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Why do we find one place appealing and are uneasy in another? Why
are we attracted to one product over another? Color—whether
architectural or in products—accounts for 60 percent of our response to
an object or a place.<br />
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The "buzz" about color is usually called "color psychology." But
the effects of color are subtle and significant; physical and
psychological. Color use is not something that results in a definitive
equation between "color and our moods," as is a currently popular
expression. Wherever we go we respond to color, but the importance of
color is often underestimated. Color use is important to us personally
in our homes and in the places where we work.<br />
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Start Small</h2>
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If you're not sure where to begin with color, experiment in a
powder room or bathroom, a small hall or area between rooms, or an
accent wall. If you're doing your own painting, pick an area that's
quick to do so you can see your results sooner, and be happy with it or
change it. Look at the process as an adventure.<br />
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To get started, select a favorite color drawn from artwork, a rug,
dishes and an accessory or furniture piece as a main color or accent.<br />
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Think About Your Mood</h2>
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When selecting a color, consider the mood of a room. In a bedroom
do you want the feeling to be restful and soothing or dramatic and
intimate? Soft, cool colors and neutrals usually create a quieter
feeling while stronger colors are for drama.<br />
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Do you want a dining area to feel sociable and stimulating or
appear formal and quiet? Warmer, contrasting and somewhat brighter
colors add to a sociable atmosphere; deeper blue-greens and neutrals
will give a more formal ambiance.<br />
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Do you want kid's rooms to create an active and exciting energy or
an orderly and restful feeling? Be careful not to overstimulate your
children with intensely bright hues. You may not know it, but some
brighter colors can lead to unrest and irritability.<br />
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Pay Attention to Lighting</h2>
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The reason why paint stores have light boxes for you to test paint chips:<br /> <br />
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<li>Natural daylight shows the truest color;<br /> </li>
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<li>Fluorescent lighting casts a sharp blue tone.</li>
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So, a strong color might be too bright and overpowering when used
on all walls or next to a large window, but it might be effective when
used as an accent wall with indirect light.<br />
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Learn the Color Terms</h2>
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It helps to understand the terminology used to describe color.<br /> <br />
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<li>Hue is what we call a color. Red is the hue; blue is the hue.<br /> </li>
<li>The value of the hue is how light or dark it is.<br /> </li>
<li>Saturation refers to how dominant the hue is. As we go from red to pink, the red hue becomes less dominant.<br /> </li>
<li>Intensity is the brilliance of the color. The pure colors such as
red are more intense than the combined colors such as yellow-green. A
stronger intense color usually has a more dominant hue.<br /> </li>
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If you want a more active space, consider introducing stronger,
more intense color. Even if you want a light-colored room, choose colors
that are slightly more saturated than off-white or light pastel. Very
light color can feel bright and stark when it appears on all surfaces in
a room. However, two or more medium-light, closely related pastel
colors can create a luminous effect when used in the same room.<br />
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Test Your Color Choice</h2>
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Boost your confidence by testing colors on poster board or large
areas of a wall. Don't be afraid to go beyond your comfort zone:
Consider strong, vivid colors or soft, deep neutrals like chocolate
brown or olive green as main or accent colors. Or add drama with a
stronger color on the ceiling. Tinted ceilings can dramatically change
the whole look of a room.<br />
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Add Depth With Decorative Finishes</h2>
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Transform flat, dull walls into interesting and personal spaces
with subtle or dramatic visual texture and broken color. Burnished
mineral/metal finishes and layered colored glazes add depth. Some
examples of softly reflective metals are mica, copper, pewter, bronze
and, of course, antiqued silver and gold.<br />
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Walk Into Another Room</h2>
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Consider walls as planes of color, and see how they interact when
viewing one next to the other in adjacent rooms. Approach it like a
composition: You're in one room, but you're going to see a piece of
another room through it. So as you're choosing colors, consider how they
will flow from room to room to create your picture.<br />
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Follow the Color Wheel</h2>
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A small color wheel is a great reference tool for modifying and
intensifying two or more colors. For example, red and green, which are
complementary (opposite) colors, are most intense when used together.
You may be surprised at how many combinations function beautifully
together, and you may even become attracted to entirely new color
palettes. The color wheel also illustrates the visual temperature of a
color. Draw a line from the yellow-green mark on the color wheel all the
way down to the red-violet; you'll see that all the colors on the left
are warm and the colors on the right are cool.<br />
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Play Up Monochromatic Schemes</h2>
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Think one color is boring? Create bold or subtle variations within
one color group with contrasting paint finishes. For example, use
closely related colors, or try a single color in different finishes, for
walls and trim in one space.<br />
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For an accent color, select a warmer (more toward reds) or cooler
(more toward blues) color to complement your main color group. For a
quieter ambience, make sure your colors are not extremely bright. White
or an off-white tint can be a striking accent when used as trim with a
monochromatic color group.<br />
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Choose Different Paint Finishes</h2>
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A single color used on walls and trim takes on new significance
when applied in different finishes. For example, wall and trim colors
can remain the same hue, but use an eggshell (matte and less reflective)
finish on walls and a satin or semigloss on trim. The color will appear
slightly different on each surface. It's a good way to create a
cohesive look in rooms with many windows and doors, and relatively
little wall area.<br />
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Natural sea sponge<br /> Satin paint (base coat: Kilim Beige SW6106; top coat: Antique White SW6119) – Sherwin-Williams<br /> Paintbrushes<br /> Blue painter's tape<br /> Craft knife<br /> Long level<br /> Pencil<br /> 2-1/2" sash brush<br />
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to be covered by white paint.<br /> 2. Dip a sash brush into white paint
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the wall, going right over the tape.<br /> 3. Add more white paint using a
damp sea sponge, pulling it down the wall from ceiling to floor,
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All About Paint</h2>
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<b>Latex Paint:</b> Often called "acrylic latex" because it
contains a plastic resin made of acrylics or polyvinyls to help it
adhere better (see Water-Based Paint).<br />
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<b>Oil-Based Paint:</b> Commonly used on molding, cabinets and
furniture. It provides a protective coating and creates a smoother
finish than water-based paint.<br />
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To tell whether your current wall color is water- or oil-based,
douse a white cloth with rubbing alcohol and rub it on the wall (in an
out-of-the-way spot). If the paint softens and begins to transfer onto
the cloth, it is water based. If the alcohol does not remove any color,
it is oil-based.<br />
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<b>Primer:</b> Used to seal bare surfaces and provide a base for
paint to grab on to. If you've spackled your walls, priming is a must to
prevent the spackle from bleeding through the paint. Use water-based
primer on new drywall, previously painted walls (including those that
have been patched, repaired or stained), galvanized metal and nonferrous
metals. Use oil-based primer on severely stained or damaged walls, on
paneling, under wallpaper, and on wrought iron, ferrous metal and raw
wood.<br />
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<b>Sheen:</b> A paint's sheen gives it a certain finish and quality. There are several options:<br />
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<i>Matte/Flat</i> -- Smooth finish, has little or no sheen. Helps
hide surface imperfections but may suffer damage more easily than other
finishes. Best for low-traffic areas.<br />
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<i>Eggshell</i> -- Velvety sheen, easy to clean. Great
middle-of-the-road option between flat and high gloss. Gives a flatter
look than glossy paint but still provides hard-wearing and protective
coating.<br />
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<i>Satin</i> -- Silky, pearl-like finish, stain-resistant. Creates
protective shell that resists moisture and mildew. Good for kitchens,
bathrooms and high-traffic areas.<br />
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<i>Semigloss</i> -- Sleek, radiant and high resistance to moisture. Good for cabinets, doors and windows.<br />
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<i>High Gloss</i> -- Very durable and easy to clean. Its glass-like finish makes it good for trim and molding.<br />
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<b>Water-Based Paint:</b> (Latex paint is often called water-based)
Commonly used on walls and ceilings, it is less toxic and easier to
clean up than oil-based paints. Water-based paint comes in a variety of
sheens including matte, eggshell or high-gloss.<br />
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Water-based paint works well on surfaces previously painted with
latex or flat oil-base paints. It usually doesn’t adhere well to
high-gloss finishes, however, and cannot be used on bare steel because
it will rust it. Water-based paint can be used on top of wallpaper, but
there is a risk that the water in the paint may cause the paper to peel
away from the wall.<br />
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Color Basics</h2>
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<b>Color Wheel:</b> A pie-shaped diagram showing the range and relationship of colors (Image 1).<br />
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<b>Complementary Colors:</b> Hues directly opposite each other on
the color wheel. For example: green paired with red or orange paired
with blue, like this pale blue dining room accompanied by bold orange
accents. As the strongest contrasts, complements tend to intensify each
other (Image 2).<br />
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<b>Harmonious (Analogous) Colors:</b> Three to six colors close
together on the color wheel. The shared underlying color generally gives
such color schemes a coherent, sophisticated look. Since little variety
of color is used, interest has to come from texture, pattern, lighting
and accessorizing. This eclectic living room draws in analogous hues of
yellow, orange and hints of red to add interest to the space (Image 3).<br />
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<b>Hue:</b> Another term for specific points on the pure, clear range of the color wheel.<br />
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<b>Primary Colors:</b> Red, blue and yellow. All other colors are derived from these three (Image 1).<br />
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<b>Monochromatic:</b> Color schemes that are shades and tints of one color. For example: brown and taupe or shades of blue (Image 2).<br />
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<b>Secondary Colors:</b> A mix of two primary colors. For example:
violet is made from mixing blue and red, green is made from yellow and
blue, and yellow and red combine to make orange (Image 3).<br />
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<b>Triad Colors:</b> Three colors that are equally spaced on the color wheel, such as red, yellow and blue or green, orange and violet (Image 1).<br />
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<b>Value/Tone:</b> Degree of lightness or darkness of a color. It
is determined by adding black to create a shade, white to create a tint,
or gray to create a tone. Monochromatic color schemes are shades and
tints of one color (Image 2).<br />
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Finding the Right Tools</h2>
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<b>Paintbrushes – Which type is best?:</b> Use a nylon-bristle
brush for water-based paint and natural bristles for oil-based paint. Do
not use natural bristles with water–based paint, the water can make the
bristles limp. Foam brushes are good for intricate work such as
painting molding or window casings. These brushes usually last for only
one use because they're hard to clean and easy to tear (Image 1).<br />
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<b>Paintbrush Shape:</b><br />
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<i>Angled-Sash Paintbrush</i> -- The bristles are cut at an angle to make it easier to cut into corners and paint moldings.<br />
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<i>Straight-End Paintbrush</i> -- Straight-end brushes' bristles are cut at the same length (Image 2).<br />
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<b>Types of Bristles:</b> The best brushes have bristles that are
flagged and tipped. Flagged bristles are slightly split, so they’ll hold
more paint and spread it more smoothly. Tipped bristles are slightly
tapered to help release an even, controllable amount of paint.<br />
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<b>Cleaning Paintbrushes:</b> Use soap and water to clean latex
paint off the brush immediately after painting. If the paint dries on
the brush, you'll need special solvents to remove it. If your house is
on a public sewer system, you can clean the brushes in your sink, but be
careful not to dispose of paint in an area where it might seep into the
groundwater.<br />
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For oil-based paints, you'll need a solvent such as paint thinner
or mineral spirits. Pour about two inches of thinner into a metal
container and swirl the dirty brush in it until the paint comes off.
Press the brush against the side of the container to remove excess
thinner and clean off the remaining thinner with a rag, then rinse with
soap and water. If oil-based paint dries on your brush, just soak it in
thinner for a few minutes before cleaning. Caution: Rags, steel wool,
sanding dust or waste soaked with oil-based products may spontaneously
catch fire if improperly discarded. Immediately after each use, place
rags, steel wool, sanding dust or waste in a sealed, water-filled metal
container.<br />
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Moist paintbrushes can be wrapped in plastic or waxed paper and
sealed with a rubber band or aluminum foil. Hang brushes upside down to
maintain their shape (Image 3).<br />
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<b>Painting Pads:</b> These can be very useful for cutting around
trim. The pads come with small wheels that allow you to paint up to the
edge of the trim without getting paint on the trim. To use one, dip the
pad face into the paint, being careful not to get paint on the rollers.<br />
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<b>Paint Sprayers:</b> There is a wide selection of sprayers
available, ranging in size, capabilities and price. No matter which type
you use, always wear a dust mask or respirator to protect yourself from
fumes (Image 1).<br />
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<i>Hand-held airless paint sprayers</i> -- best for staining and
for outdoor work, such as painting a fence or sealing a deck. Use only
oil-based paint or stain unless it is rated at 45 watts or more.<br />
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<i>Airless spray paint roller</i> -- works like a paint roller, without the inconvenience of having to continuously refill your paint tray as you work.<br />
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<i>High-volume low</i>-<i>pressure sprayer</i> -- designed for
professional finishing jobs, where the control of the spray is
important. Good for painting interior walls, exterior jobs and crown or
dentil molding. They come with various nozzles that can be used to
create special designs. Can use oil- or latex-based paint.<br />
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<i>High-pressure, low-volume sprayer</i> -- this sprayer is gravity
fed and works with a compressor. It has the capacity to spray a wide
variety of finishes, but can overspray and splash back at times.<br />
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<i>Diaphragm paint sprayer</i> -- works with five-gallon bucket to provide a continuous supply of paint.<br />
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<b>Paint-Sprayer Cleanup:</b> After using latex paint, run water
through the sprayer until it's clear. After using oil-based paint, pour
paint thinner into the sprayer. It's important to clean the sprayer and
nozzles thoroughly because any leftover paint can ruin the machine.<br />
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<b>Roller Covers:</b> Paint rollers are great time savers on any
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<i>Nap</i> -- The correct nap length of roller cover all depends on
the texture of the surface you are painting. For a rough surface, use a
roller with a long nap length. For smooth surfaces, use a shorter nap
length. For example, on concrete block or stucco use a roller cover with
a 3/4" to 1" nap. A 3/8" or 1/2” nap will probably work for most
interior wall surfaces and with various sheen levels. A 1/4” nap is too
flat and hard for most wall applications (Image 1).<br />
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<i>Fiber</i> -- Mohair is good for applying enamel paint. Lambswool
covers are excellent for alkyd paints, but not for latex. Synthetic
fibers are the most versatile but cannot be used with epoxies and
polyurethane (Image 2).<br />
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<i>Core</i> -- Cardboard cores are not very durable because they
absorb the paint, get soft and often lose their shape. Also, cardboard
and many other types of roller covers use glue to hold the fabric to the
core. The problem here is that the solvents in paint can cause the glue
to dissolve, making the roller fall apart (Image 3).<br />
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When selecting a roller frame, look for expandable poles made from
heavy-gauge wire, and make sure it has end bearings for smooth
operation.<br />
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<b>Cleaning Rollers:</b><br />
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For latex paint, scrape as much paint off the roller as possible.
Partially fill a sink or large bucket with warm water and roll the
applicator back and forth. If necessary, use detergent with the water to
remove difficult paint. Rinse the roller until the water is clear. Let
dry.<br />
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For oil-based paint, scrape as much paint as possible off the
roller. Roll the applicator in a paint tray containing mineral spirits
or paint thinner then wash the roller in soapy water. Rinse thoroughly
and let dry.<br />
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Store rollers in clean plastic bags.<br />
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<b>DO</b> buy a quart first instead of a large quantity in case
you're not committed to the color. Paint a piece of foam board and move
it around the room to see how the light affects the color at different
times of the day.<br />
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<b>DO</b> take the time to prep the area. Gather artwork and
accessories in one box and place out of the way. Move furniture to the
center of the space (or into another room altogether), wipe down walls
and tape off molding. Cover the floor with a drop cloth, because plastic
sheets can be slippery and messy.<br />
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<b>DO</b> remove all of the hardware — switchplates, doorknobs, drapery hardware, etc. — and place the parts in a plastic bag.<br />
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<b>DO</b> gather everything you'll need to get the job done and set
up a "paint station" in or near the room. Include a paint tray,
painters' tape, brushes, rollers, stir sticks, a paint can opener, rags,
paint thinner, a screwdriver, hammer and ladder.<br />
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<b>DO</b> purchase one good paint tray and line it with inexpensive disposable plastic tray forms. Aluminum foil works well in a pinch.<br />
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<img alt="Paint Roller and Tray" class="photo-gallery-launch a-Image" data-type="launch-gallery-modal" src="http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/4/8/0/iStock-3242368_paint-roller-in-paint-tray_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.jpeg" title="Paint Roller and Tray" />
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<b>DO</b> calculate how much paint you'll need. It's always best to get it mixed at one time.<br />
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<b>DO</b> choose the appropriate rollers and brushes. Specific
rollers are required depending on the paint's viscosity (i.e. how well
it rolls onto the surface) and the wall's texture. Brushes with angled
tips are best for painting on and around trim.<br />
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<b>DO</b> wear appropriate clothing (you will get paint on you somewhere) and slip-on shoes for easy access in and out of the room.<br />
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<b>DO</b> prime the walls if going from one extreme color to
another. For instance, if the walls are tan and you want deep green,
paint first with a primer tinted to match your intended top coat to
ensure you'll end up with the true color.<br />
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<b>DO</b> expect to apply at least three coats when painting walls red — one coat of primer and two coats of paint.<br />
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<img alt="Sierra Orange Paint" class="photo-gallery-launch a-Image" data-type="launch-gallery-modal" src="http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/4/11/0/iStock-5702092_roller-brush-painting-wall-red_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.jpeg" title="Sierra Orange Paint" />
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<b>DO</b> keep a stash of paint for touch-ups in a small plastic
cup or glass jar, like margarine containers or baby food jars
(thoroughly cleaned, of course). Be sure to label each container with
the color and brand name.<br />
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<b>DO</b> keep inexpensive foam and artists' brushes (dollar-store variety) on hand for touch-ups on trim and hard-to-reach spots.<br />
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Don'ts</h2>
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<b>DON'T</b> rush. You'll achieve the best results if you practice a
little patience. Plan on making it a full-day affair and you won't get
frustrated.<br />
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<b>DON'T</b> pour the paint from the can until you notch holes into
the paint can rim. Simply hammer holes around the metal rim with a nail
to create holes for the paint to drip back down into the can.<br />
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<b>DON'T</b> paint out of order — start with the ceiling, then walls, doors and woodwork and finish with the floor.<br />
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<b>DON'T</b> apply latex on an oil finish and vice versa without
first sanding the walls (remember to wear a mask) and wiping away the
dust particles with a tack cloth. Apply a primer of the same composition
(oil or latex) of the intended topcoat.<br />
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<img alt="Sanding Walls" class="photo-gallery-launch a-Image" data-type="launch-gallery-modal" src="http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/4/8/0/TS-87557580_man-sanding-walls_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.jpeg" title="Sanding Walls" />
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<b>DON'T</b> paint directly over wallpaper. If possible, remove it
all with a steamer or paper-removing solution and prime. If it's old and
not coming off, remove the loose pieces (repair with joint compound to
smooth out the surface), sand and wipe with a tack cloth, then prime.<br />
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<img alt="Painting Over Wallpaper" class="photo-gallery-launch a-Image" data-type="launch-gallery-modal" src="http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/4/8/0/TS-200376575-001_man-painting-over-wallpaper_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.jpeg" title="Painting Over Wallpaper" />
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<b>DON'T</b> close off the room. Keep doors and windows open to allow for proper ventilation.<br />
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<b>DON'T</b> underestimate how long it'll take you to get the job
done. Allow at least 24 hours to dry before bringing everything back
into the room. Allow two weeks to 30 days to cure before washing or
wiping.<br />
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<img alt="Cleaning Paintbrushes" class="photo-gallery-launch a-Image" data-type="launch-gallery-modal" src="http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/4/8/0/iStock-13509923-cleaning-paintbrush_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.jpeg" title="Cleaning Paintbrushes" />
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<b>DON'T</b> put off cleaning your brush and rollers if you plan to use them again.<br />
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<b>DON'T</b> dispose of paint irresponsibly. Check your area for local hazardous waste recycling centers.<br />
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<b>DON'T</b> reattach the lid without cleaning the rim of the can.
Also, to further prevent inadvertent splatters, place a paper towel or
rag on top of the lid, then hammer to secure<br />
Source: HGTV<br />
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<li>Surface area of the surface(s) to be painted. </li>
<li>Spreading rate of the paint being used. </li>
<li>The number of coats needed. </li>
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<li>To paint the living room walls - not including the ceiling. The
walls are 3m high, with a total of 18m of wall length (allowing for
doors and windows) the <u>surface area</u> is 3m x 18m = 54m<sup>2</sup>.
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If you know the 'Surface area' enter it in the 'Surface
area' box below, then 'Spreading rate' and 'Number of coats', then click
the 'Calculate' button.
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To calculate the surface area enter 'Height/length' and
'Width' of area to be painted, click 'Calculate Surface Area' and enter
spreading rate and number of coats, click 'Calculate'.
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<b>Quick steps to estimate paint litres from house
plans</b><br />
To get a rough idea of how much paint you will approximately need when
you only have house plans to work from, use the following calculations…<br />
<br />
Look for the statement of area on the house plans – e.g. 186m<sup>2</sup><br />
<br />
<strong>Divide this by</strong><br />
10 = litres of sealer for ceilings<br />
5 = litres of 2 coats for ceilings<br />
4 = litres of sealer for walls<br />
2 = litres of 2 coats for walls<br />
25 = litres of primer for trim/doors/frames<br />
15 = litres of 2 coats for trim/doors/frames<br />
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<strong>Enter the square area (m<sup>2</sup>) of house plan below and press
"Calculate"</strong><br />
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<b>You will need...</b><br />
<input id="paint1" name="answer" size="6" type="text" value="-" />
litres of sealer for ceilings<br /><br />
<input id="paint2" name="answer" size="6" type="text" value="-" />
litres of 2 coats for ceilings<br /><br />
<input id="paint3" name="answer" size="6" type="text" value="-" />
litres of sealer for walls<br /><br />
<input id="paint5" name="answer" size="6" type="text" value="-" />
litres of 2 coats for walls<br /><br />
<input id="paint6" name="answer" size="6" type="text" value="-" />
litres of primer for trim/doors/frames<br /><br />
<input id="paint7" name="answer" size="6" type="text" value="-" />
litres of 2 coats for trim/doors/frames<br />
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2014, Angie’s List members reported paying an average of $448 per room
for interior painting. Expect a full set of materials, including paint,
brushes, sandpaper and tape, to cost $100 to $200.<br />
If you choose to tackle a painting project yourself, there are
several items you'll need to purchase before you begin. The first cost
is the paint. Expect to pay between $15 and $30 per gallon of paint, and
<a href="https://www.angieslist.com/articles/painting-how-many-coats-does-my-interior-paint-project-need.htm">you'll need 2-3 gallons for an average-sized bedroom</a>
(with some left over for contingencies and touch-ups). Keep it in mind
that the more durable the paint is, the more you'll pay for the paint
material.<br />
You also have several options for the shine or "gloss" of your paint.
Flat finish or wall paint is paint with a matte surface that doesn't
reflect light. This is good for bedroom walls since it covers up
imperfections, but isn't easily washable, meaning marks or scratches may
require painting over instead of cleaning. Eggshell and satin finishes
offer slightly more shine and can also handle the occasional cleaning.<br />
The next item on the list is paint brushes. These vary widely in
quality and cost, with some made entirely of animal bristles and some
completely synthetic. Synthetic brushes start around $17 and are best
used with acrylic paints. Natural bristle brushes are more expensive at
around $22 and are typically used with oil paints, polyurethanes and
varnishes. You can also choose to use rollers, which are less expensive
to purchase initially but must have their foam or fabric rolling head
periodically changed. If using a roller, make sure to get one that is
lint free.<br />
Finally, you'll need sandpaper and tape. Anywhere between 120- and
150-grit sandpaper is enough for drywall and helps to smooth out
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advantages to using a pro, including a higher-quality job than can
typically be achieved by an amateur. It also takes less time than a DIY
effort - usually half as long - and most painters will guarantee their
work against major defects. Labor costs vary widely, depending on the
painter’s experience, and the difficulty and location of the job. The
average price range typically runs $25 to $100 per hour — so you'll want
to get references from any potential contractors. Check to see if the
rate includes the cost of materials.<br />
The total cost of hiring a painting contractor will be more expensive
than doing it yourself, but you can expect a job with clean lines, no
brush marks and no paint drips. Especially if you're doing more complex
work, such as multiple colors on the same wall or a large amount of
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BEHR.com. <br />
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The “Favorites and More” feature of the ColorSmart app was
created for the homeowner to be able to save their favorite colors,
coordinated palettes, and <a href="http://www.victoriana.com/Bathroom/bathroomphotos.html" target="_top">room images</a>.
In addition, the virtual room painter application provides users with a
handy paint calculator to help figure out how much paint to purchase
and a store locator to get directions to the nearest The Home Depot
store. This high tech, user friendly mobile virtual paint app is
available as a free download in both Google Play and the Apple iTunes
App Store. For more information about the application and how to use
it, visit behr.com.<br />
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Painting accent walls is a great solution for those who want to dress
up their living space but are not yet ready to commit to a full room's
worth of color.</div>
But even if you are not afraid of using color everywhere, focal walls
can really spice things up and create a fresh new look with minimal
cost and effort.<br />
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An accent, or <i>feature</i> wall in a room is like an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence - it adds excitement and importance to the space. <br />
By
painting an accent wall, you can create a sense of architecture and
shape in a boxy room, direct the eye strategically to where you want it
to go or emphasize an existing focal point.<br />
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But in the wrong place it will only look odd and confusing, that's why picking the right wall to feature is so critical.<br />
Unlike what most people think, the first wall that you see when you
enter a room is not always the best one to accentuate. <br />
In fact, there
are many more decisions involved, and the following guidelines will help you determine which wall to choose.<br />
<b>NOTE:</b> interior designers and <a href="http://www.housepaintingtutorials.com/wall-paint-colors.html">home decorators</a> often break <i>all</i> these rules yet create a masterpiece of a room. Beginners? Not so much. <br />
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So
unless you really know what you are doing, you will probably want to
stick with these safe, mistake-proof suggestions for painting accent
walls - that way you are pretty much guaranteed to create professionally
looking results. <br />
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Best Practices for <br />Painting Accent Walls:</h2>
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<li>Accent walls look best when they are solid - meaning they have no <a href="http://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/log-cabins/billyoh-village-hall-log-cabin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">doors or windows</a>. <br /><br />You may be tempted to "frame" your beautiful <a href="http://rd.bizrate.com/rd?t=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00D4ADUXW%2Fref%3Dasc_df_B00D4ADUXW4453762%3Fsmid%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26tag%3Dshopzilla0d-20%26ascsubtag%3Dshopzilla_rev_275-20%3BSZ_REDIRECT_ID%26linkCode%3Ddf0%26creative%3D395093%26creativeASIN%3DB00D4ADUXW&mid=184056&cat_id=25000300&atom=10699&prod_id=&oid=5484585482&pos=1&b_id=18&bid_type=4&bamt=235eb41f759d9103&cobrand=1&ppr=e0e5b78097031d96&rf=af1&af_assettype_id=12&af_creative_id=2973&af_id=615103&af_placement_id=1&dv=ad4bd1f6fb7e3081c51f628b9320ea2c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">french doors</a>
or the large windows with a spectacular view, but oftentimes this will only
distract instead of enhancing. <br /><br />And besides, the <a href="http://www.housepaintingtutorials.com/interior-wall-paint-colors.html">light from the windows</a>
will usually make the accent color look dark or virtually invisible
during the day. </li>
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<li>In a really oblong room, the best wall to accentuate is the farthest short wall - the <a href="http://www.nextag.com/goto.jsp?p=67553&aff=y&origin=1101l8nV&clickSource=%7BPUBREF%7D&url=%2Fnorob%2FClickTracker.jsp%3Fchnl%3Dmain%26tag%3D7365796962" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">accent color</a>
will draw attention and make the wall appear closer to you, visually
correcting the shape of the room. Painting the longest wall differently
will only emphasize its length. <br /><br />For this reason, accentuating <i>shared walls</i> (those common in
open floor plans) is seldom a good idea. Not only will you have trouble
deciding where to start and stop (if the wall spans the <a href="http://www.housepaintingtutorials.com/kitchen-decorating-paint.html">kitchen</a> and
living room, for example), but you will also make the space look
disproportionately elongated and unbalanced. </li>
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<li>Do you have a focal point in the room already? Because it's usually better to highlight the existing point of interest than
create a new one. <br /><br />For example, if you have a fireplace, that's a
built-in, natural focal point that is already present in the room (no
need to create something different), but you can make it stand out more
by painting the wall it's on a different color than the rest. That way
you'll be working <i>with</i> it, not competing against it. <br /><br />Other "naturals" include the wall behind your bed's <a href="http://rd.bizrate.com/rd?t=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB002KMJYCG%2Fref%3Dasc_df_B002KMJYCG4400055%2F%3Ftag%3Dshopzilla0d-20%26ascsubtag%3Dshopzilla_rev_269-20%3BSZ_REDIRECT_ID%26creative%3D394997%26creativeASIN%3DB002KMJYCG%26linkCode%3Ddf0&mid=184056&cat_id=8340&atom=8341&prod_id=&oid=2454038343&pos=1&b_id=18&bid_type=4&bamt=e15def21c8be840e&cobrand=1&ppr=d3d952ad5e54957a&rf=af1&af_assettype_id=12&af_creative_id=2973&af_id=615103&af_placement_id=1&dv=ad4bd1f6fb7e3081c51f628b9320ea2c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">headboard</a>
or an important piece of furniture (usually your couch), the wall holding some dramatic
artwork, a niche or other interesting architectural wall feature that
already attracts attention.</li>
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<li>When there is no natural focal point in the room, you can create one.
Select the best wall for accent painting (keeping in mind the above
suggestions), then look around - what do you want to showcase? <br /><br />Maybe
you have a <a href="http://www.housepaintingtutorials.com/paint-color-ideas.html">favorite painting</a> or a collection of framed photos, a unique
piece of furniture or even a live plant that you really love? On the
background of the accent wall color, that item will be in spotlight and
get more attention.</li>
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<li>Before painting an accent wall, make sure there is no
competition from the other walls in the room. <br /><br />If any of the
adjacent walls has some "bossy" or "in your face" element that already
draws all of the attention (such as an oversized mirror, dramatic
artwork or other <a href="http://www.hayneedle.com/product/mid-century-decor-3d-bold-arabic-numbers-wall-clock.cfm?redirect=false" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bold wall decor</a>), adding an <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=je6NUbpObpQ&offerid=308596.3827290271&type=15&murl=http%3A%2F%2Ftracking.searchmarketing.com%2Fclick.asp%3Faid%3D730010170005450021&mid=3437" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">accent wall</a> next to it may easily create confusion and overwhelm the space - in that case, thread carefully.<br /><br />Remember
that if something in the room is the star of the show, the other
elements of the decor should play quieter, supporting roles (so don't
force an accent wall in a room that doesn't lend itself to it - leave
rule breaking to the pros). <br /><br />And that brings us to <a href="http://www.housepaintingtutorials.com/choosing-interior-paint-colors.html">choosing color</a> for painting accent walls...</li>
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Color Advice for <br />Painting Accent Walls</h2>
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<li>Accents walls look most organic when they are <a href="http://www.housepaintingtutorials.com/interior-house-paint-colors.html">darker</a> than the other walls in the room - it's a classic look. <br /><br />A
reversed color combination is possible (e.g. a light accent wall in a
room painted a deeper color) but requires skill and a good eye for <a href="http://www.housepaintingtutorials.com/decorating-with-color.html">color and decorating</a>, so beginners will be better off sticking
with the traditional color placement. <br /><br />Also, the color of the
accent wall should harmonize with the adjacent wall color. When in
doubt, paint your statement wall the same color but 2 shades darker than
the rest - it's always a foolproof look.</li>
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<li>Make sure the accent wall is related to the existing decor. The
best way to connect it is to repeat one of the colors already present in
the room. <br /><br />Take a look at your <a href="http://www.nextag.com/goto.jsp?p=67553&aff=y&origin=1101l8nV&clickSource=%7BPUBREF%7D&url=%2Fnorob%2FClickTracker.jsp%3Fchnl%3Dmain%26tag%3D7364442127" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">throw pillows</a>, artwork or other decorative pieces and use one of the colors for painting the <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=je6NUbpObpQ&offerid=308596.3827290271&type=15&murl=http%3A%2F%2Ftracking.searchmarketing.com%2Fclick.asp%3Faid%3D730010170005450021&mid=3437" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">accent wall</a>.<br /><br />Just
don't pick the dominant color in the decor (for example, the color of your furniture upholstery <i>and</i> curtains),
otherwise you'll end up with too much of the same thing and when
everything is emphasized, nothing is emphasized.<br /><br />And please don't match it to your boring beige carpet - you can do better than that when it comes to <a href="http://www.housepaintingtutorials.com/house-paint-color-combinations.html">color inspiration</a>!</li>
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<li>When <a href="http://www.housepaintingtutorials.com/choosing-paint-colours.html">choosing a paint color</a> for the accent wall, consider the items that will be placed on its background. <br /><br />You
need to ensure there is enough contrast, and that the colors will coordinate
well - you don't want your furniture pieces, wall art and other
decorations to clash with the wall color, or blend in and disappear on
the new <a href="http://www.nextag.com/goto.jsp?p=67553&aff=y&origin=1101l8nV&clickSource=%7BPUBREF%7D&url=%2Fnorob%2FClickTracker.jsp%3Fchnl%3Dmain%26tag%3D7457497128" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">color background</a>.</li>
</ul>
If you are experienced in <a href="http://www.housepaintingtutorials.com/decorating-with-paint.html">decorating with paint</a>, accent walls can
help you make quite a statement. For those who are new and not used to
bold colors, adding an accent wall is a good place to start experimenting with possibilities.<br />
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<a href="http://www.tocon.ca/">http://www.tocon.ca</a>TOCON Pro Paintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17660496257763104305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396141090510299907.post-10275705187792060952017-04-27T10:44:00.001-07:002017-04-27T10:44:09.212-07:0017 Things Color Consultants Want You to Know<div class="viewGalleryTitle">
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<br />If you sense it's time to call in a color consulting professional, here's what they want you to know. </div>
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<b>It's not hard to find one.</b>
How to find the right color consultant for you? You can start right here
on Houzz. Click "Find Local Pros" at the top of the page, type "color
consultant" in the search box, choose your city and <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/s/%22color-consultant%22" target="_blank">start looking</a>. Some pros are called color consultants, and many interior designers offer color consulting as one of their services. <br /><br />Also,
if you have other professionals already working on your home, like
painters, contractors or architects, they may have recommendations of
people they work with as well. Your favorite paint store can also be a
good source.<br /><br />Barbara Jacobs of <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/bjacobs/barbara-jacobs-color-and-design" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barbara Jacobs Color and Design</a>
suggests choosing from several candidates. "Talk to the people you are
considering hiring. As with any profession, you want your chemistry with
your color professional to be a good fit. Recommendations from
like-minded friends can be helpful, as well as reading testimonials from
the candidates you are considering for your project," she says. Jacobs
also recommends asking for references if that makes you more
comfortable.</div>
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<b>You'll be participating.</b> "Color consulting with my clients is always a very collaborative process," says color consultant <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/colorconsultant/debra-kling-colour-consultant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Debra Kling</a>.
"Clients may need just a little design direction or may be starting off
with a completely blank slate and only have architectural plans to work
from. I assess where they are in the process and let them use me as
little or as much as they need me. Often I'll come up with a flat fee
for the entire project; there's no limit on the number of times I'll
return to help."</div>
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<b>They'll be sizing you up from the first phone call. </b><span>Don't
let this make you feel self-conscious; figuring out which colors will
make you happy is a color consultant's priority. "The first call is
usually quick — five to 10 minutes," says color consultant Jacki Tate of
</span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/inspirationcolor/inspirationcolor-jacki-tate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">inspirationColor</a><span>. "I get a sense of what the client wants, the scope of the project, and give them a time estimate."</span><br /><br />"The
process may involve one session in your home, from two hours to a full
day, or it may involve several meetings. "This will really depend on the
consultant’s process and the size and complexity of your project,"
Jacobs says.</div>
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<b>Color consultation doesn't take a lot of time, but a lot of it depends on you.</b>
A common way color consultants charge is by the hour; some will have a
minimum, so be sure to ask about how the consultant charges up front. <span>Hourly rates can vary from $85 to $200. To give you an idea of hours,</span><i> </i>Nolte
estimates she can knock out the entire color palette for an
average-size three- to four-bedroom house in about three to four hours. <span>This
time varies greatly, depending on the size of the home and how decisive
the client is. "One colleague of mine likes to joke, 'I can tell you
the right color to pick, but I can't make you pick it!'" says interior
designer </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/amayhg/andrea-may-huntergatherer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea May</a><span>.</span><br /><br /><span>Other color consultants will charge you a flat fee for the project that includes all follow-up visits.</span><span> </span></div>
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<b>Be ready to look at choices during the first visit. </b><span>The
first visit will involve a walk-through of your home. "When I do the
first walk-through with the clients, I'm envisioning how the color
scheme will create a flow through the home," May says</span><span>.
"It's really hard for people to envision the whole house just looking at
small paint chips." Thus, she comes armed with about 50 draw-downs in
neutral colors she knows work consistently. </span><br /><br />"It's a good
shortcut; I can show the clients these neutrals with their existing
fixed finishes — i.e., countertops, flooring — show them how they do or
do not work, and see their response," she says. "Once we have the
neutrals down we can add pops of color where they want to make bigger
color statements."<br /><br />Tate says, "After the initial walk-through,
the clients and I then do a brainstorming session so that I can get a
sense of what they like; then I hold up swatches on the wall to show
them options I think they'll like."</div>
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May likes to start in the room the
client uses most, like the living room or kitchen. If you have fixed
finishes, such as a kitchen counter, the color consultant can start
coordinating the color palette there.</div>
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<a href="https://www.houzz.com/photos/774476/Colorful-Bathrooms-contemporary-bathroom-new-york">
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<img alt="Contemporary Bathroom by inspirationCOLOR - Jacki Tate" class="hide-context " data-pin-no-hover="true" height="480" src="https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/c331d4d40f7dc25a_6530-w640-h480-b0-p0--contemporary-bathroom.jpg" width="640" />
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<a class="hz-username" href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/inspirationcolor/inspirationcolor-jacki-tate"><span class="pro-name">inspirationCOLOR - Jacki Tate</span></a></div>
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<b>Expect to show a few of your favorite things.</b>
"Having something like a piece of fabric or a rug to work from gives me
a good direction and can make the process a lot quicker," Nolte says.
This also gives the consultant valuable information about your taste.<br /><br />May
recommends showing the consultant an inspiration room, rug or pieces of
fabric you like. "A lot of time when I'm working on new construction,
there is literally nothing to go on. I love to find a rug or a piece of
fabric for inspiration. I recently used one piece of fabric to inspire
the entire color palette for an 11,000-square-foot home," May says.</div>
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<a href="https://www.houzz.com/photos/2395818/Syosset-Home-House-Magazine-Jan-Feb-2013-traditional-bathroom-other">
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<img alt="Traditional Bathroom by Kaleidoscope Color Consulting" class="hide-context reloadable" data-pin-no-hover="true" height="439" src="https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7521175b00eb34d4_7715-w660-h439-b0-p0--traditional-bathroom.jpg" width="660" />
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<a class="hz-username" href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/marynolte/kaleidoscope-color-consulting"><span class="pro-name">Kaleidoscope Color Consulting</span></a></div>
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<b>They will not try to force their favorite colors on you.</b>
"Ultimately, I'm looking for the colors that will make the client
happy. It doesn't matter if it's a color that appeals to me personally
or not; I zero in on what they like and what works with their homes by
getting to know them, gauging their reactions to suggestions ...
sometimes I'm a bit of a marriage mediator, helping to find color
compromises for couples!" Nolte says.</div>
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<img alt="Eclectic Basement by Kaleidoscope Color Consulting" class="hide-context " data-pin-no-hover="true" height="534" src="https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/80d14d300ecba798_8702-w400-h534-b0-p0--eclectic-basement.jpg" width="400" />
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<a class="hz-username" href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/marynolte/kaleidoscope-color-consulting"><span class="pro-name">Kaleidoscope Color Consulting</span></a></div>
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<b>They will help you find colors that will make furnishing the room easy. </b>"If
the room is a blank slate with nothing to go on, I choose colors that
will work with [furniture] available in the marketplace," Nolte says.</div>
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<a href="https://www.houzz.com/photos/690274/Pink-Garden-Nursery-traditional-kids-san-diego">
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<img alt="Traditional Kids by Andrea May Hunter/Gatherer" class="hide-context reloadable" data-pin-no-hover="true" height="538" src="https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d45175010f66604a_0578-w660-h538-b0-p0--traditional-kids.jpg" width="660" />
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<a class="hz-username" href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/amayhg/andrea-may-hunter-gatherer"><span class="pro-name">Andrea May Hunter/Gatherer</span></a></div>
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<b>They will find colors that will work for many years</b>. <span>Color
consultants also have the vision to see how your colors will work in
your home for years down the line. "In this nursery I worked with shades
of ivory, so that the room could grow with the child. The mother wanted
pink in the room, so we brought it in via this custom-designed rug,"
May says. </span></div>
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<a href="https://www.houzz.com/photos/2593888/Boston-residence-Exterior-traditional-porch-san-francisco">
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<img alt="Traditional Porch by Barbara Jacobs Color and Design" class="hide-context reloadable" data-pin-no-hover="true" height="495" src="https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e2b1cb3a0102d4ec_0090-w660-h495-b0-p0--traditional-porch.jpg" width="660" />
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<a class="hz-username" href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/bjacobs/barbara-jacobs-color-and-design"><span class="pro-name">Barbara Jacobs Color and Design</span></a></div>
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<b>They will show you options you never considered before. </b>Jacobs
suggests sharing what you like with the color consultant but also
keeping an open mind about new ideas. "In working with a color
consultant, you can expect to have the path cleared to an effective
interior or exterior color palette that will probably be different in
some way from what you came up with yourself," she says.</div>
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<img alt="Eclectic by Kaleidoscope Color Consulting" class="hide-context " data-pin-no-hover="true" height="534" src="https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f701cab50feaede1_7185-w400-h534-b0-p0--eclectic.jpg" width="400" />
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<a class="hz-username" href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/marynolte/kaleidoscope-color-consulting"><span class="pro-name">Kaleidoscope Color Consulting</span></a></div>
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<b>You should live with samples for a few days. </b>Nolte
brings large paper samples from paint companies like Sherwin-Williams
and Benjamin Moore to show clients large swatches of color, but she
suggests painting samples directly on the wall before buying gallons of
paint. Across the board, all the color consultants agree that painting
samples before buying the gallons of paint is a must. <br /><br />"Lighting
is key," Nolte says. "Paint two coats of large swatches, at least 2
feet by 2 feet, in a light corner and a dark corner, and look at them at
different times of day, with the natural light and lit up at night.
Also, move key pieces of furniture near the swatches to see how they
look together."<br /><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6833335/list/Want-Gorgeous-Interior-Colors--Look-to-the-Light" target="_blank">More on how lighting affects color</a></div>
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<img alt="Traditional Living Room by inspirationCOLOR - Jacki Tate" class="hide-context " data-pin-no-hover="true" height="298" src="https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ace1fabc0f84a9b2_0957-w400-h298-b0-p0--traditional-living-room.jpg" width="400" />
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<a class="hz-username" href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/inspirationcolor/inspirationcolor-jacki-tate"><span class="pro-name">inspirationCOLOR - Jacki Tate</span></a></div>
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<b>The right trim color will help create flow.</b>
"Typically, trim should be consistent throughout the home; the
exceptions are special statement rooms, like a bedroom," May says.</div>
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<img alt="Eclectic Exterior by Debra Kling Colour Consultant" class="hide-context " data-pin-no-hover="true" height="560" src="https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/93c1b6e10cb1cd5a_1000-w400-h560-b0-p0--eclectic-exterior.jpg" width="400" />
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<a class="hz-username" href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/colorconsultant/debra-kling-colour-consultant"><span class="pro-name">Debra Kling Colour Consultant</span></a></div>
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<b>Don't trust paint chips! </b>This
is especially true with exteriors. "There are so many different
materials used on exteriors; never trust a paint chip, because materials
like stucco, brick, cedar shake shingles, wood siding or vinyl siding
will all absorb the paint in different ways. You can't see this from
paint chips, which are printed on paper," Kling explains. <br /><br />She recommends observing paint samples over several days, at different times of the day, with different weather conditions. "N<span>ever
underestimate the power of the sun. The sun reflects the color from
different materials in different ways that you can't see on a paint
chip," she says. </span><span>"An overcast day will show the true color on the exterior."</span></div>
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<a class="hz-username" href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/colorconsultant/debra-kling-colour-consultant"><span class="pro-name">Debra Kling Colour Consultant</span></a></div>
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<b>Don't rely on historic paint lines to be truly historic.</b>
Kling points out that some of the pigments offered today weren't
available during some of the historic eras they claim to represent. One
of her specialties is helping clients in older homes research and choose
historic colors, whether it's getting into the spirit of the home's era
with a style nod or researching and matching the original color. <br /><br />"Colonial-era
homes in New England often had matching paint on the trim, so that's a
way to acknowledge the historical era without matching the exact color,"
she says. "If clients want to research the original color, we can
usually find it by using a sander in a bull's-eye pattern, eventually
getting down to the home's original paint."</div>
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<a href="https://www.houzz.com/photos/696444/Barbara-Jacobs-Color-and-Design-contemporary-living-room-san-francisco">
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<img alt="Contemporary Living Room by Barbara Jacobs Color and Design" class="hide-context reloadable" data-pin-no-hover="true" height="495" src="https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/86a1bc0a0f68a355_4832-w660-h495-b0-p0--contemporary-living-room.jpg" width="660" />
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<a class="hz-username" href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/bjacobs/barbara-jacobs-color-and-design"><span class="pro-name">Barbara Jacobs Color and Design</span></a></div>
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<b>They'll leave you armed with all the materials you need but still be available. </b>Once
you pick out your colors, Jacobs says, "you can expect a detailed
written paint palette to share with the painter or contractor. You also
can expect the consultant to be available for future questions and to
answer questions of clarification for your painter or contractor." <br /><br />Kling
agrees. "I'm there from start to finish. It may take several visits;
they may need help shopping at the paint store and/or may need me to
meet with their painting crew."</div>
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<img alt="Eclectic Dining Room by Debra Kling Colour Consultant" class="hide-context " data-pin-no-hover="true" height="560" src="https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6dd1abe60fab289b_3688-w400-h560-b0-p0--eclectic-dining-room.jpg" width="400" />
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<a class="hz-username" href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/colorconsultant/debra-kling-colour-consultant"><span class="pro-name">Debra Kling Colour Consultant</span></a></div>
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<b>Color consultants love their jobs. </b>I
have never met a group of professionals who love their jobs and clients
more than the five color consultants I spoke with when researching this
ideabook. Color consultants forge long-lasting relationships and even
friendships while working with their clients.</div>
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<img alt="Traditional Entry by Debra Kling Colour Consultant" class="hide-context " data-pin-no-hover="true" height="560" src="https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b3b11fb80fd87812_5854-w400-h560-b0-p0--traditional-entry.jpg" width="400" />
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<a class="hz-username" href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/colorconsultant/debra-kling-colour-consultant"><span class="pro-name">Debra Kling Colour Consultant</span></a></div>
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<b>You're going to have a good time.</b>
"My clients are constantly telling me that they never expected to have
so much fun picking out colors!" Tate says. Clients will often call
color consultants for simple help with paint colors but then wind up
using them to decorate full projects. Calling a color consultant is an
easy, unintimidating way to get comfortable working with a design
professional. <br /><br />"People usually say they’ve enjoyed the process,
see it as educational and confidence-building for future design
decisions, and that they now have a design that they would not have
thought of on their own," Jacobs says.<br />
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<b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #099191; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 28px;"><span style="color: #3074e3;"><span style="color: red;">Interior </span><span style="color: lime;">Colors </span><span style="color: blue;">for </span><span style="color: #b45f06;">Home </span><span style="color: #38761d;">Staging</span></span><span style="font-size: 23px;"><em><span style="font-size: 21px;"> </span></em></span></span></span></b></h1>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms",sans-serif; font-size: 28px;"><span style="font-size: 23px;"><em><span style="font-size: 21px;">Faster, more profitable home sale</span></em></span></span></span></span></h1>
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<a href="http://www.tocon.ca/"><img alt="Neutral design interior pictures" data-pin-media="http://www.stagemyownhome.com/images/focal_fireplace.jpg" src="http://www.stagemyownhome.com/images/xfocal_fireplace.jpg.pagespeed.ic.4a7opbDech.jpg" title="Neutral design interior pictures" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Interior colors for home staging should be chosen to make your home appeal to as many potential buyers as possible. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Changing
paint colors is one of the easiest (and cheapest!) ways to update your
entire home. The trick is to select paint colors that relate and flow
from room to room.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Bold,
bright or dark paint colors will likely turn many buyers away, because
they will be thinking about all the repainting they will have to
do. Most home buyers just want a "move-in-ready" home.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Limit your interior colors for home staging to earth tones and neutrals. </span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">N</span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">eutral
wall tones create excellent backdrops for the color you are going to
add later during the final staging, with furniture, draperies, artwork,
and accessories. Added color will </span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">simply</span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"> "pop" against a neutral canvas.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms",sans-serif; font-size: 23px;"><em>Balancing room color schemes</em></span></span></h2>
<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b>When using color in a room, use the 60-30-10 rule: </b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">60% of a room is usually a dominant color - This is typically the color on the walls.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">30% of a room is secondary color - This may used in the furniture, drapes or a carpet.</span></li>
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<ul style="color: black; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start;">
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">10%
should be an accent color - Accent colors can be the “pops” of color
that brighten and add excitement to a room. Use color in accent pieces
like pillows, accessories, artwork, throws, and flowers. </span></li>
</ul>
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<a href="http://www.tocon.ca/"><img alt="Living room design interior pictures" data-pin-media="http://www.stagemyownhome.com/images/livingroomcorner.jpg" height="217" src="http://www.stagemyownhome.com/images/534xNxlivingroomcorner.jpg.pagespeed.ic.jpg25xRalP.jpg" title="Living room design interior pictures" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">The
accent colors and patterns you choose for a space should be evenly
distributed throughout the room. Don't place all your accent colors (and
patterns) on one side of a room and neglect the rest of the space.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.tocon.ca/"><img alt="Complementory interior design pictures" data-pin-media="http://www.stagemyownhome.com/images/bathroomsmallcomplementary.jpg" src="http://www.stagemyownhome.com/images/296xNxbathroomsmallcomplementary.jpg.pagespeed.ic.M4sqXA49vd.jpg" title="Complementory interior design pictures" width="296" /></a></div>
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<b><span style="color: #20124d;">Apply complementary colors in unequal amounts by using the 80-20 rule</span>:</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Complementary colors are two colors placed opposite each other on the color wheel </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The predominate shade should be 80% and the second color, 20%.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>If
used in equal proportions, complementary colors will compete with each
other, creating a jarring effect that may make some people feel anxious.</li>
</ul>
The
complementary color scheme in this bathroom works well, because the
background is very light and neutral, whereas the orange-colored
accessories can be removed if buyers don't like them. Let's say you
reversed the colors; with bright orange tile instead of a pleasing
neutral. Bright orange is very "taste specific" and may cause you to
lose home buyers.<br />
As a rule, you avoid using strong colors on the walls, floors and tile when you are neutralizing your home for sale.<br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms",sans-serif; font-size: 23px;"><em>Neutral colors</em></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Caption CaptionCenter" style="max-width: 481px;">Neutral color palette</span></span></div>
<ul>
<li>Neutral interior colors for home staging include black and white, all the grays in between, beige, taupe, and earth tones. </li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Neutral colors are the easiest to decorate with because they blend well with most surroundings and work successfully in all </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">room designs</span><span style="font-size: 15px;">. </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Neutral
color schemes don't have to be boring! Neutrals can be very stylish and
sophisticated, as in the beautiful bedroom on the right.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Art galleries always showcase artwork on a neutral background, because this allows the pieces to stand out better.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Examples
of interior colors for home staging that most people love; beige,
taupe, ivory, coffee tones, honey, butter, golden, wheat, blue-green,
mossy green, brown, blue-gray, and gray.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">
Gray is a sophisticated color and very trendy at this time. Gray
complements all other colors and serves as an excellent backdrop for
brighter colors, allowing them to shine.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Light neutrals and earth tones have the widest appeal among home buyers and will complement most people’s furniture.</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: 23px;"><em>Interior colors for home staging</em></span></span></h2>
<span style="font-size: 15px;">Classic room designs begin with one main color and one or two accent colors. </span>Start by finding one main color you like; perhaps drawing color cues from a favorite fabric, area rug or a piece of artwork.<br />
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You probably chose these items because you found the colors
appealing, so why not use one or the other as a starting point? Just
remember that one color should dominate while others serve as accents.<br />
<span style="font-size: 15px;">The
easiest and cheapest way to prepare your home for sale is to paint all
of your walls in the same neutral hue. Each room will look slightly
different, because color changes under varying lighting conditions.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15px;">An easy way to create color flow is to use lighter and darker shades of the same color throughout your home. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15px;">A
fan deck or paint color swatch from any home improvement store can help
you select interior colors for home staging. The great thing about
paint sample strips is that they take a lot of guess work out of
choosing paint colors, as they contain one color in several different
values.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>Value: Varying degrees of light and dark-- the "brightness" of a color.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15px;">Select a monochromatic color scheme. Doing so will help with the flow from room to room.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15px;">Try to stick to a color palette of no more than 3 to 5 different colors in your entire home.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15px;">Remember to keep paint colors neutral; save the exciting colors for accessorizing.</span><br />
and is of medium value.<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal;">Antique Jade 465</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal;">Guilford Green HC-116</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal;">Timothy Straw 2149-40</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal;">Jack Pine 692/Accent</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Color
changes according to the type of lighting you have in a room. A color
that you are happy with in natural light will look completely different
under incandescent lighting.</span><br />
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You have to ask yourself; what kind of natural light does the room
have? Are you going to be using the room mostly at night under
artificial lighting or during the day? Is the room facing north or
south?<br />
Also consider the room that you will be adding color to,
and view your paint samples under all lighting conditions, and at
different times of the day.<br />
<b>Many paint companies offer small
sample-size containers of paint that you can take home and paint on your
walls before you commit to larger cans. </b><br />
<ul>
<li>Incandescent light will typically add a warm yellow cast to colors. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Fluorescents will add a cooling gray cast. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Halogen bulbs produce a very white light and have little effect on color tones. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Colors that look vibrant in natural light will often wash out under incandescent lighting. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Be
wary of using dark colors in rooms facing north--they will appear
darker. Warm paint colors will cheer up a room with a northern exposure.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Paint colors will seem lighter and brighter under a southern exposure. Tone them down by painting in cool neutral colors.</li>
</ul>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal;">Think
of each room in your house as a vertical space, mimicking nature;
Floors could be a darker value, wall colors a medium value, and the
ceiling in the lightest values.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal;"> If you follow this basic rule, you should succeed. Of course, this rule is not written in stone!</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms",sans-serif; font-size: 23px;"><em>Color flow from room to room</em></span></span></h1>
<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Interior
colors for home staging should flow gracefully from one room to the
next, especially if you can see adjoining rooms, as in open-concept
living areas. </span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">You
can achieve this by painting all your walls in the same paint colors,
in coordinating colors, or in lighter and darker shades of the same hue.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.tocon.ca/"><img alt="Living room interior design pictures" data-pin-media="http://www.stagemyownhome.com/images/livingroom_openconcept.jpg" height="266" src="http://www.stagemyownhome.com/images/xlivingroom_openconcept.jpg.pagespeed.ic.1b-JxitMAG.jpg" title="Living room interior design pictures" width="400" /></a></div>
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To expand visually a space (or hide ugly moldings), use the same
light color on walls, baseboards and trim work. Doing so will cause
unattractive features to recede, or seemingly blend into the walls.<br />
Another
way to develop flow and create continuity is to have one recurring
color from room to room. For instance, the color of a wall in the living
room can be carried over into the dining room in the form of an area
rug, upholstered dining chairs, a tablecloth, artwork, and so on.<br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms",sans-serif; font-size: 23px;"><em>Color undertones</em></span></span></h1>
<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">How
many times have you painted a wall and the color wasn’t what you
expected? What appeared to be ivory in the paint can turned into a pale
pink once up on the walls. How does that happen?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #191919; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">The
undertone is not always readily apparent until it is paired with other
colors, or under certain lighting situations. It's like a secret color
hiding within the paint!</span><br />
<span style="color: #191919; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">When
you first look at a color you see what is called a "Masstone." This is
the color we all recognize right away. Hidden within the masstone is the
undertone, not always easily identified.</span><br />
<span style="color: #191919; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">A
color is created by mixing two or more colors together. The color that
is used in greater proportion will determine the undertone of the color.
For instance, if more green was used than any other color in the
mixing, then green will be the undertone. </span><br />
<span style="color: #191919; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Hold
a paint sample color against your furniture, kitchen countertops and
cabinets, the flooring, different lighting conditions, green plants and
so on. You will be amazed at the undertones that pop out.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms",sans-serif; font-size: 23px;"><em>Using color to create illusions</em></span></span></h1>
<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Color
is the key to all successful decorating— it can work magic by visually
expanding or shrinking space, raising and lowering ceilings and even
effect our dispositions. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">You
can trick the eye by using certain colors in the right places. Color
can make objects visually advance or recede, and knowing where and how
to use them can help you highlight focal points or camouflage ugly
features of your home.</span><br />
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<ul>
<li>For instance, a hideous brick fireplace will, most likely, be
the focal point in your living room. Maybe you can't afford to tear it
down at this time-- you just wish it would disappear. You can visually
make that fireplace recede and diminish in size if you paint it the same
color as the walls beside it.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Proper
color combinations can deceive the eye into thinking that a small room
is larger than it really is, or take an awkward space and make it less
noticeable. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Pale colors reflect light, and when
combined with lots of natural light can visually expand a small room by
giving the impression of pushing back the walls.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Dark colors absorb and deflect light and give the impression of the walls closing in on you.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Cool colors appear to retreat, while warm colors seem to advance.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Interior
colors for home staging should have a combination of cool and warm
colors in the design palette, but one or the other should dominate. </li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Minimize the length of a long narrow room by painting the long
walls a light color and the end walls in a darker warm shade of the same
color. Because darker colors advance, this gives the effect of
"squaring" the room.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Paint a too high ceiling in a dark
paint color and bring that color down a foot or so onto the wall-- you
really won't notice the line on the wall. The dark color will make the
ceiling appear closer.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Paint colors that work well in small spaces are whites, neutrals, pale grays, blues, lavenders and greens.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Visually lift a low ceiling by painting it white or a light pastel hue.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>To make a small room feel larger, paint the walls the same color as the drapes.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>If
your room has ugly window trim or is broken up by numerous doorways,
windows, and nooks, paint them the same color as the walls to unite all
the broken areas.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>For over-sized rooms, use a
combination of warm and darker colors. The dark colors will make the
room seem cozier and more intimate. </li>
</ul>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">What is the difference between monotone and monochromatic color schemes?</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Both
schemes use only one color and rely heavily on the use of textural
elements and plants to keep them from being boring. Done properly, both
designs will create a sophisticated and restful space that will make a
small room appear larger than it actually is.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">The monochromatic color scheme employs
different tones, shades and tints of one color. For example, you will
find a range of light and dark values of that one color in a room.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">The monotone color scheme uses
one color with very little variation in value, saturation and
brightness. Done correctly, the monotone color scheme can be very calm
and soothing. </span></i><br />
Browse through interior decorating magazines or look online for
ideas. Study room designs that appeal to you and try to determine what
it is that makes them successful. Use a favorite picture as a starting
point for selecting interior colors for home staging.</div>
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Paint your basement and hallways in light colors, since they are usually too dark.</div>
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Try
a coordinating color on an accent wall to add excitement to a room or
to draw attention to a lovely window, fireplace, or other architectural
detail. </div>
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ceilings and walls, use a flat paint. Because it doesn’t reflect light,
imperfections on walls and ceilings are less noticeable. Unfortunately,
flat paint is not very scrubbable.</div>
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cold, dark or light, but something in the middle zone. Or, according to
what Sue Wadden, the director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams,
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The company says the hue
is a modern take on a timeliness classic and explained their choice in a
statement: "It signals a new direction in society's ever-growing thirst
for beautiful neutrals
that bring warm and cool tones together to create one irresistibly
versatile color." We have to say, this color definitely strikes the
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"Neutrals
are shifting," Wadden says. "For five years everybody's talking about
gray ― well, they're warming up." So, basically, if you want to stay
ahead of the trends,
this color is calling your name. Even though it's not a bright red,
blue or other in-your-face hue, it'll make a statement as soon as guests
enter your home. If you can't picture what this would look like in your
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In an entry way
with wood floors and white trim it comes off as traditional and
inviting — but we recommend adding a few colorful accents (like the
orange flowers seen here!) to keep the space from feeling stuffy or
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Even
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from this safe choice. Sure, last year their color for 2016 was Simply
White OC-117, but this year they went with something they describe as a
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"After
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feeling," a spokesperson for the company said at their reveal party at
the New York Public library this week. The company also shared a palette
of 22 colors they recommend pairing with this statement hue, which
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Here,
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have to go light and airy with your entrance. Sometimes a dramatic,
in-your-face hue does a better job setting a sophisticated tone to your
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It's now 2017, which means one thing: It's time to discuss which home decor trends will define the year.<br />
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On the color front, sophisticated hues are poised to take center stage, according to Behr,
which has predictions for colors to keep an eye on in 2017. The paint
company has divided its selections into three palettes — <b>Confident</b>, <b>
Composed</b>, and <b>Comfortable </b>— and if they are any indication, we'll be
drawing decor inspiration from our personalities in the year ahead.<br />
Creative, social types will be drawn to the Confident palette, defined by dusky blues, spicy reds, and lime greens, designed to captivate your attention. Then there's the Composed palette. Its earthy greens
and taupes will be a go-to for traditionalists looking to create a
contemporary space. And it's all about pale pastels in the Comfortable
range, characterized by light pinks,
blues, and yellows that make the smallest of spaces pop. Its muted
shades are ideal for introverts who want to make their first foray into
accent colors.<br />
We've already seen some of these shades make waves this year, so if
you need some help imagining how they might play out in your own space,
look no further than 9 rooms below. It's easy to see why we'll be
obsessed with them well into 2017.<br />
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<b><span class="listicle-slide-hed-text">Confident: Dusky Blue</span></b>
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This Hamptons home
proves that feeling blue doesn't have to be a bad thing. Intended to
recall the colors of the ocean, the beachy shade used here highlights
the home's high ceilings. <br />
Similar to shown: Endless Sea by Sherwin-Williams<br />
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<b><span class="listicle-slide-hed-text">Confident: Blue-Green</span></b></div>
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Orange accents pack a punch in a saturated green space. It's the perfect color combo for when you want to up the drama.<br />
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<b><span class="listicle-slide-hed-text">Confident: Sunshine Yellow</span></b></div>
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Yes, painting your floor lemon yellow is a risk – but don't you feel happier just looking at this room? <br />
Similar to shown: Fiesta Yellow by Benjamin Moore<br />
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The best way to kick traditional
style up a notch? Paint your space a rich color like this dark gray. In
this case, the texture of the wall softens the solemn shade.<br />
Get the look: Shades On by Beh<br />
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<b><span class="listicle-slide-hed-text">Composed: Light Blue-Green</span></b></div>
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When paired with black and white accessories, robust teal and polished aqua enliven a minimalist office.<br />
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<b><span class="listicle-slide-hed-text">Composed: Earthy Green and Taupe Beige</span></b></div>
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Taupe and earthy green create a calming vibe in an East Hampton summer home. <br />
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<b><span class="listicle-slide-hed-text">Comfortable: Powdery Blue</span></b></div>
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Looking to take your first big risk with color? Traditionally summery shades – like this aqua – feels sophisticated when grounded with dark wood floors and brass accents. <br />
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<span class="listicle-slide-hed-text"></span><b><span class="listicle-slide-hed-text">Comfortable: Pastel Pink</span></b></div>
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Looks like Rose Quartz isn't going anywhere. The ultra feminine shade accentuates a space's natural light. <br />
Similar to shown: Mixed Fruit by Benjamin Moore </div>
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<b><span class="listicle-slide-hed-text"><span class="listicle-slide-hed-text">Comfortable: Dusted Yellow</span></span></b></div>
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Bright accent pieces – like the soft yellow console – energize this room's muted gray walls. <br />
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First impressions are everything when selling your home.
A buyer may ask questions about house maintenance, the condition of
your appliances or the quality of your neighborhood and schools, but
these factors pale in comparison to the feeling a buyer gets the first
time he or she steps into your home. If you want to sell your house in a
short amount of time and with minimum hassle, it's critical that the
decor is up-to-date and attractive.<br />
You can think of your home's color palette as an important
backdrop; it sets the stage for the furnishings and decorations that
give rooms their unique feel. Picking the right paint is a topic that
causes frustration for many. Paint is relatively simple to apply or
change, but the wrong color inside or out can turn a buyer off from the
entire house. To prevent this, many real estate professionals recommend painting your home in neutral colors.<br />
If you're still living in the home you're selling, though, does
that mean you're stuck inside a bland, beige nightmare? Not necessarily.
Remember, the term "neutral colors" doesn't limit you to shades of
white and beige. With a little pre-planning and a sense for the effect
color has on the human mind, you can use browns, greens and even bolder
colors to highlight your home.<br />
And don't forget about the exterior of your home: Painting the
exterior can also help attract potential buyers, but be careful.<br />
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You can't go wrong with white. In fact, a real estate survey
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Sellers
need all the help they can get in today's housing market. If the
outside of your house looks weather-beaten or if there's any sign of
mold growing on the lower clapboards, then you should paint the
exterior. Think about it: The first thing a potential buyer sees is the
color of the house. And in real estate, first impressions are
everything.<br />
In picking a color, keep in mind the character of a neighborhood.
If all the houses on the street are beige and tan, don't paint your
house pink. Common sense, right? Not for many people. The color should
also reflect the landscape. Consider the shrubs and trees when shopping
for a color.<br />
You can't go wrong with white. White is one of the safest, and
most popular colors, to paint the exterior. According to one survey,
nearly 40 percent of those questioned liked white. For one thing, white
can make your house look larger. White also soaks up the light in a
shady yard, and is also clean-looking. One of the nice things about
white is that you can paint the trim with a color that makes the entire
house pop. Remember too, white isn't just white; it comes in many hues.<br />
Moreover, when choosing an exterior color, don't overlook the
roof. A new roof is a major selling point. For one thing, no one wants
to replace a roof -- a pricy proposition -- when they buy a house.
A roof can also make a statement with color. While the most popular
colors for a roof are blacks and grays, there are also reds, and greens
and tans. If you're going to replace your roof prior to selling, an
interesting color that complements the exterior could catch a would-be
seller's eye in the right setting.<br />
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Yes, beige is a safe, neutral, light color to paint the exterior
of a home. According to one survey, beige, along with tan and brown, is
the second most popular exterior color behind white.
A beige house is conservative and can blend in well with wooded or
landscaped areas. Although you might think beige is dull and boring, it
will take on some of the attributes of the trim color, especially
greens.<br />
However, beige might not work on all types of homes. When picking
an exterior color, remember to consider the type of house. Muted colors
-- i.e. beige -- might not work on a Victorian home, where bolder hues would make the interesting architectural details pop<br />
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When it comes to interior colors, Earth tones, including shades of
brown, green, blue, orange, and some reds and tans depict the colors in
nature, and they're warm and inviting colors for living rooms and
dining rooms. Because they're flat and muted, they're soothing and
relaxing and work well with most colors and tones. Earth tones also
complement rooms with a lot of wood, stone, metal or glass <br />
Coffee, in all of its shades and textures, is a popular Earth tone that is a great match for stained hardwood floors, wicker
furniture and rattan. Coffee is also a rugged color that can be
accented with forest greens, muted reds and touches of white. And dark colors, such as espresso, are wonderful to warm up small rooms.<br />
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Neutral colors sound like a big snooze, right? Sure they do. But the point is to sell your house, not style it for a spread in "Martha Stewart Living." Everyone, from real estate agents
to decorators, recommend painting the interior of your house in neutral
colors. Why is that? For one thing, a new home buyer always sees dollar
signs. They don't want to buy a house and then have to spend additional
money to fix it up or paint it. Moreover, some people have very strong
reactions to bright colors. Neutrals will keep the "yuck" factor to a
minimum.<br />
Neutral colors, such as creams, also make a home look smashing in
online photographs, which is the first place people check when searching
for a house to buy. However, like everything else, there are exceptions
to the rule. Unlike dining rooms or living rooms, bathrooms can be
painted in more fun and whimsical colors.
And, don't make the mistake of painting the entire interior of your
house white. You might think that white is a neutral color. It's not.
White is a bright, and bright is not always beautiful.<br />
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Gray shades have gained in popularity over the last few years as
go-to choices for decorators wanting to add chic, urban sophistication
to their rooms. When combined with furniture and trim in light, neutral
shades, a dark gray accent can become a bold focal point. In addition,
the right decor and gray wall combination can work well with a handful
of bright, colorful accents, such as a shiny green lamp or metallic red
chair.<br />
But this bold style isn't for everyone, and it can come across as imposing if a buyer isn't expecting it. The key to using gray effectively when selling your home
is to pair the right shade with your home's overall feel. If you're
selling a trendy urban loft, for example, you may be able to use a dark
gray to enhance the effect of sleek, modern furnishings. The same color
would look completely out of place in a traditional home with
conservative furnishings. In that case, you could use a light gray to
bring a feeling of coolness to a bedroom (since many grays border on
shades of blue, their calming effects can be similar).<br />
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If you're going to use oranges and reds, then for the love of
money, make sure the hues are soft and appealing. Oranges and reds work
especially well in the kitchen, which is the feel-good room of the
house. These colors make people think about food. They also help to
create a festive, vibrant atmosphere.<br />
If you'd like to grab a buyer's
attention, then yellow is another great color for the kitchen,
especially if there's a lot of sunlight streaming through the windows.
Like red and orange, yellow reminds people of food. It also has a clean
and airy summer like feeling. Yellow can be combined with red or green
accents on chairs and small appliances, which also helps create a
playful mood.<br />
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Some rooms of a house are reserved for reflection, quiet contemplation and rest. Every home has a bedroom, study or child's room
where the decor should create a cool, soothing environment. To bring
about the best in these rooms of your house, consider using a shade of
blue to enhance the mood.<br />
Blue, especially in its lighter shades, has a strong soothing
effect on many people. It brings to mind images of clear, still days or
the vast, meditative
expanse of sky over the seashore. Blue walls in a room that gets a lot
of natural light can take visitors back to a favorite beach or ski trip,
and this pleasant experience can affect their impression of the entire
room.<br />
Dark blue can provide a regal, sophisticated feel when used as an
accent wall color, but use caution when trying that effect in a home
you're selling. A deep blue can turn off some visitors as being too dark
and ominous. For the home sale, stick with lighter blues, and use them to tone down overly bright rooms with a soothing, cooling effect.<br />
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An all-white room, or one painted in a light beige or brown, may
come off feeling cold and flat; those tones reflect plenty of natural
light, but their lack of color can create a feeling of emptiness. To
remedy this problem, consider using a shade of yellow to bring a welcome
level of warmth to the room.<br />
Yellow evokes images of sunlight, summer and clear, bright days
when paired with white trim. When used with darker accents, such as
stained cabinetry, the color can radiate the warmth of a kitchen full of
home-baked breads and cookies. Which mood
you want to create depends on your home's design. Imagine the house as a
stage: Would one of these colors fit better in the theatrical scene you
would most like to create?<br />
As with many bright colors, there is such a thing as too much yellow when preparing your home for sale.
Stay away from glaring chromatic yellows, which may bring a sense of
frantic intensity -- rather than happy warmth -- to your visitors' minds.<br />
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<b>PAINTING COLOR <span style="color: #783f04;">BROWN</span></b></div>
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If there's one surefire range of colors on this list, it's brown.
After all, the beige that real estate professionals love falls on the
lighter end of this range. But don't write off brown as boring: By
playing with the full range of browns in your decorating, you can be
both safe and visually exciting as you prepare your home for sale.<br />
Brown, in its lightest shades, can provide subtle warmth and fix
the problem of glare that often comes with an all-white room. As shades
darken into sandy hues, brown becomes an effective color to bring a rich
glow to a room. At its darkest shades, brown can be a comforting, cozy accent that keeps a room from feeling too large.<br />
Truly dark shades of brown should be saved for accents, such as a
striking sofa or bookcase. Too much dark brown can give a room a
cave-like feeling -- just think about the dreary, wood-paneled dens from
the 1970s and '80s. Some homeowners like this effect, but for selling,
you're much safer using a light brown as your main color and accents of
darker hues to draw the eye into the space.<br />
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As far as colors go, green sometimes gets lost in the shuffle. Too
dark, and it seems blue or brown. Too light, and it might seem yellow.
But in the middle of these extremes lies a versatile color that can help
bring out the best in several design scenarios.<br />
Much like yellow, green in its lighter shades can bring a cheery,
country coziness to a room with white trim. Pairing a green accent wall
and decor items with a room that's mostly white can create a playful
atmosphere that's perfect for a children's room. In its deeper shades,
green is an excellent complement to natural-finished cabinetry; the
combinations of wood stain and green hues are nearly endless. If you
choose the right colors, your cabinets will glow with radiant warmth
that invites visitors into a kitchen or cozy sitting room.<br />
Deep green can be extremely elegant, but it's best used sparingly in a house for sale.
A dark green accent can add warmth to a tile backsplash, but too much
deep green has the same dark, den-like effect as too much dark brown in a
room. If a space could work with a darker green accent, consider a hue
that has some blue in it: Blue-green shades can have a calming effect
similar to shades of purer blue.<br />
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colors of the rooms in your home are a direct reflection of your
personality. While most of us may not spend a lot of time thinking about
room color, it affects us every day. Room color can influence our moods
and our thoughts.<br />
Color affects people in many ways, depending
on age, gender, ethnic background and climate. Certain colors (or groups
of colors) tend to get a similar reaction from most people; the
variations come from the shades or tones used. This is why it’s so
important to choose colors wisely when it comes to decorating.<br />
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You
don’t have to worry about trends in order to have a beautiful home.
Color trends will come and go. The people who live in a home make it
beautiful by choosing colors that reflect their preferences and
personalities. The trick is to blend the colors you like into a pleasing
combination.<br />
Choosing color combinations is one of the most
intimidating steps for beginners. Color has the power to change the
shape and size of furnishings, as well as the shape and size of the room
itself. Selecting colors is not difficult if you equip yourself with
some basic information about color and its effects.<br />
Let’s find out more about room colors and how they influence your mood.<br />
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<b>Choose Wisely</b></h2>
Keep
in mind that each color has a psychological value. Think about how
certain colors make you feel; they can influence any emotion, from
tranquility to rage. To create peace and harmony in your home, choose
your colors wisely; some colors in large amounts might have the opposite
effect on you and your loved ones.<br />
<b>What mood do you want to create? Which colors will help you achieve that mood?</b><br />
If
you need help answering these questions, look at magazines, decorating
books, blogs and websites for ideas. Also, let your textiles be your
guide. Fabric, carpeting, furniture and tile are available in a more
limited range of colors than paint, so choose them first and then decide
on your paint color.<br />
Once you find something you like, limit the
number of colors in a room to no more than three or four. Too many
colors can make a room look busy or cluttered. Paint is fairly
inexpensive and transforms a room more quickly than anything else, so
you can afford to experiment a little.<br />
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<b>Room Colors and Their Effects</b></h2>
Colors
act in three basic ways: active, passive and neutral. You can easily
match every room’s colors to your personal desires, to your taste and to
the room’s purpose. Light colors are expansive and airy, making rooms
seem larger and brighter. Dark colors are sophisticated and warm; they
give large rooms a more intimate appearance.<br />
Let’s take a closer look at colors and learn what they can do to a room.<br />
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<b>Red</b>
raises a room’s energy level. The most intense color, it pumps the
adrenaline like no other hue. It is a good choice when you want to stir
up excitement, particularly at night. In the living room or dining room,
red draws people together and stimulates conversation. In an entryway,
it creates a strong first impression.<br />
Red has been shown to raise
blood pressure and speed respiration and heart rate. It is usually
considered too stimulating for bedrooms, but if you’re typically in the
room only after dark, you’ll be seeing it mostly by lamplight, when the
color will appear muted, rich and elegant.<br />
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<b>Yellow</b>
captures the joy of sunshine and communicates happiness. It is an
excellent choice for kitchens, dining rooms and bathrooms, where it
is energizing and uplifting. In halls, entries and small spaces, yellow
can feel expansive and welcoming.<br />
Even though yellow although is a
cheery color, it is not a good choice for main color schemes. Studies
show that people are more likely to lose their temper in a yellow
interior. Babies also seem to cry more in yellow rooms. In large
amounts, this color tends to create feelings of frustration and anger.
In chromotherapy, yellow is believed to stimulate the nerves and purify
the body.<br />
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<b>Blue</b>
is said to bring down blood pressure and slow respiration and heart
rate. That is why it is considered calming, relaxing and serene, and it
is often recommended for bedrooms and bathrooms.<br />
A pastel blue
that looks pretty on the paint chip can come across as unpleasantly
chilly on the walls and furnishings, however, especially in a room that
receives little natural light. If you opt for a light blue as the
primary color in a room, balance it with warm hues for the furnishings
and fabrics.<br />
To encourage relaxation in social areas such as
family rooms, living rooms or large kitchens, consider warmer blues,
such as periwinkle, or bright blues, such as cerulean or turquoise. Blue
is known to have a calming effect when used as the main color of a room
— but go for softer shades. Dark blue has the opposite effect, evoking
feelings of sadness. Refrain from using darker blues in your main color
scheme.<br />
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<b>Green</b>
is considered the most restful color for the eye. Combining the
refreshing quality of blue and the cheerfulness of yellow, green is
suited for almost any room on the house. In the kitchen, green cools
things down; in a family room or living room, it encourages unwinding
but has enough warmth to promote comfort and togetherness.<br />
Green
also has a calming effect when used as a main color for decorating. It
is believed to relieve stress by helping people relax. It is also
believed to help with fertility, making it a great choice for the
bedroom.<br />
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<b>Purple</b>,
in its darkest values (eggplant, for example), is rich, dramatic and
sophisticated. It is associated with luxury and creativity; as an accent
or secondary color, it gives a scheme depth. Lighter versions of
purple, such as lavender and lilac, bring the same restful quality to
bedrooms as blue does, but without the risk of feeling chilly.<br />
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<b>Orange</b>
evokes excitement and enthusiasm, and is an energetic color. While not a
good idea for a living room or for bedrooms, this color is great for an
exercise room; it will bring out all the emotions that you need
released during your fitness routine. In ancient cultures, orange was
believed to heal the lungs and increase energy levels.<br />
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<b>Neutrals</b> (<b>black, gray, white </b>and <b>brown</b>)
are basic to the decorator’s tool kit. All-neutral schemes fall in and
out of fashion, but their virtue lies in their flexibility: Add color to
liven things up; subtract it to calm things down.<br />
Black is best
used in small doses as an accent. Indeed, some experts maintain that
every room needs a touch of black to ground the color scheme and give it
depth. To make the job easier, rely on the interior designer’s most
important color tool: the color wheel.<br />
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<b>Crimson</b>
can make some people feel irritable. Invoking feelings of rage and
hostility, this is a color that should be avoided as the main color of a
room. Sitting for long periods of time in a room painted in this color
will likely affect the peace and harmony you are striving to create in
your home.<br />
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<b>Color’s Effect on Ceilings</b></h2>
The
ceiling represents one-sixth of the space in a room, but too often it
gets nothing more than a coat of white paint. In fact, for decades,
white was considered not only the safest but also the best choice for
ceilings.<br />
As a general rule, ceilings that are lighter than the
walls feel higher, while those that are darker feel lower. Lower need
not mean claustrophobic: visually lowered ceilings can evoke cozy
intimacy. As a general rule, dark walls make a room seem smaller, and
light walls make a room seem larger.<br />
These guidelines are a good
starting point in your search for a paint color. Keep in mind that color
choice is a very personal matter; you are the one who has to live with
your new paint color, so choose a hue that suits you, your family and
your lifestyle. If you have any tips to share, please leave a comment
below!<br />
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Link: http://freshome.com/room-color-and-how-it-affects-your-mood/<br />
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