Now that you’ve chosen the color you want on your walls, you might be thinking that your job is done. Far from it, homeowner. You’ve still got your rooms’ largest canvases to color: the ceilings. There are many different color options that can work for your ceilings. Pick the right one and each room of your house can…
STRATEGICALLY PICKING THE PERFECT HOME FOR YOUR ACCENT COLOR… Are you looking for a smaller, more manageable way to add extra style to your home before the holidays? As fantastic as more comprehensive updates can be, sometimes a small change can offer a huge amount of fun too. Whether you hire a professional painter or tackle the…
We’re not rushing summer (honest!), but before you know it we’ll be chugging full steam into colder weather and, of course, the holiday season. Because that’s such a busy time of year for all of us, why not pick away at the things you can do now that will lower your stress later? As an…
We recently were chatting with a prospective client and heard an unfortunate, but sadly common, story. This gentleman had been offered what he thought was a very good deal from a local painting company, accepted their estimate, and gave them the green light to begin painting the exterior of his home. When he returned after work later…
When it comes to paint selection, color is generally the very first topic to leap to mind. There’s a good reason for that! It’s almost impossible to not get excited about a new look, or to resist diving deep into the sea of shades, hues, and (to be honest) very odd names. Who knew that…
When you spill ketchup on your favorite shirt, or get mud on your socks after a jog in the rain, do you call it a loss and throw them out? Maybe, in some extreme cases. Most of the time, however, you probably just put them in the wash. The dirt (or ketchup) is rinsed out,…
One of the most popular colors for kitchen cabinets these days is a clean, fresh white. Its popularity isn’t surprising; ranging from brilliant and pure to warm and rustic, white offers a nearly endless versatility and timeless style. Another benefit of white kitchen cabinetry is that it almost begs for colors to be added elsewhere, allowing you…
To a large degree, consumers live in a “cheaper is better” world. If the price of a box of cereal is a little depressing, the store brand is right there to perk you back up (it might taste a little different, but it’s worth it… maybe). If you want to save six or seven dollars…
The process of exterior painting raises a lot of great questions. Maybe one or more of these sounds familiar to you: should I use a new color or just freshen up the existing color? Should I paint an accent piece, like a statement door? How about complimenting colors? Should I hire a professional painting service? If…