Decorating & Remodeling - May 2007

I want something new and welcoming but not too "babyish" i still have to sleep and live in it

2007-05-17 09:16:46 · 16 answers · asked by ~~♥~*~Teresa~*~~♥~ 1

In a small space....

2007-05-17 08:41:00 · 9 answers · asked by Imagine Peace and Harmony 2

I am moving into a new house next week and I want to paint my livingroom/dining room. Right now it is a very boring tan color. The carpet is a off white color. I really like vibrant/bold colors but what is throwing me off is my furniture. I have an oversized red couch and L shaped chair.
What color would look good with the bright red furniture?

2007-05-17 08:38:21 · 15 answers · asked by Kamunyak 5

2007-05-17 08:16:46 · 3 answers · asked by Joe 1

The trim in my Cape Cod house's living room is three different stain shades, one for bay window, another for fireplace and another for door, and ceiling/floor trim. The windows are stained wooden frame. Can I paint the trim without painting the window casings? Do I have to paint the trim on the rest of the first floor (bedrooms)? Bathroom trim is already painted. Upstairs MBR trim is painted (but not window casings). I want to sell the house. Should I just leave the stain shades alone? The fireplace was just paint-stripped and refinished and is beautiful--it just doesn't match the other trim. Can I paint other trim and leave fireplace?

Any advice?
Thanks!

2007-05-17 08:09:57 · 12 answers · asked by flowben2002 1

we currently have vinyl tiles in the entry way and kitchen. I would like to put something else down, but we are over a crawl space, the floor gives and it tends to get cold in the winter. Can we use ceramic or do we have to stick with vinyl ? any ideas would be helpful. TY

2007-05-17 08:08:35 · 6 answers · asked by meesh 1

I want to re-do our kitchen countertops.
Granite is out - too costly
Corian looks great , but is only a bit cheaper.

I'm not looking for a "first class" effect, just something that looks better than laminate.

Any suggestions?

2007-05-17 08:02:44 · 4 answers · asked by Salami and Orange Juice 5

emulsion on tarmac - will it wear off? water based v oil based etc?

2007-05-17 07:58:20 · 4 answers · asked by Joe 1

I need ideas for decorating a small restaurant. We serve Gyros along with Chicago style hotdogs etc. Fast food place.
Any suggestions in the decor, paint color and where to purchase items at reasonable prices?

2007-05-17 07:53:45 · 4 answers · asked by nuthen2it 1

I have a bed and I really like it but it takes so much space in my room. I have a small room. Should I toss it or just buy a futon?

2007-05-17 07:06:03 · 8 answers · asked by rosemarie 3

Some of our windows don't open all the way, others the sash is broken so they must be propped open. It was not a consideration when we purchased to have perfect windows, so wondering if it improves the resale value enough to warrant replacing them??? Looks like about $7,000.

2007-05-17 06:46:49 · 18 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-05-17 06:14:03 · 5 answers · asked by Joe 1

Put in Ceramic til a couple years ago and it obviously doesn't go under my existing cabinets. How do I make it work if the new cabinets I select don't match exactly?

2007-05-17 05:04:14 · 3 answers · asked by Mark R 1

2007-05-17 04:49:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have nice countertops but they are white, and scratched. Is there anything, like using Fusion paint, that I can use to change the color of this material?

2007-05-17 04:37:48 · 5 answers · asked by Peter 5

The bathroom floor is white with a rose/burgundy color in it. I really don't like the green vanity and tile but I think I'm stuck with it!!

2007-05-17 03:13:06 · 11 answers · asked by bluemoon 1

i have 3 foldgers cans,and i wanted to keep them,something tells me to make something out of them,i have two small ones and two big ones,i would like to make something but i just dont know what...any ideas?

2007-05-17 02:42:22 · 3 answers · asked by bindyboo12000 1

I thought about a plant for his really sunny front porch, but don't want to pressure him with keeping it alive. is there a good hearty plant out there? or maybe scrap that and get him a nice nitelight for the bathroom? (that's my standby housewarming trinket). Any other ideas would be appreciated -- budget is no more than $25. Thanks!

2007-05-17 01:35:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

What colors would you use if your sectional is a very light tan color (microfiber material) and your end tables and coffee tables are you black and silver color????

2007-05-17 01:28:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-16 16:16:24 · 23 answers · asked by CTCCB 2

I'm a 18 yea rold female, and my room is pretty boring at the time being :( I love the color pink, and want a cutesy room! and BTW i'm not rich, so i need cheap ideas! Any help appreciated! :)

2007-05-16 15:47:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm wanting to repaint my room which is currentley painted half light blue, and half royal blue. I want to paint it a color like beige, light blue, light gray, pink, or orange. Is it required of me to paint it white again before I paint it with colors? All answers are appreciated.

2007-05-16 15:11:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous 2

I have black sectional couches

2007-05-16 14:23:04 · 20 answers · asked by yahoo 2

already found the comforter (victoria's secret)
http://warmbiscuit.com/pinkpolkadots.html (like this)

2007-05-16 13:27:20 · 3 answers · asked by DANCiNGGQUEEEN♔ 4

Just purchased new bed...like sleeping in a watchtower. It is way too high!!! I removed the frame and put the boxspring/mattress directly on the floor. At least I don't have to take a running jump to get into bed! Any reason the boxspring cannot be on the floor, instead of the frame?

2007-05-16 13:11:15 · 9 answers · asked by ♪♥♫♥~Misty Shadows~♥♫♥♪ 2

I know that solvents are not required to make good paint, for instance there are many REAL low voc paints that do not use these solvents and the performance of that paint is equally comparable to the performance of the more toxic types.

How can one say that 300 G/L is low VOC? that is ridiculous, do you think most people are aware that they are inhaling fumes of ethylene glycol, a solvent banned in paint in California? MANY paints contain Ethylene Glycol and it is highly unnecessary so why do companies continue to put these toxic substances in paint?

Another fallacy is the fact that a day or two after the paint is applied the fumes magically disappear...these solvents may continue to "outgas" for months post application - So I guess if people like to inhale carcinogenic solvents use toxic paint right?

Another suggestion by someone is to use perfume to decrease the odor, tell me how does adding perfume decrease the amount of molecules of gaseous solvent in the air?

2007-05-16 12:54:52 · 3 answers · asked by r l 2

I'm 13 and i like stripes. I'm a bit punk rocker and I like the colors red, lime green, bright neon blue, black, and orange. Stripes on the walls and maybe a cool bedding set would be good. I don't have a budget but I would say no more then 300-450 $. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

Thanks <3Shay

2007-05-16 12:09:45 · 5 answers · asked by Shay 1

2007-05-16 11:51:17 · 7 answers · asked by sillyivy 2

We can't afford new carpeting right now, but paint is cheap! Also, if you want to go a step further, what color curtains?

2007-05-16 11:36:38 · 10 answers · asked by pookiemct07 5

2007-05-16 08:06:15 · 15 answers · asked by JR 1