You know that picking out the perfect color for your walls or the perfect rug for your floors can really enhance the look of a room. But don’t forget that the ceiling can also play a pivotal role in transforming a space. White is a popular ceiling color because of its neutrality....

How to remove peeling finish from your deck with these DIY tips. Even the best deck stain will flake away eventually. The best way to deal with a peeling deck is to remove the offending paint or stain and begin from scratch. You’ll need to remove the damage, sand the surface, recondition, and then restain....

Heat up your home with these uplifting color combinations of glowing summer oranges and desert-inspired neutrals — the perfect color scheme for bedrooms and living spaces. With some inspiration and a few easy steps, you too can bring the inviting warmth and energy of the sun into your home.     The colors you choose...

You’ve got a new deck. Now what? Home improvement projects extend to the outdoors now that sunshine and warm weather have become regular occurrences again. Take advantage of the great outdoors by investing in a new deck, but also invest the time and resources to keep your deck looking great for summers to come. Here...

With our days feeling more like summer we look to a palette, reminiscent of days at the lake or vacations at the beach. The crisp yet calming group of blue gradations is both versatile and a perfect color scheme to brighten your home’s interior. With a little inspiration and a few simple steps, you too...

  In anticipation of summer, May offers the perfect opportunity to step outside, paint brush in hand and refresh those tired and worn exterior surfaces. This month’s color palette, inspired by blossoming, spring florals and fresh greenery features fun color combinations for outdoor applications. Follow our simple how-to’s, and you can breathe new life into...

  What’s new with Farrow & Ball? Farrow & Ball adds a touch more glamour and drama to nine of their “best-loved” designs with a layer of metallic:  gold, silver, copper and gilver (a mix of gold and silver). Lonny quotes the head of creative at Farrow & Ball, Charlotte Crosby, “We are seeing more...

What is a plantation shutter? Plantation shutters are wide louver interior window blinds traditionally made from broad slats of wood mounted in a solid frame. They have been used for both decoration and protection from the elements for centuries and are a versatile window treatment suitable for any room in your home. Hunter Douglas plantation-style...

“Everything but the kitchen sink” describes what Mother Nature threw our way this past winter here in Minnesota, wouldn’t you agree? Luckily we have the Bachman’s Spring Ideas House where we are guaranteed a much welcomed dose of spring greenery and cheerful colors. Each season (Spring, Fall and Winter) the Inspiration and Innovation Team at...

  As we say goodbye to winter and welcome spring it’s the perfect time to redecorate with a palette of nature inspired colors. Get in a positive frame of mind with a sunny palette inspired by the soon-to-be colorful outdoors; a duo of pinks combines with leafy greens and an earthy brown for a beautiful...