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Need a quick room facelift? Try painting your trim.

If you are like many Americans, there's a good chance your house has either white walls or white moldings. In fact, I bet many of you have beige walls with white trim! Have you ever considered painting your baseboards and moldings something other than a predictable shade of white?

Your molding and trim can easily become the accent of color a room desperately needs or it can add architectural interest to a space. Colored trim may seem like a scary commitment, so let's look at some inspirational rooms with painted molding to warm up to the idea:

African influences are showing up in many home furnishings and accessories -- shop these products get the look.

Ever since we took a peek into Heather Moore's Cape Town abode, I've been dying to visit Africa. I've also long-been inspired by the woven accents and colorful patterns of African furnishings. Fortunately for me, African accents have been turning up all over the home decor world -- from baskets to textiles, and everything in between.

Installing a unique backsplash can add an instant modern update to your kitchen.

You don't need a renovation-sized budget to give your kitchen a much-needed "brow lift". An updated backsplash can add a certain 'je ne sais quoi' to your kitchen decor -- and we're not talking wallpaper and tile. Check out this roundup of unique backsplash ideas that are sure to give your banal backsplash a fresh face.