For years, fireplaces blended in too well at Heidi Noun’s north Capitol Hill home. One fireplace was hidden behind a wall, and another was plain white and drab. At the suggestion of an interior ...

Faux finishes have come a long way from pickling and sponge painting the walls. Offerings now range from imitation leather to Venetian plaster, and techniques such as glazing, faux marble, damask and ...

The concept of glazing in reference to decorative and faux painting projects had been something I'd shied away from – on purpose. I know that patience is a virtue, but I like immediate gratification ...

The object of most redecorating projects is to make a room look fresh and new, but there are times the best way to add warmth and character to a room is through the aging process. Recently my co-host, ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Zack Bird is not anti-graffiti. He is anti-tasteless graffiti. A lifelong Philadelphia resident, Bird grew up in the art community and formerly tagged graffiti himself. He has ...

Dear Patty: I would recommend trying it in a small room such as a bathroom first. If you watch an expert painter do it, it looks easy, but there is quite a learning curve, and a delicate touch is ...

There are many different ways to stylishly update your kitchen without investing the time and money for a full renovation. When it comes to the kitchen, you can paint or stain the cabinets a new color ...