My Paint Color Changes at Night…Why is That?

By Lindsey Walta, October 1, 2008 | In Home Design |

This is a great article out of the American Society of Interior Designers publication Access. Instead of writing my own spin, I thought I’d just share the article with you. Enjoy.

The “M” Word, Understanding Metamerism Can Help Design Professionals Avoid Costly Color Mistakes.

By Kimi Eisele for the Sherwin Williams, Industry Partner of ASID, Magazine, STIR

Gail . . .

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Going Green in Alabama

By Lindsey Walta, September 25, 2008 | In Green Home Design |

It’s a common joke that we are behind the times here in Alabama. I personally like to think that we move a little slower here because we allow ourselves to stop and smell the roses every once in awhile…but that’s beside the point. The rest of the country has been slowly “going green” and now . . .

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How Long Will Your Major Home Purchases Last?

By Lindsey Walta, September 22, 2008 | In Home Design |

The Chicago Tribune recently wrote an article titled, ”Built to last? Check home’s life expectancy.” This was a great quick overview of how long you can expect the major purchases you will make in your new home to . . .

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What does your front door say about you?

By Lindsey Walta, September 17, 2008 | In Home Design |

There is a contest going on right now, put on by Popular Mechanics Magazine, for the “Ugliest Front Door in America.”

www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/home_improvement/4282576.html

13 submissions deemed to be truly hideous are offered to be voted on for the title of “Ugliest Front Door in America.” These people don’t wonder what their front door is saying . . .

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5 Easiest Ways to Change the Look of a Room

By Lindsey Walta, September 15, 2008 | In interior decorating |

1: Paint – it’s relatively cheap and you can easily get a room done in less than a weekend. If you want a small change, try painting a different shade of the color you already have. Go darker for a more dramatic look, or lighter if your current color has gotten stuffy. If you want . . .

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