In praise of circles

Jerome L. Olaughlin

5:34:00 PM

What is the most used shape in home decor?  It's the rectangle of course! Tables, sofas, beds, dressers, area rugs etc;  even the shape ...

Can you mix metal finishes?

Jerome L. Olaughlin

6:15:00 PM

I love reader questions because they give  me a writing focus a post.  So here goes... Can you mix metals in your finishes?  The answer is a...

Make mine bleached

Jerome L. Olaughlin

4:36:00 PM

I have a love affair with wood, but I don't like the golden wood tones that come along with wood that is clear coated or lightly stained...

How to choose drapery hardware

Jerome L. Olaughlin

6:45:00 AM

The devil is in the details and simple decisions can lead to big impact both good and bad.  Since there aren't any  absolutes in decor...

Not your average colour scheme

Jerome L. Olaughlin

5:13:00 PM

Some colour schemes are a dime a dozen and others are just daring and interesting. Today I'm looking at salmon/coral/melon and pink/rose...

Hot seats

Jerome L. Olaughlin

3:12:00 PM

Dining rooms have a tendency to be formal affairs with matching table and chairs. but that doesn't mean they have to be. You can shake i...