Are you looking for a professional that is experienced in painting interior homes? If so, you should understand the differences between the types of interior painting first so you know exactly what to expect during this project. While coating the inside of a home is obviously very different from the exterior, there are two separate categories of interior painting that require contrasting procedures, both in preparation and in execution.   New-Construction Painting This type of interior painting usually occurs when the home is new and no one is currently living in it yet. New-construction painting is normally much easier because the house is empty, meaning that furniture does not need to be moved, accessories do not need to be removed from the walls and people do not get in the way. In addition, because the walls are new, they usually... Check detailed service »

We’re a little finicky over here at the Strategist — we want to surround ourselves with things that look good (exciting, different, expensive) but we don’t want any of it to cost too much. So when we sniff out, say, a great-looking side table that’s under $50, or bathroom accessories that cost as much as a Sweetgreen salad, we just have to tell you about it. Here, we’ve compiled all the home décor stories we’ve done in one handy post, whether you’re moving into a dorm room, decorating a spare bedroom, or furnishing a first (or fifth) apartment. If you’re getting tired of that minimalist Scandinavian look, we found colorful, affordable décor items to zhuzh up your space. What is your decorating style? It is such a broad question because perhaps you don’t know. Maybe you think it’s traditional when... Check detailed service »

So you are decorating your home and have no idea what to do or how to do it, where to start or what direction you should go. Guess what? You are not alone! And I am here to help. Decorating a home can be overwhelming and if you don’t have the skills and abilities in your back pocket you need some decorating help. Professional interior designers and decorators typically have decorating tips, tricks and ideas to get your end result faster, but hiring a designer or interior decorator can be costly.   Without having a decorating plan for your living room or kitchen or master bedroom or whatever room, you are basically out there twisting in the wind. You must know where you are heading (design-wise), you need to know what you will need to purchase, you need to know... Check detailed service »