Steve Green

After graduating in 2011, Steve worked in the interior design industry as a sales, advisor, and marketer. He has been writing and editing since 2014 mostly in the home decor and gardening industry. His area of expertise includes home decor, color matching, and home improvement. Steve is passionate about architecture, interior trends, using colors, and improving all parts of his home. 10 years of professional web publishing and media experience. 8 years working in the home design and interior decor industry.

Posts by Steve Green:

Should You Put Backsplash on The Sides or Not
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A backsplash is a protective and decorative element installed on the walls above a countertop, typically in kitchens and bathrooms. Its primary purpose is to prevent water, liquids, and other substances from splashing onto the walls and causing damage or staining. Backsplashes come in various materials, styles, and designs, serving both functional and aesthetic roles in interior design. When installing a backsplash a common question that arises is whether or not you should install a backsplash around the sides of a sink.

Colors that Wake You Up
| Updated May 15, 2024 | Published December 10, 2023

Colors can have a psychological and physiological impact on your mood and energy levels, which can affect how awake and alert you feel. While individual responses to colors can vary, some colors are generally associated with helping people feel more awake and energized. Here we explore some of the best colors and color combinations to help wake you up.

Interior Door Colors with White Walls
| Updated December 2, 2023 | Published December 2, 2023

White walls provide a neutral backdrop that allows for seemingly endless possibilities for trim and interior door color. White walls can be considered a blank slate, so the interior door color you choose is going to significantly impact the overall aesthetic and atmosphere of a room.

What Color Is Vermilion
| Updated November 29, 2023 | Published November 29, 2023

Vermilion is a bright red-orange color. It is often described as a vivid, reddish-orange hue and is commonly used in art and home decor to create bold designs. The color gets its name from the mineral cinnabar, which was historically used to produce the pigment vermilion. Here we explore the characteristics of the color vermilion and look at how it can be used for the best effect in interior design.

Bathroom Vanity Light Height
| Updated November 17, 2023 | Published November 17, 2023

The standard height for vanity lights that are installed on the wall over the top of a mirror is between 75 and 80 inches from the floor. This takes into account the standard height for vanity units and vanity mirrors. For wall sconces that are positioned beside mirrors over a vanity unit, the recommended height is around 64 inches from the floor.

How High Should the Cabinet Be Above the Toilet
| Updated November 13, 2023 | Published November 13, 2023

Proper bathroom storage is essential to ensure your bathroom looks clean and uncluttered at all times. By installing a range of storage options in your bathroom or washroom, you create places for towels, toilet paper, shampoos, lotions, and toothbrushes to be stored.

Muted Colors What It Is and How to Use It
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Muted colors are subtle than their more saturated counterparts, and they can be used in a number of ways in any area of the home.

Hammock Sizes
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If you want to try out hammock sleeping, or you want to create a place to lounge in your backyard, then you’ll need to learn about the different hammock sizes and how they affect they way you can use them.

What Color Is Carbon
| Updated November 15, 2024 | Published November 2, 2023

The color known as ‘carbon’ is an intense and dark shade of gray that will appear black in most light. Although the color isn’t strictly black, it is considered a shade of black by most people since it is so dark that it would be hard to distinguish it from true black. You could also consider carbon to be a shade of off-black. Here we look closer at the color carbon and explore the best ways to use it around the home.

Ceiling Colors for The Kitchen
| Updated October 28, 2023 | Published October 28, 2023

Ceilings in any room of the home are traditionally painted white, and this is still a popular color choice in modern and contemporary homes. It is becoming more commonplace for other paint colors to be used on the ceiling, so if you want to branch out from the norm then you can explore alternative options. Here we explore some of the best paint colors for kitchen ceilings.

Bean Bag Chair Alternatives
| Updated October 20, 2023 | Published October 20, 2023

Bean bags are a popular choice of seating in casual lounge areas, games rooms, and children’s or teens’ bedrooms. They provide an informal place to relax and can be great for easing tension and anxiety. Bean bags tend to be fairly affordable, making them a common feature in student housing and dorm rooms.

Shed Ceilings
| Updated October 17, 2023 | Published October 17, 2023

A shed ceiling gives the effect of a half-vaulted ceiling, adding height and the illusion of more space to a room that could otherwise appear quite small. There are various different types of shed ceiling, and they can be finished in a number of ways depending on the style you want to achieve.