Thinking of painting your staircase banister? DO IT ALREADY! I contemplated painting mine for a couple of years. The honey-colored stain was getting dingey and worn from years of use – not to mention it totally clashed with our dark stained floors. But I worried that it wouldn’t turn out or I wouldn’t like it, and of coarse – painting wood! Eek. That’s the great thing about design, though – if you don’t like something, you can always change it! So, I finally just went for it and I am so happy with the results. I live in a home built in the late 70’s. There are so many things I love about living in an older home including the quality of the construction, the
more...There are a whole host of reasons why people choose not to hire an interior designer and decide they can do it on their own. Hiring an interior designer may be intimidating to some. Or maybe they thinks it’s too expensive. Or maybe they feel it is not necessary to use an interior designer anymore because Pinterest. I would like to tell you several reasons why an interior designer is a welcome addition to your design project and can actually end up SAVING you time, money and headaches! Maintain Budget – It’s amazing how quickly all those little purchases can add up when you’re not paying attention. Designers will help you stay on budget by keeping track of every expense to maintain the overall project
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