Have you ever walked into a room and felt like the walls were closing in because of the lack of light? Long time ago, my mom unwittingly created that effect when she painted her windowless laundry a dark gray on a whim. It made her feel claustrophobic! That’s when I discovered the magic of the …

When I think of painting a dim room with a neutral color, I think of a sitcom I watched as a kid. I can’t remember the show’s name, but I vividly recall a man painting his bedroom with photoluminescent paint. Needless to say, the room had an eerie glow at night and wasn’t very peaceful. …

When my brother bought his first fixer-upper, the living room was so dark it felt like a cave. With only one small window and dull gray walls, the space seemed to swallow any light that tried to sneak in. He tried incorporating a lamp here, and a mirror there, but nothing was effective until he …

I often describe myself as an “olfactory person” because I have an acute sense of smell. So, when I wanted to make my home smell better, I knew artificial aromas would not work for my nose. My go-to was finding different fragrance-filled plants to place around my home…and what sensory bliss that provided! The best …

I like to think of indoor plants as little, green superheroes battling invisible enemies in the air. Whenever I’m in my kitchen, I admire (and thank) my snake plants for making my home’s air fresher. Research shows that certain plants can filter out harmful toxins, boost oxygen levels, and promote overall mood. Adding them to …

When it comes to favorite colors purple tends to be the one that people love to surround themselves with. As the holidays roll in and everyone is putting up decorations you may find that the classic red and green just doesn’t do the trick for you. The good news is that your favorite versatile purple …

During my teen years, my parents redid the floors of our home with terracotta brown tiles. My Mom was a creative, so each room had a different wall or trim paint color to create a unique atmosphere. The one constant was the brown tile floors running through the house. No matter the wall color, those …

My brother once owned a cute little house with — wait for it — a fuchsia front door! The color made the otherwise unassuming house stand out in the quiet street and was always a landmark when giving directions. It made me realize how much power a front door holds — it’s the first impression …

Isn’t it satisfying to see the big bathroom transformation you get by painting your cabinets a new color? I enjoy change, so a fresh coat of color helps refresh the space I use daily but sometimes overlook. But when it comes to choosing the right bathroom cabinet color, it can be challenging to decide which …

Have you ever walked into (or even past) your bathroom and bam! There’s that unmistakable whiff of stale urine. I have a very keen sense of smell, and that odor is just intolerable for me. You clean, spray, mop, but somehow, that smell doesn’t quit. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Bathrooms are notorious for harboring …