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13 year old house w/ textured ceilings w/ peaks. To easily remove them, can I take heavy roller and remove peaks and be left with a less textur ceilin
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How to remodel a blank large wall with a vaulted ceiling?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Sep 20, 2013

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Is there a place to get color ideas for interior design?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jul 25, 2013

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I have tall, blue sticks/twigs?? in an approx. 3 ft. tall, round vase. looks dated, would like suggest. to replace twigs. Live in SC low country.
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jun 11, 2013

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We are about to put hardwood flooring in our foyer, living room, dining room and kitchen. We have 3.25 inch red oak flooring in the family room which
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on May 7, 2013

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Is it ok to stain doors but paint the trim and crown molding?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on May 5, 2013

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Should I put window treatments above or below transom windows?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Apr 1, 2013

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Where does fruit prints go in the house?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Mar 23, 2013

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Do I just replace one textured (popcorn) room with knockdown ceiling?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Mar 6, 2013

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we are taking out preexisting walls. How do we patch the ceiling ater the wall is removed
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jan 18, 2013

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Can you paint your walls with stripes if you have a rustic wood frame bed?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Sep 11, 2012

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We are replacing lighting fixtures from brass to bronze. Do we have to replace door hardware as well?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Aug 13, 2012

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Should my living room flooring color match the existing bookcase, mantle and beams? It is golden oak.
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jul 8, 2012

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What floors and cabinets should you choose with a stained wood ceiling?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jun 15, 2012

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I am putting in chocolate maple cabinets. What color laminate wood flooring would look best since this color will go throughout dining&living;room
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Mar 13, 2012

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I have a corner fireplace in my existing master bedroom but want to remodel and put my master bedroom where my existing porch off master is. If I do
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Feb 28, 2012

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when painting a wall two colors, how high should the bottom color go? what are the rules for color placement? does darker color go on the bottom?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jan 14, 2012

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Can I stain an armoire with plywood sides? I've sanded it to rough it up and that's where I stopped. What's the best stain/sealant? Thanks!
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jan 9, 2012

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In a dining room, does wall art need to be centered with the dining room table?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Dec 27, 2011

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I want to remove rock from walls inside of a house. its these big dark rocks that look like they were put in mortar and attached to walls almost like.
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Aug 9, 2011

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I want to buy a leather sofa but can it go with my wing back chair in green and brown paisley print. Also should it be brown or browish black?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jul 28, 2011

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Can I paint laminate furniture?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jun 17, 2011

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Can I have interior, antique red, doors with off white woodwork or do my doors and woodwork have to match?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on May 30, 2011

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Painted living room a beige-brown color, it sometimes looks a little pinkish as certain times of the day, don't want to repaint.
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Feb 26, 2011

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What are some of the most popular colors for interior painting right now?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jul 26, 2010

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How much twill it cos t to' get a custom bench that is 12 feet by 2 feet with drawers across. The drawer foods are paint grade maple.
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jul 13, 2010

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If you have children with allergies, what are the best materials to work with when doing a remodel?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jul 9, 2010

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Is Kilz the best primer?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jul 2, 2010

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Do you need to have a certain type of house to have a country-style kitchen?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jun 28, 2010

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Does Baldwin or Omnia make nicer interior doorknobs and hardware?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jun 10, 2010

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Is it expensive to create an accent wall with a brick facade?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jun 10, 2010

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When designing an office, how should a desk be placed? Any other office design tips?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on May 24, 2010

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If you want a substantial, hardy standing plant for indoors, what are some good options?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on May 23, 2010

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How do Karastan rugs compare to true persian or oriental rugs?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on May 18, 2010

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Is membership with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) an important thing to look for when hiring an interior designer?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on May 17, 2010

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From a decorating perspective, what portion of your hardwood floors should be covered by rugs?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Apr 12, 2010

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What are good plants to have indoors?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Apr 8, 2010

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How easy is decorative window film to install yourself?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Feb 20, 2010

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Asian, modern, spanish, antiques, oh my! Any tips for blending different styles of furniture within a house or room?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Jan 25, 2010

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How important is it to use paint with mildewcide?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Nov 17, 2009

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What type of paint should I use on steel furniture?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Nov 15, 2009

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Decorative painting on hardwood floors?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Nov 15, 2009

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What can you do with paint that is absolutely caked on?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Nov 15, 2009

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What's involved in removing paint from a brick fireplace?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Nov 14, 2009

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Is bold red paint out of style?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Nov 14, 2009

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Any thoughts on painting ceilings with colored paint?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Nov 10, 2009

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Are Minka Aire ceiling fans a good choice?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Nov 10, 2009

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What are some good sources for cool, cheap accent pieces?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Nov 10, 2009

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Who makes better honeycomb shades: Levolor or Hunter Douglas?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Nov 10, 2009

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Do any designers have experience with pet-proof fabrics, such as those from Chella, Crypton, and Livable Home?
Posted in Decor & Interior Design on Nov 10, 2009