Dual focal points challenge homeowner
By Mi-Ling Stone Poole DEAR MI-LING: I have an awkward living room with multiple focal points. Trying to design this space is totally frustrating …
Posts in category Design Tips
Mi-Ling shares her lifestyle and design tips from her syndicated column and other questions and comments.
Check value before tossing old books
By MI-LING STONE POOLE – DEAR MI-LING: I recently inherited a large number of old books from my grandfather’s estate. Some of the books are …
Chipped paint is no easy fix
By Mi-Ling Stone Poole – DEAR MI-LING: My home was built about 10 years ago. All the trim is white. All the baseboards and cabinets …
Give ceiling look of height through paint
By Mi-Ling Stone Poole DEAR MI-LING: I recently purchased a new home and the only thing I’m concerned about is the low kitchen ceiling. What …
Listening room needs homey vibe
bdebaca /Free Photos DEAR MI-LING: My husband and I started an independent listening room. Singer/songwriters, comedians and spoken word poets come and perform at our …
Adding a kitchen door might sacrifice bedroom privacy
By Mi-Ling Stone Poole – DEAR MI-LING: During renovation of my kitchen, I discovered a section of wall that connects to the walk-in closet in …
Overwhelmed by dish clutter
By Mi-Ling Stone Poole – DEAR MI-LING: I love dishes, and over the years I’ve collected numerous sets of dishes, but now I am at …
What’s so special about Brooklyn, New York
By Mi-Ling Stone Poole – When I think of Brooklyn, N.Y., the Brooklyn Bridge, “The Cosby Show” and Spike Lee’s movie “Do the Right Thing” …
Nursery prints, repurposed with a twist
By Mi-Ling Stone Poole – DEAR MI-LING: Is it possible to re-purpose my Peter Rabbit prints from my son’s nursery to the kitchen? I would …
Hand carved pieces from Haiti warm up heart and décor
By Mi-Ling Stone Poole – Recently, my husband and I joined friends on a cruise to celebrate those of us who turned 50 this year. …