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Lacquer Is Back—Here’s How Designers Are Making It Feel Fresh Again
4+ week, 1+ day ago (555+ words) rich roots: First made from tree sap, it originated in ancient China and has adorned furniture and walls...She enveloped the walls and ceiling in a glossy, pale mauve lacquer that reflects light beautifully,...
5 Benjamin Moore Colors Designers Use to Make Even the Smallest Rooms Feel Bigger
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (504+ words) “Bridal Rose has cool undertones, which helps make walls appear to recede,” she notes....like using a darker color on the base cabinets, then painting the upper cabinets white to match the walls...
10 Decorating “Rules” Interior Designers Always Break—and Why You Should Too
2+ week, 4+ day ago (878+ words) These decorating “rules” aren’t as set in stone as you think. Stepping into a new home or apartment is an exciting milestone—but it can also feel overwhelming. With so many decisions to make, from choosing furniture to picking paint…...