Thursday, March 19, 2015

What To Avoid When Decorating




 Picking a paint color is stressful enough, but the overall decoration can be nerve-wrecking. How can you show your personal style without cluttering? Check out the following decor advice...



THE FIX: “People tend to hang curtain rods directly above the window trim, when really you should be hanging them closer to the crown or ceiling. It leads the eye up, looks more elegant, and can also make a ceiling appear higher.”—Amanda Reynal of Reynal Interiors

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Purple Passion



 With Spring comes a beautiful array of colors: purple, blue, pink, yellow and more. Take the best of these colors and personalize your walls, make your rooms sing with beauty. Here is some purple inspiration to get you started...

If you're dreaming up new color palettes for spring, designers agree that Radiant Orchid is the shade to bring home. Interior designer and blogger Ashlina Kaposta of The Decorista finds the shade to be a perfect expression of the season. 

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Monday, March 16, 2015

How To Paint With Pink




 Do you love the color pink? Have you ever considered an entire room that color? Checkout the following advice about how to do just that...

Elizabeth Bauer Watt: A sample of deGournay silk that my client and I found while shopping in Paris. The color of the fabric is called "faded glory" which we just loved! Although we never used the actual fabric in the home, it became our color inspiration for the entire apartment.
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Thursday, March 12, 2015

The Top Paint Colors



 We know how overwhelming it can be to pick a paint color, so we do our best to provide you with inspiration. Check out the top 45 colors selected by the best in home design...

We love how this color bridges the gap between winter and spring. "I like that it’s a winter fruit, but the color feels fresh and springy," says HGTV.com stylist Marianne, who pitched the winning hue. 


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The Latest In Paint Color Trends




With Spring cleaning comes other design changes within the home. Are you ready for a change in color on your walls? Get inspired with the best in paint color trends...



Neutrals are now, especially in larger purchases like cars, sofas or carpet. "For those big-ticket items, we'll make the safer choice such as neutrals, from rich gray to camel," says Emily Kiker Morrow, Director of Color, Style and Design at Shaw Industries. And, she continues, "We're using trendier colors, like acid green or amethyst, as accent pieces."

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The Latest In Kitchen Colors



 Deep purple in your kitchen? What about a grey gourmet dining area? Break out of the usual mold with the latest kitchen color trends...



Warmer colors such as red are believed to stimulate the appetite and are an excellent option for kitchens. Red is incredibly versatile and there are multiple shades that would really pop in a kitchen, either on the cabinets or the walls.
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Monday, March 9, 2015

Life Changing Colors

 Do you believe that a paint color can change your life? We think it can. Colors affect our personalities and well-being more than you probably realize. Look below for some amazing colors.





Get Excited For Spring


 Spring is almost officially here, and that means change! Dust off your Spring decorations and take a look around the house, what does it need? If you can't find the answer there, check out this inspiring gallery of Spring color trends.

Robin's egg blue is one of the most iconic colors associated with spring. Robin's egg blue is commonly paired with chocolate brown or pink when used year round, but it can take on an entirely new personality when partnered with something unexpected, like purple.

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