selected paint colors. If you’ve tried your hand at home design, however, you know that ...

You don't have to invest in a full-on renovation to spice up a room. Color blocking is an affordable technique you can apply ...