Steve Green

After graduating in 2011, Steve worked in the interior design industry as a sales, advisor, and marketer. He has been writing and editing since 2014 mostly in the home decor and gardening industry. His area of expertise includes home decor, color matching, and home improvement. Steve is passionate about architecture, interior trends, using colors, and improving all parts of his home. 10 years of professional web publishing and media experience. 8 years working in the home design and interior decor industry.

Posts by Steve Green:

King Size Split Box Spring Dimensions
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When fully assembled, a king-size split box spring is measured at 8 inches in height, 76 inches in width, and 80 inches in length. When disassembled and separated into two pieces, each box spring will measure 8 inches in height, 38 inches in width, and 80 inches in length.

Standard Downspout Size
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published April 13, 2022

If you are replacing your guttering or need to fit a new downspout, then you will need to calculate the right size. Having the right-size downspout is going to be vital to ensuring your whole gutter system works efficiently, therefore preventing expensive problems or damage to your home.

Standard Furnace Filter Size
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When it comes to the thickness or depth of a filter, the one-inch size is the most common, but they also come in depth measurements of 2 inches and 4 inches. The common width and length dimensions of furnace filters include 10 inches by 20 inches, 14 inches by 25 inches, and 15 inches by 25 inches.

Parts of a Bathroom Sink
| Updated August 4, 2022 | Published April 13, 2022

Here we will break down the different parts of a bathroom sink and explain what purpose they have and how they work. You can also find this awesome 3D diagram of the major bathroom sink parts below.

Colors that Go with Brick and Rust
| Updated July 7, 2022 | Published April 12, 2022

Brick and rust are two very similar colors, coming from warm and dusky color palettes. Rust is a very on-trend color in interior design ever since it was highlighted at the Milan Furniture Fair several years ago. This exhibition is the largest of its kind in the world, and each year it sets the tone in the interior design industry and predicts trends for the future.

Standard Coat Closet Size
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published April 11, 2022

If you are planning the layout for your home or would like to install a new coat closet, then you’ll need to know the typical dimensions that coat closets take. While there is no ‘one-size fits all’ measurement for a coat closet, there is a range of coat closet sizes that fall into the ‘standard’ bracket.

Colors that Go with Red and Blue
| Updated November 15, 2023 | Published April 11, 2022

Red and blue are two primary colors that, along with yellow, are used to form all of the other colors on the color wheel. Red is a fiery shade that is associated with passion, romance, heat, and intensity. It is so scorching that it can sometimes cross over the line from passionate love to passionate rage.

Colors that Go with Light Green
| Updated November 15, 2023 | Published April 11, 2022

Light green is a pale shade of green that can be achieved by mixing any shade of green with a generous amount of white. Light green is an incredibly versatile color since green on the whole works in almost any color scheme.

Colors that Go with Dark Brown
| Updated November 15, 2023 | Published April 11, 2022

Dark brown is a deep shade of brown that is heavily pigmented. There are various shades of dark brown, from those that lean toward black and those that have red undertones. Unfortunately, brown has a rather bleak reputation as a color that most people dislike since it looks murky, muddy, or boring.

Colors that Go with Eggplant
| Updated November 16, 2023 | Published April 10, 2022

Eggplant is a deep purple color with brown undertones, named after the skin of the eggplant vegetable. It is also known as aubergine, since the eggplant is called aubergine in some regions. As a shade of purple, eggplant is associated with the same qualities as purple, such as luxury, nobility, and wealth. It works well with so many shades, as despite being quite dark, it is not heavily saturated and produces a muted look.

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Banister
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published April 10, 2022

Replacing a stair banister can be a very expensive project, but there are also ways to reduce the cost, for example, by choosing a material that is cheaper to source. Here we look at the different materials you can use when replacing a stair banister and the different levels of costs you can expect to encounter when embarking on this project.

Can You Tile Around the Kitchen Window
| Updated February 3, 2024 | Published April 10, 2022

When you are renovating a kitchen, you face the choice between different types of backsplashes, as well as how high up on the wall you want your chosen backsplash to go. Here we look at the various points to consider, specifically regarding using tile around the kitchen window.