We answer your most-asked questions on home painting, wallpapering, and cabinet refinishing!
There’s more good stuff on our Design Advice page, too.
Interiors that use high-gloss paint on the walls make gorgeous, scroll-stopping photos, and we can’t help but love this high-end, sophisticated look. Having worked with interior designers and painted many of these projects ourselves, we can give you behind-the-scenes advice on how to achieve this beautiful look, both from an
Discover the power of the “fifth wall”! We share what you need to know to elevate your space with ceiling wallpaper, from how to evaluate your space, to installation considerations.
Wallpaper installation estimates work differently from typical home improvement bids. Here’s what to expect when you want to estimate the cost of your wallpaper project, and why it’s often a two-part process!
Getting a lime plaster estimate involves more than just taking room measurements. Learn about texture, sheen, color, and why it’s so important to get a custom sample made!
If you want a lovely, hand-done limewash in your own home, it’s important to know what to expect from start to finish, beginning with the estimate!
Today’s Tuscan design isn’t all dark and heavy like in the past! Discover how this classic style has evolved from 1990s earth tones to brighter, more balanced interiors.
Limewash, lime paint, and lime plaster are often confused with each other, but we explain the differences here. Learn how these rediscovered finishes bring warmth and texture back to both interiors and exteriors.
Love bold design? Maximalism celebrates color, pattern, and personality, proving you don’t need a grand estate to embrace this vibrant style. Interior designer Lindsie Davis gives us her tips and tricks.
Discover how designer Cyndi Hopkins transformed a simple dining area into a warm, modern luxe room filled with personality and sophistication, using bold patterns and warm neutrals to bring this space to life.
Browse our categories to find helpful posts by topic. And you can always call us at 737-257-4191 (for Austin, TX) or 210-741-8610 (for San Antonio, TX) if you have a question we haven’t answered!
We know there’s a lot of “noise” out there. With the monetization of blogs and other sites like Instagram or Pinterest, not to mention lead-generating sites like Angie’s List, it seems like everyone out there has written posts or articles about home improvement and home design, just to get you to click on their site.
Unfortunately, most of the stuff out there is . . . not very useful.
We’ve taken great care to write posts that we feel are more in-depth and practical than what you’ll find in the average home painting blog. We especially lean towards topics relating to interior design. Since most home painters don’t have training in interior design or color consulting, and probably don’t work with interior designers as closely as we do, we feel we’re uniquely suited to address some of these topics. After all, there’s plenty of inspiration online, but knowing how to incorporate good design choices into your own home painting project is another matter entirely! We hope you’ll find some good information here.
In addition to design advice, we also show you behind-the-scenes posts like this one on the whole cabinet painting process, and on what really matters when you’re looking for a great painting company. (Hint: It’s not just their online reviews!) And if you’re working with an interior designer, please don’t miss this article on what NOT to do!
We’ve also gleaned some of our favorite interior design-related articles from around the web, here. We don’t share it on our website unless we think it’s truly worth reading!
And if you want some lovely visual inspiration, check out our Instagram, Pinterest, and Houzz pages. (No, we haven’t monetized anything!) Browse the internet and dream, then come here for help in implementing your vision!
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