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 Color Curtains Go With Orange Walls?
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published July 31, 2021

Orange is a unique color that contributes immensely to the home’s aesthetics. This bold and dynamic color lies between red and yellow, but admittedly, it’s not commonly seen in a home’s interiors. The reason for this lies in the difficulty of finding the right complementary colors to pair with orange. Since it is such a special color that’s often associated with happiness and joy, it is well worth considering in your home.

How to Hang a Blanket on a Wall
| Updated July 31, 2021 | Published July 31, 2021

Just when you think you have everything nailed down in interior design, your interior decorator educates you on a century-old form of wall hanging for deco that is hanging blankets on walls. Traditional wall hanging is usually composed in the confines of framed pictures and art. Other creative homeowners opt to hang woven baskets, hats, plants, plates, and a whole lot more. Throw blankets are the most commonly used blankets for this venture since their size nestles between a normal blanket and a quilt.

Drop Ceiling
| Updated January 15, 2024 | Published July 31, 2021

Whether you are remodeling your home or made the decision to build a new property, the type of ceiling you should install can be a little confusing. To transform the feel and look of your home, why not consider a suspended ceiling, otherwise known as a drop ceiling. This ceiling type will add a unique decorative feature to your basement, study room or even living room.

Types of Rocking Chairs
| Updated August 7, 2022 | Published July 30, 2021

A rocking chair is a great piece of furniture, and it offers numerous benefits. For example, it can provide relaxation. In fact, a lot of people spend their afternoons on a rocking chair because it is soothing and relaxing. Aside from that, the sloping angle of this furniture can also provide ergonomic benefits.

Dumbwaiter Design
| Updated August 20, 2023 | Published July 30, 2021

If you don’t know what a dumbwaiter is exactly or are eager to explore the different models and options available, then this article is for you. We have compiled all the “must-know” information on dumbwaiter design, mechanics, and costs.

Engineered Wood in Kitchen
| Updated August 20, 2023 | Published July 30, 2021

Engineered wood is also known as composite wood or manufactured board. It’s a man-made wood product. But don’t be misled by its names – it’s not entirely synthetic, and it’s also far from being a cheap plastic knock-off that only mimics the appearance of wood. 

Best Chalkboard Paint
| Updated August 20, 2023 | Published July 30, 2021

Chalkboard paint is a type of paint that gives a matte finish suitable for writing on with chalk. In this article, we’ll go into detail about the best chalkboard paint for your current or next project.

Best Hidden Deck Fasteners
| Updated August 20, 2023 | Published July 30, 2021

Having a deck in your home not only provides a beautiful place for you and your friends and family to chill and relax, but it also increases the value of your home, adds aesthetic appeal, and provides more square footage to accommodate people in your home during such occasions as a summer barbecue, family reunion among others. This is the reason deck building is a popular practice among many homeowners, with a good number of them even choosing to DIY the project.

Where to Place Bathroom Rugs
| Updated August 20, 2023 | Published July 29, 2021

When you buy a bathroom rug, it is very important to choose the perfect location to place it. If it is too close to the toilet or bath, then it will get very wet and may start to spoil quickly and get ruined. You can’t do away with bathroom rugs; they are a great addition to any bathroom as they can complement color schemes and make a room. Having a rug in the bathroom can transform the room to make it look bigger and more aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

Types of Split Level Homes
| Updated August 20, 2023 | Published July 29, 2021

Split-level homes often get a bad rap among those who first come into the real estate world. Up until a few years ago, they were widely considered to be a “difficult sell” or to cost less per square foot.

End Table vs. Side Table Comparison
| Updated February 7, 2024 | Published July 29, 2021

Shopping for furniture for your home is fun but, at times, confusing. There are certain terms that we think are one and the same but, in reality, are two different things. Think of the sofa and the couch as well as an end table and side table. Most people believe that a sofa is the same as a couch. And you may also believe that an end table is the same as a side table.

Does a Sofa Have to Match the Loveseat?
| Updated August 20, 2023 | Published July 29, 2021

A common couch set up in a standard-sized living room or lounge area is to have a sofa and a loveseat, as well as one or more armchairs. If you’re planning on buying a new sofa set or adding a loveseat to the furniture you already have, you might be wondering if the sofa has to match the loveseat.