Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2023 i HGTV Magazine

STAR TIP “You can really jazz up a plain frame by painting a border around it. This also helps set off your art!”—Kristina Crestin, Farmhouse Fixer paint a picture frame 1. Hang pre-framed art on a wall and trace around it; remove the art. 2. Use a pencil and a ruler to draw 3-inch triangles (or another design) around the border you traced, creating a “frame.” 3. Fill in your design with black paint. Let dry, then replace the art. PAINTS *Check for discounts and updated pricing at homedepot.com.…

Add Some Flair Where You Stare Welcome everyone home with an entry hall accent wall featuring bold, graphic stripes. Here, two soft shades of blue get the pop they need next to a three-quarter wall of fresh sea green. Then, open the front door to dimension by contrasting a deeper shade with a softer hue. Tip: Keep lines crisp, even, and uniform by using a level, tape measure, and pencil. Try it! Create a designer worthy curve. Use a pushpin, string, and pencil to create a DIY compass to guide your design. Then, use small strips of Scotch® Painter’s Tape to mask off the outline. Create Some Unexpected Fun In this kitchen, we’re making a splash…without a backsplash. Geometric color blocks add fun and whimsy to floating open shelves. Mix…

supplies WOOD & LAMINATE 150-grit and 320-grit sandpaper 2-inch flat paintbrush or 3-inch foam roller Primer Paint Lint-free rag Beeswax sealer METAL Wire brush 180-grit and 220-grit sandpaper Metal degreaser White vinegar Oil-based primer 2-inch flat paintbrush or 3-inch foam roller Metal-specific paint WICKER Wire brush Spray paint or paint and a paint sprayer Spray sealer FAQs Q Should I do this outside? A If you’re spraying, yes! You can use a drop cloth to protect your lawn. If you’re painting inside using a brush or a roller and water-based paint, make sure the room is well-ventilated. Q Is all the sanding necessary? A Paint will stick better to roughed-up surfaces, resulting in a smoother finish. Sanding can also help even out nicks and scratches in wood pieces. Q How…

buckingham gardens BY BENJAMIN MOORE “A vivid color gives this entry its own voice, making it more than just a pass-through area. This is a true grass shade that helps bring the outside in, especially when you see the tree in the window!”—MA Allen, @maalleninteriors, Raleigh, NC offbeat green BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS “Here’s a green that captures attention. It brings vibrancy to these shelves, and I like how it can look more chartreuse or more lime depending on the time of day.”—Amy Hadley, @heynowinteriors, Austin, TX funky frog BY PPG PAINTS “I fell in love with the luscious color of these glass tiles and then found this paint to match. I used it on the walls, door, and ceiling so you’d feel like you’re in a garden surrounded by plants, perfect…

74% have special clothes for painting. 16% wear workout clothes. ONLY HALF wash your walls before painting them. 44% paint your walls without testing the color first! 3% repaint your walls every year. Overachievers, unite! 52% are currently storing more than five old paint cans. What finish do you choose for walls? 24% matte 47% eggshell 4% gloss 25% satin 59% love a painted ceiling. 19% would go for a painted floor.…

Amy Church was looking to move closer to family in Northampton, MA, but a yearlong house search came up empty. So the mother of two took matters into her own hands. “I bought land and created a 20-slide deck about what I’d want in my dream place,” she says. Amy, a renewable energy expert, included all the features she loved from the historic homes she’s lived in: columns, dormers, wood paneling. “I always felt like those places gave me a hug, and I wanted my new home to do the same,” she says. She chose Craftsman-style architecture for its coziness, and added an apartment above the garage to rent to a friend and her daughter. (Amy and her friend are both single moms.) Designers Sally Staub and Hannah Ray then…

POINTERS FROM THE PROS Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb of Unsellable Houses give us the scoop on these unusual homes. ▸ THEY’RE NOT HOUSE BOATS Floating homes are typically larger and have more amenities than house boats. And they don’t have motors, so they stay put. That said, they can still rock and sway in choppy water, so beware if you’re prone to seasickness! ▸ FINANCING IS DIFFERENT In some states, these houses are considered personal property, so you may have to get a special loan, not a typical mortgage, for the purchase. You’ll also need to buy or rent a slip for docking. ▸ IT’S A REAL COMMUNITY The floating communities in Seattle, near where Leslie and Lyndsay live, are amazing, Lyndsay says. “They’re just like other neighborhoods, with…

I think I have the best job in the world, but if I had to choose a close second, it would be VP of color, the official title Behr gives to the person who names its paints. A lovely woman named Erika Woelfel has this position, and she confirmed that it’s every bit as fun as it sounds. Color marketers, as they’re known in the biz, pull inspiration from everywhere: a walk in the park, the produce aisle of the supermarket, a trip to the beach, fashion runways. They jot down notes and study color chips, then they get together to play around with words until they land on the perfect combination. “We think of a paint name as a micro story for that color,” Erika says. It could take…

ScotchBlue™ Original Painter’s Tape (2090) Ideal For: Walls, glass, tile, trim, and baseboards. This versatile, multi-surface painter’s tape is the tape that DIY painters and pros have loved for more than 30 years. Make sure the surface is clean, dry, and dust-free so that the tape sticks properly. ScotchBlue™ Sharp Lines Painter’s Tape (2093) Ideal For: Walls, trim, baseboards, tile, and glass. Edge-Lock™ Technology seals out paint to deliver sharp paint lines. Wait until the paint is dry to the touch before removing the tape. To remove, use a putty knife or razor blade to score along the edge of the tape. This prevents paint from being pulled up with the tape and from cracking along the paint line. Scotch® Rough Surface Painter’s Tape (2060) Ideal For: Performance on concrete, brick, stucco, and rough wood. Scotch®…

supplies FAQs Q What kind of primer and paint should I use? A Shellacs and oil-based primers are better at sticking to the polyurethane coating on most cabinetry, but water-based primers dry faster and are more eco-friendly. Regardless of the primer, you can use a water-based latex paint. Some brands sell paint specially formulated for cabinets. Q How long will it take? A The job will likely take a few days, and you shouldn’t rush it. But it’s not all active work: There’s a lot of drying time. Prepare to order takeout! Q Where should I be doing all of this? A Work in a garage or a basement with windows and fans (and not actually in your kitchen!) if you can. Surface Smarts Some cabinet materials are easier to…

Choosing a white paint is one of the toughest design decisions you’ll ever have to make: More than 600 shades exist among the major paint companies, and they’re way more different than you might imagine. If you grab some chips and compare them up close, you’ll notice they have varying undertones (some skew yellow, some blue), and they can change from one room to the next, depending on the light. What all white paints have in common is their ability to instantly refresh a room, says Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services for Behr, which named a creamy ivory, Blank Canvas, its 2023 color of the year. “We chose a white because the color is versatile and comforting, and it gives you a sense of renewal.” Read…

bold backsplash Custom shelves hold Mapi’s dishware, including pieces from Colombia, where she was born. The modern geometric tile, from Ann Sacks, extends to the ceiling for added drama. work space When Mapi expanded the kitchen, she added an electric cooktop to the peninsula. “I’m pretty much always cooking, and having the girls right here makes life so much better,” she says. Designer Ann Ueno suggested putting wood panels on the base; they’re from The Home Depot and were stained to match the shelves. brass accents The cowhide barstools, from Perigold, were a splurge, but Mapi loves the look. “Even though little kids live here, it’s a grown-up kitchen!” she says. (Note the 45-bottle Zephyr wine fridge.) Black and brass pendants from Mitzi tie in with cabinet pulls from Rejuvenation.…

Meet Our Model Minerva, a 2-year-old domestic shorthair, loves to sit by the window and chirp at squirrels. She belongs to our deputy photo director, Rachel.…

Windy City Rehab Alison Victoria has made a career of restoring houses all over her native city, Chicago. In honor of the show’s third season, she shared some of her favorite local spots. CAN’T-MISS LANDMARK: The lion sculptures at the Art Institute of Chicago BEST SPOT FOR DEEP-DISH PIZZA: Pequod’s Pizza BEST SPOT FOR GREEK FOOD: Andros Taverna NEIGHBORHOOD WITH THE BEST CURB APPEAL: Lincoln Park UNDER-THE-RADAR WEEKEND ACTIVITY: A comedy show at Zanies in Old Town AMAZING ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE SOURCES: Salvage One and Warehouse 55 Premieres May 23 at 9 p.m. ET Battle on the Beach Taniya Nayak knows how to create beach vibes: She recently renovated a condo in Florida, and she’s back as a mentor on season three of Battle on the Beach. Here are her picks for adding…

supplies FAQs Q How much time should I set aside to paint a room? A One day should be enough, even if you’re priming or painting two coats. Make sure you let the first coat dry (it should take 3 to 4 hours) before starting a new one. Q How much paint should I buy? A One gallon covers up to 400 square feet. For exact amounts, use a paint calculator (available on paint brand websites). Input the room dimensions, including windows and doors, and it’ll say what you need. Q Do I really need to do a second coat? A Most pros recommend a second coat for even coverage and higher durability. If you’re using the same color to refresh a wall, one coat is fine. Paint Finishes 101…

Instead of buying a variety of brushes, splurge on a quality one, like an all-purpose two-and-a-half-inch angled brush with polyester or nylon bristles. Wash it with soap and water as soon as you’re finished working so it stays in good shape. Canvas is the best drop cloth for floors; it’s more durable and less slippery than plastic. Use plastic for covering furniture and wrapping fixtures. It’s lightweight and impervious! Avoid painting on rainy days: Latex paints take longer to dry when there’s moisture in the air. If the humidity is high, run the AC to eliminate some of the dampness. Star Tip “You really do have to let the first coat of paint dry completely before you start on the second coat. That’s a rule!”—David Bromstad, My Lottery Dream Home…

how bad is it to leave paint on a brush? You shouldn’t let paint-covered tools sit for more than 20 minutes or so, says Jennie Kitchen, senior product manager at the painting supply company Purdy. “Many paints are designed to dry quickly,” she explains, and then you’ll have to replace the tools. To keep paint moist, cover the loaded brush or roller with plastic wrap or place it in a plastic zip-top bag in the fridge. REALLY BAD! how bad is it to use dark paint on a house in a warm climate? Black is a trendy color for exteriors, but it’s a major heat absorber, says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams. “Any dark shade could raise the thermostat inside your house—and your cooling costs.” You might want…

living room To improve the flow in the main room, the couple decided to open up the staircase and paint all the walls white (Snowbound by Sherwin-Williams). Shiplap and sky blue square tiles, from Original Style, around the fireplace help drive home the beach theme. Heather found the vintage armchairs on eBay and had them recovered in a plaid fabric from HBF Textiles. The rug is Missoni Home for Stark. After three years of living in a large custom-built, modern home, Heather Lipkind and Jason Sunshine realized they wanted something cozier. “We made a list of what we needed to be happy, and it wasn’t that much,” says Heather, director of maternal fetal medicine at New York City’s Weill Cornell Medicine. She and Jason, an executive director at Morgan Stanley,…

corn and mushroom salad 3 tablespoons sesame seeds8 ounces button mushrooms, quartered2 teaspoons toasted sesame oilKosher salt and freshly ground pepper3 ears corn, shucked¼ cup rice vinegar½ cup grapeseed or vegetable oil1 bunch cilantro, chopped (about 1 cup)1 small shallot, finely chopped1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved1 cup thinly sliced radishes1 red jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until slightly golden, about 1 minute. Immediately transfer to a bowl to cool. 2. Preheat the broiler. Toss the mushrooms with the sesame oil on a baking sheet and broil until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Pour off any excess liquid, season with salt and pepper, and set aside to cool. 3. Put the corn on a baking sheet; broil,…

Throughout the issue: PILLOWS Pillows shown are often sold as pillow covers only (which will be noted in the pillow’s buying info); for pillow inserts, including sizing and buying guides, go to amazon.com/pillowflex. ART Art shown framed is often sold unframed only (which will be noted in the art’s buying info); for frames of various styles, sizes, and prices, go to pictureframes.com. house tours Peace, Love & Patterns, pages 61–69 Living Room CHAIR FABRIC Hipster fabric, hbftextiles.com. COFFEE TABLE Sonder Living Olivia Rustic table, kathykuohome.com. FIREPLACE TILE The Winchester Tile Company Deco Papyrus tile, decoramic.co.uk. PILLOWS Santa Monica Denim pillow, annieselke.com; Chalet pillows, Lipstick Wallflower pillow, both erinflett.com. RUG Missoni Venezia rug, starkcarpet.com. SCONCES Louise sconces, schoolhouse.com. TV Samsung The Frame TV, bestbuy.com. VASE shopterrain.com. Exterior CHAIRS Shawnna Adirondack chairs, wayfair.com.…