Black isn't my go-to paint color of choice, but the next time I decide to mount a glaring television on my wall, I'll reconsider the moody shade. In the March/April issue of Lonny, homeowner Jennifer Bandier's bedroom small screen was treated to a clever camouflage thanks to a coat of black paint. Surrounded by an array of photographs with white mats and black frames, the oft-inconspicuous flat Read more

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member greendoorgirl from the Su Casa group: I finally finished the wall around Jan. 2 after living with paper placeholders of the pictures for a few weeks! I am very proud, as I did the entire thing by myself without my husband helping with the drill, etc. I have had it up for a couple of months now and I still smile when I walk by. I like the mix of Read more

Sometimes, I'll come across a frame that's so ornate and delicately detailed that I can almost hear it begging to be hung on my walls. The only trouble is, with my luck, those frames are often oddly sized and unfit for standard print and canvas sizes. So CasaSugar Community member Miogie's trick is the answer: she spray-painted her fab frame to her liking with silver paint, and then simply cut a Read more

Yesterday, I shared my interview with Jonathan Adler about his new curated collection of New York Times archive photos. As an interior designer, Jonathan Adler obviously has a lot of experience with curating collections of artwork. That's what designers do, right? Curate things? So I asked him to share his tips for beginning art collectors. I'm sure many of you don't really know where to start Read more

When I was pregnant with my baby, I knew that I wanted to create an unusual, fun, and eye-catching art installation for his room. I latched onto the idea of creating a collage out of some frames that I'd been collecting at thrift stores. I started with this mismatched jumble of frames, which I painted all black. Then I had pieces of 1/8-inch-thick birch plywood cut to fit each frame. With help Read more

Here's a question from CasaSugar Community member Birdsflyinghigh from the Assisted Living group: My grandmother just gave me this painting! My grandfather's brother has always dabbled in painting and he painted this one way back in the Sixties. I really love the color and movement of the piece but I am not thrilled with the frame. Any suggestions for a better frame for this piece? It will Read more

Perusing Freunde von Freunden, a German The Selby-esque photography site, I fell in love with the home of Villa Harteneck managing director Frank Steuve. His home is absolutely glamorous, with very neoclassical elements alongside modern furnishings — such a happy juxtaposition. One of my favorite elements was the wall of black and white photographs in his living room. Not only were the images Read more