Katherine Tlapa
Interior Designer
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Co-authored Articles (16)
What Color Goes With Green? 20+ Dazzling & Tasteful Pairing Options
Follow these tips to find green's perfect match and make your space or outfit pop If you’re trying to incorporate green into your home design or wardrobe, you’ve made a great choice. Green is arguably the most versat...
How to Reupholster a Dining Room Chair
''A simple DIY for covering your chair seats'' A simple way to improve the look of any chair with a removable seat is by covering the chair seat with brand new fabric. Whether you’re looking to swap out stained or ribb...
How to Fix a Sagging Couch Yourself.
Repair a couch that's sagging in the middleCouches can wear down over time, causing the cushions to sag. You can always throw it out and buy a new couch, or you can save money by fixing it up. You'll need to inspect the ...
How to
Tie Curtains
Methods for store-bought and homemade curtain ties Curtains add a beautiful touch to any window, and they're great when you want to block out the light. If you want to let the sun into your room, though, you can use ti...
How to
Fix Sagging Sofa Cushions
Sofas that are well-worn and used often may develop sagginess in their cushions. Sagging sofa cushions are uncomfortable and unsightly. However, there are a few different ways you can fix this problem using simple home D...
How to
Hang an American Flag Vertically
Displaying the American Flag vertically is a great option if you're hanging it on something different than a traditional flagpole. According to the U.S. Flag Code, displaying an American flag vertically is completely acc...
How to
Make a Reading Nook in Your Room
Reading has always been an important part of learning and an enjoyable pastime. Reading nooks provide comfortable, quiet places to retreat to and curl up with a good book. They aren't just for reading, either. A nook is ...
How to
Drape a Throw over a Sofa
Throw blankets can give your living room a special flair and source of warmth on cold nights. Choose a blanket that is proportional to the sofa. If you have a large sectional, you’ll want a big blanket. Contrastingly, ...
How to
Apply Window Decals
Decals are fun ways to advertise or express yourself. You may want to put a decal on your car window or in the window of your store. There are 2 different kinds of decals: adhesive and static cling. To apply adhesive dec...
How to
Reupholster Furniture
Whether you have a well-loved piece of furniture at home with upholstery in bad shape, or you've got a thrift piece of furniture for a great price but not-so-great style, you can completely change the look up your furnit...
How to
Decorate Slanted Walls
While slanted walls can create a cozy feel in a room, they can also be difficult to decorate. For instance, hanging pictures from a slanted wall comes with the extra challenge of having to attach all 4 corners. Luckily, ...
How to
Remove Hair Dye from a Wall
When removing hair dye from your walls, you will get the best results if you work when the stain is fresh. Rubbing alcohol may remove hair dye from your walls. Alternatively, because nail polish remover contains acetone,...
How to
Choose a Curtain Rod for Your Window Decor
Choosing home décor can be overwhelming, especially something permanent you screw into the wall like a curtain rod. By selecting the proper size, choosing the right color and picking finials to accent the look, you can ...
How to
Decorate Your Room with Paper
Decorating your room can be a lot of fun. While you can always buy premade decorations, you can make ones that are just as nice, but much cheaper at home. From creating wall décor to decoupaging your dresser, there are ...
Choosing Decor Colors That Match with Light Blue
Bright ideas for picking a perfect light blue paletteLight blue is a fresh, serene color that instills a sense of peace and calm. It’s a versatile shade that looks gorgeous in bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms, and...
How to
Retexture a Wall
Retexturing a wall using joint compound (aka drywall mud) is a project that's within reach of practically any DIY'er. As long as you're prepared to get messy, it's totally doable. Pick up some compound and a few other su...
