Salvaged claw foot bath tubs always look great with a new coat of color. Back in the day, these tubs were originally sold with raw cast iron on the outside and later painted to match their new bathroom. If a tub happened to be installed close to a wall, they were often painted only on [...]
The 2014 KBIS show was held this week in sunny (although not too warm!) Las Vegas. Attendees from all over the world came to preview the best of the best when it comes to new products in the kitchen and bath industry. Brand leaders in cabinetry, faucets, bath suites, appliances, tile, lighting and so much [...]
Create a space of retreat and relaxation. Escape from the mundane by seeking inspiration from all over the globe to create a calming and worldly ambience. Check out Behr’s Modern Meets Global Dining Room here!
It’s time to share the special homemade gift that my husband and I made for our son Henry as a Christmas gift. We feel this will make a great children’s gift for anyone year-round. We actually didn’t start building Henry’s gift until December 22 and didn’t completely finish the project until Christmas Eve. Because it [...]
  The Chinese New Year, celebrated this year on Jan. 31st, is directly linked to the Chinese zodiac. A list of 12 animals represents each year, and for 2014 it is the horse. It is believed that a person born in that year will possess attributes similar to that animal. For someone born in the [...]
Because white is by far the most popular trim color for interiors, I decided today’s post should focus on how to use it. White is a very complex hue and is seldom “colorless”. If paint chip samples are compared, you will see how some colors carry undertones of pink, green or blue, while others feel [...]
Avoid that empty-house feeling after packing up your holiday decorations. Use art, candles and other decorative objects to keep that fuzzy feeling flowing. Get great tips for how to style yours here!
      Here’s a roundup of our favorite links this week – enjoy! DIY To Try: Party Supply Organization: http://theglitterguide.com/2014/01/14/diy-to-try-party-supply-organization/ Make & Play: 5 Creative DIY Games: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/staying-in-5-great-looking-diy-games-198939 Sleep on This: 3 New Style Secrets For Your Bed: http://www.domainehome.com/how-to-style-a-bed/?ps=hp&w=rect 33 Insanely Clever Things Your Small Apartment Needs: http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/33-insanely-clever-things-your-small-apartment-needs
Colorfully, Behr reader John asked us about painting the exterior of his home. Read Erika’s advice below! I am planning on painting my home’s exterior Manhattan Mist 760E-2U and my shutters Igloo 760E-1U. Can you suggest some exterior trim colors that are close to burgundy? Additionally, about how many gallons of Manhattan Mist 760E-2U are [...]
Mirrors make the perfect wall accessory when you want to enhance the feeling of depth or openness in a room. It also makes them useful for creating “special effects” because of their ability to cast light, shadows and colors to dramatic affect. To this end we’re seeing mirrors expand beyond walls and frames, and seeing [...]
