visual arts
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You Should Use Contact Paper Around Your Home
Though long-associated with lining drawers and shelves, contact paper has a lot more to offer. And if your only experience with it has been limited to clear (to cover your workbooks in school), white, and the range of pastel-coloured patterns available in the ‘90s, you’re in for a surprise.
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How to Install Picture Rail Now That It Is (Rightfully) Back in Style
While most contemporary homes don’t come with picture rail installed, the Victorian style of moulding is making a comeback. Whether you’re after that classic victorian look — or something a bit more modern look — installing picture rail moulding is a simple and stylish project to tackle. While conventional picture hooks and hangers are still…
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How to Tell If Vintage Furniture Is the Real Deal or a Knockoff
While there have long been diehard fans of vintage and antique furniture, the furniture shortage and resulting delivery delay throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has made higher-end secondhand shopping even more competitive. And with the increased demand has come a flood of fakes, Sydney Gore writes in an article for Architectural Digest.
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How to Resize a Rug Using a Utility Knife
If you’re looking for a rug for a specific spot in your home, chances are the one you fall in love with won’t fit the space. But the good news is that if it’s too large for the area, you can resize it yourself, using a utility knife and some glue. Here’s what to know.