Photo courtesy of sakInteriors Your Investment Goal Many designers dont like the word budget. To them it implies limitation and restriction, and they prefer to think of design as an investmentin your lifestyle, entertaining and family comfort. Still, it is

If the idea of decorating or redecorating your home conjures up images of driving all over Atlanta, sitting in traffic, fighting for parking spaces and spending weeks upon end not even finding what youre looking forthe nightmare is over. Thanks

Mary Ellen Badger Design Trilogy Inc. Marietta (770) 594-0453 meb@designtrilogy.com www.designtrilogy.com Mary Ellen Badger, an allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), is founder and president of Design Trilogy Inc., a firm specializing in interior design, renovation

Photo courtesy of Linea Interior Design Space Planning When measuring each wall of your space, including all fireplaces, windows, doors and closets, draw out a floor plan on graph paper using one square inch to represent each square foot of

Photo courtesy of Linea Interior Design Paint Pointers Paint is the least expensive and fastest way to make a dramatic change in any space. Here are some tips for using it effectively. Walls For easy maintenance, use a minimum level

The first thing that comes to mind when you think about decorating with fabric is probably window treatments. But take another look around. Upholstery, throw pillows, tablecloths, bed linens, placemats and napkinsfabric can be found in just about every room

Photo courtesy of HighGrove Partners Many have discovered that a great way to add living space to their houses is to think outside the boxexpanding their homes beyond the walls. An outdoor kitchen can create a new gathering place ideal

Nonprofessional Winner Tara and James Francis make their powder room guest-worthy for $624 Photography by Haigwood Studios Since moving into their Cumming home four years ago, Tara and James Francis have been hard at work fixing up their living room,

Ants, roaches and other pesky insects are as much a part of summer in Atlanta as Braves baseball or backyard cookouts. Bugs like the mild climate just as much as humans do, making the Southeast a veritable Bug Belt. But

Photo courtesy of The Pond Doc Imagine putting in a long, hard day at work and fighting traffic for an hour to finally arrive at a glorious pond filled with happy koi who swim over to greet you as you