Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

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Finding a paint color is tricky in and of itself, but painting a kid’s room adds another complicated layer to the design process. Now, it’s you and your little design assistant’s opinions both being ...

18 Living Room Color Ideas That are Oh-So Inviting originally appeared on Parade Home & Garden. From cozy nights in watching movies with the family or ultra-chic dinner parties that transform into ...

Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to ...

The end of painting season draws near in many parts of the world—that’s the time of year when you can keep the windows open as you replace the not-quite-right colors on your walls with new ones. But ...

Though the term is used interchangeably with oil-based paints for most practical purposes, alkyd paints are actually not oil-based but alkyd resins mixed in some sort of thinner. When most people ...

But now after spending a few years putting her touch on the space, she describes the style as "coastal Connecticut meets Austin Powers meets Topanga Canyon." Credit: Alex Scott Credit: Alex Scott "I ...

Many people choose to renovate their homes from time to time, but some may end up regretting their decisions if the results don't match their expectations. One DIY enthusiast has revealed why she ...