Gail McCauley
Gail McCauley is a US-based interior decorating writer whose features have appeared in shelter magazines such as Good Housekeeping's Do-it-Yourself magazine, House Beautiful's Home Remodeling and Decorating and Log Home Living, to name a few. She writes monthly ongoing paint decor content for the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute's website (www.paintquality.com) and is a media member of the International Interior Design Association.
“Decking Out” Your Outdoor Areas
The key to designing a successful outdoor living space is to create an area that reflects the architectural character of the home as well as the personality of the homeowners who inhabit the space. Decks may be constructed to add appeal to plain homes that simply need a ‘pick me up’. For porch, patio and deck [...] Read More >
A Taste of the Mountains in Any Retreat
Regardless of the location or the architectural style of your summer retreat, it is possible to create a mountain-like atmosphere. Allow majestic scenery and a crisp mountain air appearance to permeate your summer living space with the flexible use of paint, color and design. The essence of mountain living is all about enjoying nature’s endless [...] Read More >
Adding Color to the Kitchen
With inclement weather still upon us, there has never been a more opportune time to update the ‘epicenter’ of your home with color! Regardless of whether your dream kitchen consists of a cozy farmhouse eatery, a contemporary bistro, or a traditional dining area; the creative use of color represents a budget friendly way to rejuvenate [...] Read More >
Back to School: Dynamic Desks
Today’s student desks can be both playful and practical! From whimsical locker style shapes to classic student desk styles, up-to-the-minute work stations for students are available to coordinate with any style of decor and eagerly please both parents and children. Regardless of the student desk style that is selected, painted touches can be added to [...] Read More >
Creating a Romantic Outdoor Living Space
Fashioning one or more exterior living areas has been enjoyed by growing numbers of homeowners in recent years. Versatile outdoor spaces can be used for dining and relaxing with family members, as well as entertaining guests within the peaceful confines of home. With today’s increased emphasis on comfort and relaxation, celebrating the home during warm [...] Read More >
Designing Tweens Living Spaces
Commonly defined as children between the ages of 9 and 13, today’s “tweens” are a rapidly growing and influential market of the population. Large discount stores are particularly adept at capturing this market’s attention, as their products are both contemporary and affordable. Both boys and girls enjoy up-to-the-minute products, particularly in today’s hottest color combinations. [...] Read More >
Fall/Winter Color Trends
The fall and winter color palette theme is a renewed focus on home centered lives while also adding credence to current economic conditions and the rapid pace of advancements in technology. Closely paralleling current design trends, contemporary palettes reflect a flagrant desire for quality as well as the importance for consumer choice in the “color” [...] Read More >
Hallways for Thanksgiving
Traditionally, Thanksgiving marks the onset of winter holiday festivities. A wonderful way to highlight a designated theme using today’s “hottest” contemporary color schemes, a carefully executed display of hallway and landing color often provides the visual thread that can link together the entire Thanksgiving holiday home. Part of the joy of decorating for the holiday [...] Read More >
Making an Entrance: Curb Appeal Ideas That Extend Inside the Home
The integration of the three key concepts, color, composition and customization, can “make or break” the way that a home is perceived by visitors, upon entering from the outdoors to inside the home. Whether preparing an existing home for sale or anticipating the purchase of a home in the near future, explore the advantages that thoughtfully [...] Read More >
Maximize Media Space
As consumers remain closer to home (a concept which has remained steady throughout 2003), continued hectic lifestyles result in homeowners aspiring to spend an increasing amount of time enjoying the warmth and familiarity of their own surroundings. The desire to incorporate a media space within the home interior indicates one specific example of this home [...] Read More >