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:

What to Put in a Candle Holder
| Updated October 17, 2021 | Published September 27, 2021

You could have a couple of unused candleholders lying around that you plan to replace and don’t know what to do for them, so in this article, we’ll share tips on how you can recycle your candleholders and use them as holders for other items.

| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published September 26, 2021

Do you place greater importance on having a large bathroom with a private toilet area, or would you rather sacrifice bathroom space in favor of a huge walk-in closet? Do you need a seating area in your bedroom, or would you prefer to have the bed in the middle of the room? These are all questions you’ll need to address when choosing the layout for your master bedroom.

If you want to update or upgrade the look of your front door, your options are to either paint or stain it. Here we break down the pros and cons and look further into the considerations you should make before deciding on whether you should stain or paint your front door.
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published September 24, 2021

If you want to update or upgrade the look of your front door, your options are to either paint or stain it. Here we break down the pros and cons and look further into the considerations you should make before deciding on whether you should stain or paint your front door.

Mater Bathroom Floor Plans & Layouts
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published September 24, 2021

Do you want some inspiration for your new bathroom layout? Look no further than these 15 floor plans for master bathrooms to suit spaces of all shapes and sizes.

How to Paint an IKEA Billy Bookcase
| Updated August 6, 2022 | Published September 24, 2021

If you want to upcycle your Billy bookcase, painting it is a great option. This can give your bookcase a whole new look, is an easy project to achieve, and results in a stylish piece of furniture on a small budget. The Billy bookcase is not made from solid wood, so you will need to follow slightly different guidelines compared with painting solid furniture items. Learn the best way to paint an IKEA Billy bookcase here.

How to hang a picture without wire
| Updated September 8, 2022 | Published September 24, 2021

There are several instances where you may need to hang a picture without wire, for example, if your frame doesn’t come equipped with wire, if you don’t want to make holes in your wall, or if you don’t have the required tools to hang a picture without wire. Fortunately, there are many alternative options.

How Many People Can Live in a 2-Bedroom Apartment?
| Updated February 4, 2024 | Published September 24, 2021

If you are looking for a new place to live, you might be wondering how many bedrooms you will need in an apartment to fit your family in, or as a landlord, you may be interested in finding out how many people you can legally allow in one of your rented properties.

Den Vs. Bedroom
| Updated September 23, 2021 | Published September 23, 2021

If you’re looking for a new home and have spotted some real estate listings mentioning a ‘den’ as one of the rooms, you might be wondering what sort of room this actually is and whether you could use it as a bedroom. Here we look at what a room needs to have to be classified as a bedroom and what a den will feature by comparison.

Can you put recessed lighting in a garage
| Updated August 15, 2022 | Published September 23, 2021

Depending on what you plan for your garage, different features like air conditioning, heating, and lighting can be skewed to match your preferences for the room. In this article, we’ll discuss appropriate lighting for your garage and also propose answers that support the installation of recessed lights.

Types of Attics
| Updated August 26, 2022 | Published September 22, 2021

You might be wondering if there are different types of attics. Perhaps you’re building a house and considering adding an attic. Or maybe you’d want to maximize the extra space above your ceiling. Whatever the case may be, continue reading to know more about the different types of attics.

Types of Candle Scents
| Updated August 5, 2022 | Published September 22, 2021

When it comes to choosing a fragrance for candles in your home, you first need to understand the different types of scents available and the kind of energy they create. This will allow you to match the right scent to different rooms in your home, depending on how you want those rooms to feel.

How to Decorate a Column in the Middle of a Room
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Columns are most commonly found in homes with open plan living areas or large rooms, as they are required to provide stability to the upstairs level or roof in lieu of an internal wall.