Articles by Linda Merrill
Mid-Century Modern
Posted by Linda Merrill | Oct 13, 2009Sakasa Chair Mid-century modern design is a style of furnishings, products and architecture that were designed during the period after World War II into the 1960's, roughly aligning...
Rearrange Your Furniture for a New Interior
Posted by Linda Merrill | Oct 06, 2009Is it time to shake things up? A simple re-arranging job is all you may need to do to breath new life into tired rooms, without spending a dollar. First Assess Your Space First,...
Hose Holders
Posted by Linda Merrill | Oct 06, 2009Hose Holders The standard garden hose is not the most attractive item in your tool shed. If you are like most of us, it's a nuisance item that spends more time coiled up under a bush...
House Numbers
Posted by Linda Merrill | Oct 05, 2009House Numbers House numbers can be beautiful, they can improve your home's value, and they come in a multitude for forms and styles. But, house numbers are also a safety feature as...
House Tour: Rhode Island Bungalow
Posted by Linda Merrill | Oct 04, 2009House Tour: Rhode Island Bungalow This cheery 1,200 square foot home in Rhode Island didn't start out this way when the homeowners purchased it. A newly married couple, they needed...
Indoor Finishing Makes All the Difference
Posted by Linda Merrill | Sep 30, 2009Indoor Finishing Makes All the Difference For most of us, our homes are our single largest expense and it's important to protect our investment wherever possible. If you are considering...
Make the Most of Your Mantel - Design Ideas!
Posted by Linda Merrill | Sep 24, 2009As we all know, the focal point of any room with a fireplace is sure to be the mantel. But often, we don't know exactly what to do with that space. Do we line up family photos? Prop...
How to Make a Box-Type Home Feel Homey
Posted by Linda Merrill | Sep 17, 2009Are you feeling boxed in by your surroundings? Not everyone lives in a country estate or chic city penthouse. For most of us, our homes are simply average apartments, town homes,...
Bamboo for Your Bathroom
Posted by Linda Merrill | Sep 09, 2009Bamboo for Your Bathroom Bamboo is the new black. It's everywhere, can do many things, and is even slimming! Okay, maybe not actually slimming. But it is a sustainable product that...
10 Exterior Wall Sconces for Under $100
Posted by Linda Merrill | Sep 08, 200910 Exterior Wall Sconces for Under $100 It's time to light up your life - starting with your home! Nothing is more off-putting than a house that has little to no exterior lighting....