Why You Should Paint Your Hardwood Floors – 5 Great Reasons!

Paint your hardwood floors?

Is this a good idea?

Sometimes, yes…you should!

Whether it’s a living room, kitchen floor, dining room, etc. painting your hardwood floor could be an excellent choice.

Here are five reasons why painting your hardwood floors is a great idea.

As for the images, these are all examples of various painted wood floors we’ve done in our home!

painted hardwood floors in poolhouseCheckerboard painted wood floor from our former home in New York.

Paint Your Hardwood Floors?

Refreshing your home’s look with a can of paint color is a tried and true re-decorating method.

One I love to talk about over here.

However, when you think about painting, you’re likely picturing a fresh coat of paint for the walls or doors or maybe even a piece of furniture.

We’ve discussed ceiling paints, kitchen cabinet paint colors, various Benjamin Moore interior paint wall colors and even trim and baseboard paint colors...

Not to mention, one of my favorite paint projects, our high gloss blue butler’s pantry!

So, it seems only natural to talk about this type of paint – floor painting today!

Especially because I happen to love this look.

As it happens, you can dramatically change your entire home’s look with an unexpected application of paint to your hardwood floors.

It might seem like an unlikely project, but painting your hardwood floors is a perfectly reasonable decorative paint idea.

It allows you to give your floors a refresh without spending too much time or money on the process.

So, if you’re considering a new home project, below are 5 good reasons why you should paint your hardwood floors.

Keep Reading

Where To Buy Art Online: An Art Lovers Guide For Affordable Art

Where to buy affordable art online?

What are the best sources for buying art online?

Finding The Best Places To Buy Art Online

One of the most frequently asked questions I get about our home (righ after questions about paint colors which I’ve answered here and here) is where to buy art online.

I get a lot of compliments on the pieces in our home and while I didn’t technically buy all of them online in the traditional sense – I certainly did discover all of the artists online.

The curated collection of art in our home is something I’m most proud of.

However, this does take time!

Keep Reading

Marble vs. Quartz Countertops: everything you wanted to know

Marble vs. Quartz countertops?

This is a question we’ve given a lot of thought to over here and one I receive all the time in emails.

So much so, I’m bringing back this post on my favorite countertop material debate-

If you’re in the market for new countertops, you’ve come to the right place.

marble counter tops in white kitchen
all decor sources listed at the bottom of this post

 

The Benefits of Marble vs. Quartz Countertops

When you’re building a kitchen or bathroom, there are dozens of choices to make, from cabinetry to paint colors.

Every choice you make determines the style and aesthetic of your kitchen and how it relates to the rest of your home.

Countertop materials – the choices can seem endless, but this is obviously such an important (and expensive) decision.

Since your countertops are one of the main focal points of the design, when you select a particular color or type, it can determine almost everything else about your kitchen’s overall look.

Nowadays, countertops come in nearly endless colors and patterns, shades and grains, but the most common stone to use is either marble or quartz.

Marble vs. Quartz countertops!

Both are excellent options for your kitchen countertops, but depending on your needs or your budget, there are a few considerations to take into account before you make your choice.

Since I’m familiar with both, through trial and error,  I thought I’d address this popular question here today.

Let’s dig into the pros and cons of marble vs. quartz countertop options.

Keep Reading