And it seems to me that having a few rooms with taller ceilings makes those 8 foot ones look even lower! Over the years, I have figured out some ways to make those low ceilings look higher. And most of these techniques don't cost a lot of money or require a lot of effort, so you...
If you have small rooms in your house or apartment, you know it can be tricky to decorate them so they don't look crowded. Whether you are decorating your living room, office or bedroom, these ideas on how to make a small room look bigger will help it feel like you have more space ...
But with architects and homeowners prioritizing large hallways, tall ceilings, and spaciousness in contemporary homes, oversized front doors have become a trend in modern design, dominating the architectural marketplace. Although large doors are a bigger investment, they automatically make homes seem ...
pale shade, and don't put in border tiles or outline the edges of an expanse of tile with a different color. Large tiles make a space look larger. Install them all the way up to the ceiling to make the ceiling seem taller; an expanse of tile on the bottom with plain wall above it...
One of the significant trends of 2019 is painting, adding texture or hanging wallpaper on ceilings. In a child’s room, you could go for whimsical and add a cloud or solar system wallpaper. In a dining room, a metallic shade will draw the attention up and make the room seem taller. ...
Nail-laminated timber (NLT) comprises parallel pieces of lumber stacked on edge and fastened together with nails. It’s typically used for floors and ceilings. Dowel-Laminated Timber (DLT) Dowel-laminated timber (DLT) is similar to NLT and is made by stacking parallel pieces of lumber together...
Hi, Steph i would like to know how did you build that wall. What did you did to make it stand without a wall to anchor it. I am from the island of Puerto Rico. I build a wall in my backyard but it doesnt look as good a yours! Andre Dear Andre, My climbin
RULE:Make sure yourconsoleis the same height or a few inches shorter than the back of your sofa. It should also ideally have about 6″ of space on either end. It just looks strange to have a sofa console table that’s taller or wider than your sofa. Keep it a few inches shorter an...
force of wind exposure, and whether the tree is leaning. Metal stakes have tapered bottoms and are a little stronger than treated wooden ones, and should be sufficient for trees no taller than 10 or 12 feet. To DIY your own stakes, taper the ends of 6-foot-long, 2×2 pieces of lumbe...
you want to take advantage of the vertical real estate on your walls as much as possible. Hang shelves up high for books and plants, which will draw the eye up and make the ceilings appear taller. And if you’re looking to incorporate a large statement piece, make it artwork or a stra...