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:

ES Windows Vs. PGT
| Updated August 8, 2022 | Published December 15, 2021

If you are upgrading your windows, then it’s wise to consider opting for impact-resistant windows, as these offer the homeowner much greater protection against all forms of impact. This is especially important if you live in a region that experiences hurricanes or tornadoes. Here we look at two window suppliers who are at the top of their game when it comes to impact-resistant windows.

Brickmold Vs. No Brickmold
| Updated July 21, 2022 | Published December 15, 2021

When installing a new door, you may consider whether you need or, in fact, want to have brickmold fitted around it or whether you should leave the door frame as it is. There are various advantages and disadvantages that come with brickmold that we will investigate here to help you make a decision.

30×40 Garage Cost
| Updated December 15, 2021 | Published December 15, 2021

There are many reasons why you may be interested in replacing an old garage or building a new garage on your property where there wasn’t one before. The cost of building a garage is usually a significant amount of money, so you’ll want to make sure it’s a good investment. Here we will look at the benefits of installing a new garage, the types of garage to choose from, and how much you can expect your total bill to be.

Staircase Wall Color Combination Ideas
| Updated December 11, 2021 | Published December 11, 2021

The decor style used on a staircase is an important, yet often overlooked, part of designing your home’s interior. The staircase in some properties is on view as soon as somebody steps into the foyer or entrance hallway, and therefore will be one of the first impressions visitors get of the house. The staircase links the upstairs to the downstairs, so it’s a good way to introduce people to the type of style they can expect in the upper rooms of your home, working as a sort of transition space between the two. Here we look at staircase wall color combination ideas for a stylish stairway.

What Color Rug Goes with a Blue Couch?
| Updated August 5, 2022 | Published December 10, 2021

Using a rug in a living room is a great way to define the seating space and visually separate it from other areas in the room. A rug will also add a softer touch, both physically and from a style perspective, if you have a wooden or tile floor. For this reason, rugs are commonly used underneath or in front of sofas and armchairs. As the two items will be in such close proximity to each other, it’s important that the colors of each one are complimentary. Here we will be looking at rug colors that will work well with a blue couch.

Should Stairs Match the Flooring that’s Upstairs or Downstairs?
| Updated August 4, 2022 | Published December 9, 2021

If you are renovating your staircase, you are likely to face the decision of choosing between matching the stair flooring to either the downstairs or the upstairs of the home. This will be an easy call if your upstairs and downstairs both have the same flooring, but in many homes, the upstairs and downstairs flooring will be different.

Best Green Paint Colors
| Updated October 19, 2022 | Published December 8, 2021

Green is a very hot color in interior design right now, being used in everything from upholstered sofas to kitchen cabinets. One of the easiest ways to freshen up your interior style with this trendy color is to simply paint the walls in a room or update the trim in a neutral room with dark green paint.

Colors that Go with Royal Blue
| Updated November 3, 2023 | Published December 8, 2021

Royal blue is a heavily saturated shade of blue that sits somewhere in between being a medium and dark color. It is a vibrant and bold shade, which sometimes gets incorrectly confused with navy blue. Some people have a habit of using the terms ‘navy blue’ and ‘royal blue’ interchangeably, but in fact, royal blue is not as dark as navy blue, and it has a much brighter hue. Here we look at royal blue in more depth and offer color suggestions that go well with royal blue. These color combinations can be used in your own home to create stylish interiors in various styles.

Colors that Go with Aqua
| Updated October 28, 2023 | Published December 8, 2021

Aqua is a color that sits somewhere between blue and green, and it comes in a wide variety of shades that can be anywhere from bright and cheerful to calm and tranquil. The colors that you put with aqua will make a big impact in determining the type of style and atmosphere you achieve in a space. Here we look at various colors that go really well with aqua for a variety of interior decor styles.

Freezer Sizes
| Updated December 8, 2021 | Published December 7, 2021

Freezers are considered an essential kitchen appliance for most homeowners, and they are used for prolonging the shelf life of food products, as well as storing frozen goods such as ice cream and making ice cubes. There are many different styles of freezers available, which fit into the various categories set out below.

13 Best Aqua Paint Colors For Your Home
| Updated October 19, 2022 | Published December 6, 2021

Aqua isn’t considered to be a particularly trendy paint color among interior designers or home decor enthusiasts right now, but if you are looking for a long-term paint color that will stand the test of time and remain a pleasant and palatable shade, then aqua should be among your considerations.

Kitchen Drawer Sizes
| Updated February 5, 2024 | Published December 6, 2021

When planning a kitchen renovation, you may want to alter your current floorplan to make it more user-friendly and more functional. One way to do this is to address your storage needs and ensure your new kitchen plan will be able to fulfill those needs. One consideration will be kitchen drawers, which can come in a number of sizes to fit different types of layouts as well as different storage requirements.