Interior Oasis
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!
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DIY Kitchen Booster for Kids
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 [...]
2014 Year of the Horse
  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 [...]
Part 2: White Trim Colors
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 [...]
Non-ASCII Test
This is to test non-ascii characters with the kill grmelins script. Some non-ascii: “this is a test"
Mantle Make-Over
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!
Our Favorite Links This Week
      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
Ask Erika – John
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 [...]
Mirrored Surfaces
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 [...]
Be Bright!
Get through the gray winter by incorporating bright colors into your home. Try hot reds or cheerful yellows. Check out this Artisan Voyage Living Room here!