You’ve spent time staring at paint chips, trying to choose just the right shade for your project. Now that you’ve picked your paint – you’re ready to get started! But have you taped the room yet to protect woodwork, carpet and your windows? Properly taping a room can really make a difference in how your...Read More
Whether you are a first-time painter or expert DIYer, the professionals at Hirshfield’s want to make sure your next home improvement project is a successful one! Bring us your questions because we want to help! We recently received a nice email from a customer who had a wonderful experience at the Hirshfield’s in Apple Valley...Read More
Before you take the time to create a new space in your home using paint – you want to take the time to prep the room the right way. This includes taping before you paint. Bob from 3M is an expert on tape and in this series of videos he’ll show us how to successfully...Read More
We love looking at amazing rooms for children for inspiration. We’ve featured bedrooms for young baseball fans, Harry Potter wizards-to-be, rooms fit for princesses and some adorable nurseries. The post about nurseries was inspired by my quest to create a nursery in my home that would be appropriate for a boy or girl. My husband...Read More
My favorite part of a new year is the blank slate that lies ahead. You can look at a brand new calendar and schedule vacations. You can promise yourself that this is the year you’ll take better care of yourself. Maybe you want to reconnect with family. But have you thought about making some resolutions...Read More
Decorating for the holidays can be steeped in tradition – or take on a modern flair. And: you can mix the two styles. Look for contemporary finishes like metallics or mirrored accents. Group “like” items together for a modern look – like this mantle filled with glass candle holders and vases. This post from the...Read More
Deck the halls, trim the tree, stuff the stockings, and don’t forget to sing a little “FaLaLaLaLa” – Christmas is almost here! As you adorn your home with holiday cheer, you probably don’t have much time to stop and think about why your color scheme has suddenly become dominated by reds and greens – but...Read More
Depending on your mindset, this time of year is either fun or stressful. Fun if you like the challenge of finding the perfect gift for each person on your list – stressful if you just never know what to buy. If there’s someone on your list who loves design or is a big DIY-er –...Read More
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” transports children to the far away land of Narnia – encountering dragons, dwarves and lost warriors. The movie, and book, may have your child dreaming of fantastical adventures. What better way to spur his or her imagination than with a bedroom that immerses them in...Read More
You saw our recent post focusing on trends from this past year. Now it’s time to look ahead to trends for 2011! I talked to Kathy and the rest of the team at Hirshfield’s Design Resource and here is what they see for trends in the coming year. First, let’s talk about color. While purple...Read More
