Home Décor
Home decorating isn't a task that comes easily to everyone. There's a lot to choose from with a sea of paint colors, flooring options, furnishings, and ideas available on the Web. We've sorted through the best the Web has to offer to help you freshen up your home's look, whether you're looking to find general inspiration, get ideas or buy items for specific rooms, or hire a professional.
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Changing the wallpaper and repainting are among the more manageable tasks in home improvement but they can easily have pronounced and lasting effects on the ambiance of your home. If a visual rather than a functional change is in order, then consider the patterns and colors of your walls first. Altering them is relatively easy and might satisfy that craving for something new. The sites in this section aid you in envisioning that new look, and making that vision a reality.
- Visit Domino Magazine to use the "Design Calculators" (under "Resources"). The calculators help you figure out how much paint and/or wallpaper your project requires. The site also has articles about how to apply paint and wallpaper.
- If you need to remove some wallpaper, read this article from HGTV.
For wallpaper ...
Waverly
sells a large selection of wallpaper and fabric. It also provides a "Decorating Studio" where you can dress a blank room with the wallpaper of your choice. You can browse the "Great Rooms" photo gallery if you're in need of inspiration, or visit the "Project Center" for home project ideas and step-by-step instructions.
Brewster Wallcovering Company
has wallpaper as well as murals and posters if you're looking for something a little more original. The "Find Products" search system is very thorough as it asks for a specific room, preferred color, and preferred theme. Check out the "How to Hang" section for detailed instructions on preparing walls and hanging new wallpaper. There is also a "My Choices" feature, allowing you to keep track of your favorite items.
Secondhand Rose
offers more than 1,000 vintage wallpaper patterns from the 1860s to 1970, as well as linoleum flooring from the turn of the century to the 1950s. These products are very distinctive but can be costly.
York Wallcoverings
is the oldest and largest wallcovering manufacturer in the United States, founded in 1895. The Web site has an in-depth search system that invites visitors to search by collection, room, color, style, or theme. There is also a comprehensive "Installation" page with detailed instructions including animated instructions that show you how to prepare and hang wallpaper. Under "Ask the Designer," visitors are encouraged to ask Betty, York's resident wallcoverings expert, questions about their project.
For paint ...
Benjamin Moore
has many resources for the homeowner. There are several projects and how-to guides featured on their Web site. There is also a page called "My Favorites" (which requires registration before using) where visitors can save links to favorite paint colors and other products they'll need. Color trends and photos highlighting the latest design fashions are easy to find on the site.
Sherwin-Williams
has all the resources one needs to get started on a painting, staining, or wallpapering project. There are tips and how-to guides and also a "
Problem Solver" feature that describes the most common paint problems and the best ways to address them.
Old Village Paint
offers a rare palette of Colonial, Federal, and Victorian period paint colors to give your home an authentic historical flavor. Visit the "Preparation and Application" page for detailed instructions on using these paints.
Anna Sova
has created a line of luxury organic paints made from all natural ingredients. Browse the "Palettes" area for a list of color collections with names like "Odd Sorbets" and "Ancient Americas." The site provides a "How to Use" page for those working with this type of paint for the first time.
To hire a professional ...
Renovation Experts
offers free estimates and tips on hiring a contractor. You can search this nationwide network of 3,000 pre-screened and pre-qualified remodeling contractors to find the painting and wallcovering expert closest to you.
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