Kate Riley
Kate Riley writes daily about her adventures in decorating and DIY projects on her blog Centsational Girl. Kate’s designs have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens and on The Nate Berkus Show.
Choosing the Right Neutral
by Kate Riley on May 16th, 2012
People choose neutrals on their walls for several reasons, sometimes to create a sense of serenity, other times to allow the furnishings and accessories to take the spotlight. Whatever your…. Read more »
Categories: Color, Painting Tips, Planning Your Project
Decorating a Girl’s Nursery
by Kate Riley on April 17th, 2012
We’ll be featuring nurseries this month on the Colortopia blog and it’s a subject I love! My own children are babies no more (they’re in elementary school now), but I…. Read more »
Categories: Bedrooms, Color, Inspiration, Nurseries
5 Steps for Hiring a Professional Painter
by Kate Riley on March 12th, 2012
It’s easy to paint a wall or simple pieces of furniture yourself, but when it comes to more daunting tasks like painting an entire house, inside or out, or painting…. Read more »
Categories: Getting Started, Painting Tips, Planning Your Project
3 Steps to Choosing the Right Paint Color
by Kate Riley on February 13th, 2012
Choosing a new paint color for your walls is an exciting feeling. There’s nothing quite like a fresh coat of paint to completely change the mood of a room. Exciting…. Read more »
Categories: Color, Examples, Getting Started, Inspiration
Choosing Exterior Paint Colors
by Kate Riley on January 12th, 2012
The question of what color to paint your home can be daunting for so many people. Unless you’re building a home from the ground up, most homes come with a…. Read more »
Categories: Color
Christmas Colors: There Are No Rules
by Kate Riley on December 1st, 2011
Ask anyone what the colors of Christmas are and they’ll likely tell you red and green. ‘Tis true, the holiday décor we’ve mostly seen year after year has been red…. Read more »
Categories: Color, Inspiration
Look to Nature
by Kate Riley on November 18th, 2011
People often say “I love color, I just don’t know how to make it work in my home,” so they tend to play it safe with neutrals. One of the…. Read more »
Categories: Color, Inspiration
Meet Kate
by Kate Riley on November 11th, 2011
Hi everyone, I’m Kate, better known around the blogosphere as Centsational Girl. I’m a self-professed incurable DIYer who loves to paint and design anything from small crafts to large spaces, and…. Read more »
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