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What Wall Color Goes with Gray Bathroom Cabinets
| Updated August 5, 2022 | Published October 25, 2021

Gray bathroom cabinets can work with a range of wall colors because gray is a neutral shade. Here we look at the best wall colors to go with gray bathroom cabinets for a stylish finish.

What Color Couch Goes with Brown Carpet?
| Updated July 21, 2022 | Published October 23, 2021

Brown is a very popular color choice for carpets in homes because it provides a neutral base which works well with a lot of color schemes, it helps to ground the room, and it is also an easy color to keep clean because it won’t show stains. If you have a brown carpet, then there is a wide selection of colors you could choose for your sofa to go with the carpet. Here we look at some of the best complimentary couch colors for brown carpets.

7 Delightfully Elegant Crown Molding Color Ideas
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published October 22, 2021

Crown molding is a traditional interior design concept that adds visual appeal to any room. But aside from its aesthetic purpose, crown molding helps raise the ceiling by giving the impression of height. This architectural beauty frames the adjoining walls and ceilings in order to make the room appear larger and more elegant.

What Color Should a Screen Door Be?
| Updated August 15, 2022 | Published October 21, 2021

Screen doors are fitted externally on a house, outside of the main front door of the home. They will be key in forming the first impression that visitors get when approaching the home and can make or break your property’s curb appeal. This is why choosing the right color for your front door is an important decision.

What Color Wood Floor Goes with Gray Walls: 7 Great Options
| Updated July 5, 2022 | Published October 20, 2021

In the interior design world, a gray wall is seen as a neutral and subtle backdrop for bold decor and furniture. But most often, we tend to overlook the color of the wood floors. In  modern interiors, gray walls are often the preferred choice with wooden floors thanks to the many undertones of grays.

Should Crown Molding Be the Same Color as the Walls?
| Updated August 4, 2022 | Published October 20, 2021

If you have moved into a new home and want to put your own stamp on it, then painting your crown molding is one easy way to do this without having to repaint a whole room. Adding new crown molding to a room that doesn’t have any can also be a good way to add style and character.

Light or Dark Bedroom Furniture
| Updated February 1, 2024 | Published October 19, 2021

Deciding between light or dark furniture in a bedroom can be a tough call. In most cases, light or dark furniture can work well, but if you’re trying to create a specific style, then there will be one choice that looks better.

Range Hood Dimensions
| Updated July 7, 2022 | Published October 19, 2021

Range hoods are essential if you want to rid your kitchen of moisture, heat, grease, and odors while you are cooking. They come in numerous designs with various features, but before you narrow down which style you want, you’ll need to settle on a size. Here we uncover the standard sizes for range hoods and which will work best in your kitchen.

Shoe Molding Size
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published October 19, 2021

Shoe molding is a type of trim that can be fitted against baseboards along the floor for a number of reasons. It is known as ‘shoe molding’ because it is used at shoe level and comes in various sizes to suit different scenarios.

8 Grey Walls with Brown Furniture Ideas to Liven Up Your Space
| Updated February 2, 2024 | Published October 18, 2021

When you think of the colors brown and grey, you might immediately picture the outdoors. But did you know the combination of grey and brown for indoor spaces evokes a cozy and welcoming vibe. Grey walls accompanied by brown furniture complement one another and add a sense of sophistication. Depending on your personal style and preference, you may opt for dark or light shades of grey for the walls as this is an incredibly versatile color scheme.

13 Cushions and Pillows that Go with Beige Sofa
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published October 15, 2021

A beige sofa is the neutral backdrop that can be paired with practically any other furniture and accessory color as long as the style is consistent with the sofa’s. When it comes to cushions and pillows, you can coordinate bright accent colors or neutral ones with your bright or muted beige sofa. Even complementary patterns and prints will work beautifully.

Half Vs. Quarter Cement Board
| Updated July 20, 2022 | Published October 14, 2021

Cement boards come in various sizes as standard, with each size intended for different uses. Here we look at the sizes of cement board available and which applications are best used for in-home renovation.