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 colors make white?
| Updated July 28, 2023 | Published July 28, 2023

There is a lot of debate around whether white is actually a color since the very definition of white is that it lacks color, and white is not featured on the color wheel or on the color spectrum. If we believe that white isn’t a color, then how do we go about making white? Here we explore different suggestions and debunk some myths when it comes to creating white.

What Color to Paint Soffit and Fascia
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Choosing the right color for your soffit and fascia can have a major impact on your home’s curb appeal and can even result in an increased property valuation. Popular colors for soffit and fascia include white, gray, black, and beige, but there are many other colors you could opt for.

Monochrome Color
| Updated July 24, 2023 | Published July 24, 2023

A monochrome color palette will contain various shades, tints, and tones of the same color, creating a look that offers depth and interest without any stark contrasts that might be overstimulating.

Tints, Tones, and Shades
| Updated July 24, 2023 | Published July 24, 2023

Tints, tones, and shades are terms you’ll hear often if you’re involved in anything that uses color theory. Artists, fashion designers, and interior designers will all be familiar with the impact of tints, tones, and shades on color schemes and on the energy they create.

How to Paint a Shower Pan
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If your shower tray has faded, or you’ve moved into a new property where the shower tray looks old and out of date, you can paint it instead of replacing it. Painting a shower pan is an easy job that anyone with a basic understanding of DIY can do, following a few simple instructions regarding preparation and paint spraying.

Egg chair dimensions
| Updated July 22, 2023 | Published July 22, 2023

While egg chairs share the same shape, they come in a range of different sizes which can make choosing the right egg chair a challenge. A standard egg chair has dimensions of around 43 inches in height, 34 inches in width, and 31 inches in depth, though this can vary between each model.

Front Door Window Covering Ideas
| Updated January 1, 2024 | Published July 22, 2023

Choosing a front door with a window in it is a popular way to allow more light into the entryway, and some people also like to see who is at their door before opening it up to visitors. However, there are also some drawbacks to having a window in your front door, such as a lack of privacy or light flooding in early in the morning and waking you up.

Bed Slat Sizes
| Updated July 19, 2023 | Published July 19, 2023

Bed slats come in a range of width sizes from 1 inch to 4 inches, while the length measurements need to correspond to the size of the mattress.

Utility Sink Dimensions
| Updated July 19, 2023 | Published July 19, 2023

Utility sinks are usually deeper than other types of sinks, to accommodate the different types of uses, with a depth range of 8 inches to 24 inches.

Swivel Chair Dimensions
| Updated July 19, 2023 | Published July 19, 2023

There are a huge variety of different options available, making it difficult to know which swivel chair dimensions are right for you. On average, most swivel chairs will have a seat height range of between 16 and 21 inches, and a backrest measuring between 12 and 18 inches in height.

Carpet pad thickness
| Updated July 17, 2023 | Published July 17, 2023

The standard depth of carpet pad is 7/16 inches, but the thickness you need will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the type of carpet you have, and your budget. Carpet padding typically varies in thickness from ⅜ an inch to ½ an inch, and thicker is better in some scenarios, while thinner and firmer is better for others.

Accent Colors for White House
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A house with white exterior walls is one of the easiest to choose a color palette for, because white goes with everything. However, this can actually make it one of the most difficult colors to work with because you will be simply spoilt for choice.