Low sheen finishes hide imperfections but are hard to clean. Use them in low-traffic areas. Glossy sheens are easy to clean but highlight imperfections. Use them for high-traffic areas and trim. When ...

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When your mom was painting a space, the rules were straightforward: flats on the ceiling, eggshell on the walls and gloss on cabinetry, windowsills and trim. Today those rules are more like ...

To get a good end result, hire a professional painter who will be able to advise you on what can work for your house. COURTESY PHOTO Painting your house can be a daunting task. It is, therefore, ...

Choosing an interior house paint seems like a fairly simple task until you walk into a paint supply or home goods store. There, you’re bombarded with the vastness of options, and color is just the ...

Interior designer Natalie Jahangiry is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on decorating a home to suit a busy family life while sticking to your aesthetic values, ...