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When you’re an editor at a decorating magazine, you can’t help but take your work home with you. After hours, I rearrange things on my coffee table and shop for pillows for my sofa—basically the very things I write about at the office. And I’m not the only one. All of us here really do practice what we preach! So for this special Makeover Issue, we teamed up with Sherwin-Williams on a fun challenge: What kind of wow-worthy transformation could we each pull off with a single can of paint? Check out our befores to the right, then open the page to see the afters! When the last coat was dry and we were all done with our projects, we realized that paint doesn’t just change the color of something,…
Help! I Wrecked My House Jasmine Roth continues saving the day for homeowners who’ve failed at DIY jobs, but this time she’s in a new state. She opens up about moving her show (and her family!) to Park City, UT. How do you feel going into season 5? I feel nervous! This was a huge move for our family and I’m definitely not as established as I was in Southern California. I still need to build my team. What are the biggest challenges so far? The weather. Construction in snow is hard! Worst homeowner mistake we’ll see: All the wrecks are major, but kitchen tile installed with a hot-glue gun may take the cake! What are you most excited about? I can’t wait to share my daughter Darla with all…
how bad is it to sneak a taste at the farmers’ market? Growers often offer samples to encourage a sale, but don’t assume that “try before you buy” applies to everything on the stand. Farmers’ markets may seem laid-back but they’re still a business. If you wouldn’t do it at the grocery store, don’t do it there! PRETTY BAD! how bad is it to put backpacks on the kitchen counter? A study last year found hundreds of thousands of germs on backpacks (as many as you’d find on a toilet seat or garbage bin in some cases!). You should never set anything on your counter that was on the floor—those germs could easily transfer to your food. SUPER BAD! how bad is it to wash a cast-iron skillet? While you…
starboard BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS “This punchy, saturated green is lush and invigorating, almost like fresh foliage or a garden at its peak. Using it on the ceiling feels unexpected and bold. It adds interest without overwhelming the senses.”—Marie Cloud, @indigopruitt, Charlotte, NC delicious melon BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS “This cheerful pastel flexes well between warm tones, like the orange floating shelf, and cool tones, like the blue cabinets and chairs. It really brings this breakfast nook to life.”—Amy Hadley, @heynowinteriors, Austin million dollar red BY BENJAMIN MOORE “I knew I needed a bright, eye-catching color to pair with the animal-themed wallpaper, and I always love a pop of red. This rich hue reminds me of a fire truck!”—Maggie Griffin, @maggiegriffindesign, Gainesville, GA comical coral + memorable rose + jetstream BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS “The coral…
$1,623 This graceful double blossom pendant is handmade in Charleston, SC. Victoria 24" chandelier, ro-sham-beaux.com $500 This delicate beveled gem would look great above a bathroom sink. Avery mirror, meadowblu.com $3,348 A linen-covered buffet with heavy antique brass hardware elevates the whole dining room. Rue buffet, franceandson.com $874 The top flourish is less dramatic here, but the overall fixture is wider. Solie 34" pendant, mitzi.com $214 This lower-cost, chunkier pick almost looks like a giant ring! Diamond mirror, bedbathandbeyond.com $315 Raised trim on the doors makes this look-alike appear way more pricey than it is. Twin Star Home buffet, walmart.com $1,300 The rounded rim on this tabletop, called bullnose edging, is a luxe touch. Koa coffee table, lemae.com $998 A rug from the famed Brimfield antiques market inspired this handwoven…
Fill it with photos. Family photos are typical hallway decor, but they become a design statement when you turn each side of a hall into a gallery wall. For a polished look, opt for black-and-white and sepia photos, and mix up the frames: Designer Emily Larkin chose silver, gold, and wood finishes in this Dallas home. Line it with plants. This windowed New Orleans hall is full of real tropical plants, but faux options would look just as good if you don’t have natural light. Designer David Quarles IV limewashed the walls in green, “so it’s almost as if the plants emerged from the walls,” he says. Go big on wallpaper. Horizontal patterns will make a hall appear longer, and vertical ones will make it feel taller, so choose a…
