Room Therapy: Help Me Choose Paint Colors!
Room Therapy: Has Anyone Used Rust-Oleum on Their Counters?
Dear Casa, I just recently moved into a house and am excited about making it "my own." The problem is I'm broke. The house is old and I've already made peace with the fact that I'm going to have to live with some things (such as the horrendous '70s-era orange countertops in the kitchen) for the next few years until I can afford to replace them. But then today, while researching inexpensive Read more
Room Therapy: Easy Fixes For an Outdated Kitchen
Hi CasaSugar Readers, My husband and I are purchasing our first home, and I would love suggestions on how to "refresh" the kitchen and bathroom. In the end, we're going to only have probably $2,000 (max) to spend on both spaces. In the kitchen, I'm thinking of painting the cabinets, and the countertops (has anyone done countertops painting?). What do you guys think of that idea? Does anyone have Read more
Room Therapy: An Outdoor Rug For My Patio
Su Casa member Kimpossible recently bought a new outdoor living set for her back patio from Walmart. It's a great set, with such warm colors, ideal for Summer entertaining. She says, "I have plans to either buy an outdoor rug for the set or paint one on the concrete if I can't find one reasonably priced." While I love her creative concept of painting a rug onto the concrete, I'm wary of it. Any Read more
Room Therapy: Any Suggestions For My New Studio?
Dear CasaSugar, My application for my new apartment was approved, a down payment made, and now the apartment is officially all mine. I'm so excited, and can't wait to move in. My biggest concern was finding an affordable studio with as much space as the one I currently live in, and after much searching I found it. There is a large main room, which is the bedroom and living area. The kitchen is in Read more
Room Therapy: I Need Help With This Stair Railing!
Hi CasaSugar, I moved into a new apartment seven months ago, and for the life of me I can't figure out what to do with this entry railing. When you enter our front door, you are greeted by a staircase that goes downstairs to our roommate's room. The staircase has this trough-like railing . . . and I have no idea what to fill it with. I don't care for fake plants, which is what I believe was its Read more
Room Therapy: Mixing Styles With Success
Hi, Casa! A friend and I are moving into an apartment together, and we're facing the challenge of decorating and furnishing it. We'd both like to figure out how we can mix vintage, Ikea, and new decorations and furnishings and still make things look good. We have a color palette picked (light green, white, light gray, hints of yellow, and light wood). Any ideas or tips you could give would be Read more
Room Therapy: Help Me Make My Bedroom More Livable!
Hi Casa, I'm a student who recently moved into a huge four-bedroom apartment with four other girls. We converted a den into a bedroom, which also means that my room opens into the sunroom. While there is a lot of space, there isn't closet space anywhere. I have questions about making this space more liveable. How do I get hanging space on the cheap? I only have one more year of school to go! Read more
Room Therapy: How Can I Revamp This Headboard?
Hi Casa! So, I've just been given this Ikea bed, and it completely doesn't work with my style or my apartment. It was free though, so i couldn't turn it down. I'd love to do something creative to cover up the metal headboard, as my style is more bohemian florals than industrial minimalism! I'm looking for some inspirations...any suggestions? Thanks! Northbeachalex To see my suggestion, and to Read more
Ask a Professional: I Need a New Ceiling Lamp!
Hi Casa, I'm in desperate need of help. I'm redecorating my living room and need to find a cool ceiling lamp fixture. There is one annoying condition: the lamp has to have a pull cord because the fixture is not attached to a light switch. I'm really loving the French/modern look right now. Any recommendations you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Chi For this question, I consulted Jeff Read more
