There’s a better way to revitalize these steps and add color to concrete. Beware of painting concrete, as it presents a dangerous slip hazard. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter Every day, I ...

When organizing the elements, materials and colors of an architectural layout, architects can successfully guide users through a room and its different spaces, therefore creating an easy and seamless ...

While there’s much to love and appreciate about this cozy, laid-back style, part of us feels like it could use the occasional smidge of color—here's how to do it in your own home. There’s something ...

Every day, I receive quite a few emails via the Ask Tim page on askthebuilder.com. A common question, believe it or not, is how to add color to concrete. It makes sense. A lot of people dislike the ...

For those of us with a small outside space, adding color to a yard or balcony might not be as simple as planting lots more flowers. What if there simply isn't room? Well, planting extra flowers isn't ...

New York-based interior designer Alvin Wayne is known for creating spaces that are as bold and appealing as his own personality. Thoughtful repetition of hues and liberal use of neutrals keep even his ...

Ocean blues, grass greens, fiery sunset reds…there are many colors associated with summer. And when it’s time to break out the shorts, sandals and the weekend-away bag, it’s also a good opportunity to ...

The first step in creating a color-drenched bedscape is to select a foundation color, or what Jasmine Artis—owner and principal designer of Chicago-based J’Miracle Designs—likes to call the “anchor ...