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 popularity of faux finish paints — metallic, clay, magnetic, chalkboard, whiteboard paints and the like — may have a sociological basis as much as a desire for something new or flashy. “Retro chic ...

Create the kitchen of your dreams with this DIY project. 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 ...

With some paint and glazes, a few tools and a little time, a plain, functional front door can become a home’s welcoming statement, with the rich colors and grains of oak or mahogany. A concrete column ...

In this video, I'll show you 3 progressively advanced ways to create a "wood look" on any surface using this one special paint. Each "diy" technique adds a few more steps, making it easy to achieve a ...

We've finally caught up with the Mesopotamians, who are credited with giving up on plain walls and inventing faux finishes - about 5,000 years ago. To modern faux finishers, amateurs and professionals ...

Dear James: I was at a recent home show and saw how some faux painting really jazzed up a room. My budget is limited, so I plan to try to paint my dining room myself. Please give me some hints on ...

This kitchen- and den-combo are command central for this busy family. It’s the gathering place for kids, pets, family and friends and bears the brunt of everyday activities. When the homeowners ...

An important step to take before painting woodwork is to pick the right color of paint, especially if you want to illustrate the look of healthy wood grain. Denise selected the color "Mud Puddle" as ...

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 ...