When most people look around their home there is at least one part of their floor plan that they do not love. Builders do their best to design a layout that fits a large variety of needs. Since no two families have the same needs, there is simply no way that they can effectively accomplish…
Often as a failsafe, people turn to neutrals. Neutral colors are commonly used when homeowners are uncertain as to what they like, know they are selling, or simply want more versatility with their décor options. Though not necessarily traditional, there are colors introduced into the mix of neutrals that include a few options among the…
If you are looking for a way to dramatically change the look of your room on a budget, you may want to consider painting it. Before you get your paint brush out and go for it, you should know that there is a certain amount of work that needs to be done preparing before that…
When it comes to your home many people move in with a look that they bought the house for. Others move in knowing that they want to make lots of changes. The color that is used on the walls, doors, cabinets and more can be altered. When you make changes to the colors in your…
Do you despise the way your kitchen cabinets look but don’t have the funds to replace them entirely? If the answer is yes then you may want to look at other options that will give your cabinets the update you are looking for. One of the most cost effective ways to completely transform your kitchen…
Color effects mood. Our environment affects our thinking and behavior. Loud bright colors heighten emotions, while pastels tend to be soothing and calming. Given that the basic colors are red, blue, green and yellow and in combination create all the hues and shades perceived by the human eye. Humans, apes and Old World monkeys are…
There are many, many color options available and before settling on any color for your home’s entire exterior and end up hating it, you should take the time to consider your choices. From cool and warm tones, classics and modern colors as well as dark and light paint color palettes, there is quite a selection.…
Everyone knows what popcorn ceilings look like and why there are sometimes referred to as “cottage cheese ceiling”. Basically, if you have a ceiling that looks like someone spread cottage cheese over it and then painted it, this is the ceiling we are talking about. There are several problems that can come from popcorn ceilings.…
When you are ready to take on a project in your home to increase the look and the feel, a great place is to start with painting the walls. The paint on the walls can over time start to look dingy and dirty and even if they are washed won’t have that shine that we…
When you are ready to make a change to your home in terms of the paint you want to look at the areas that you can upgrade. The house itself has paint on many of the surfaces from the interior walls, exterior walls, trim, baseboards, ceiling, and molding. The paint that you choose for each…
