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Sep 24 2009

The golden rule of painting: plan ahead

Published by Author under Painting Ideas

(ARA) – Are you eager to finish renovation projects before the snow flies? Be sure to avoid the most common mistake of weekend warriors — hastily beginning projects before you’ve planned your work. Planning your project from start to finish will save you both time and money.
With a plan in place, there are fewer opportunities [...]

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Sep 13 2009

Nature’s bounty inspires fall interiors

Published by Author under Fall Decorating, Painting Ideas

(ARA) – The warm tones of the autumn harvest provide an inspiring palette for home decor by bringing seasonal beauty in from the fields. This transforms your indoor haven from one resonating light summer frivolity to something a little richer with more depth.
Fall thrives on all things rustic and natural – so it’s no wonder [...]

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Aug 13 2009

Colorful Palettes Enhance Warm Weather Trends

Published by Author under Painting Ideas

(ARA) – As you stretch out your arms and embrace the warmer weather, the colors of summer make themselves obvious. Colorful blooms of bright greens, yellows and purples cheer the soul.
So why not bring that same optimism into your home, giving rooms an easy, colorful facelift with a fresh coat of paint? New warm-weather paint [...]

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Jun 15 2008

Draw from Nature’s Spectacular Color Palette

As the brilliant sights and sounds of warm weather once again emerge, many of us instinctively turn our attention to sprucing up the inside of our homes.
If you’re planning on completing a summer redecorating project, consider drawing your inspiration from the vast array of bold and breathtaking colors nature provides. “Each season [...]

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Feb 21 2008

The Color Conundrum: Eight Paint Tips to Beautify Your Home

A fresh coat of paint is a great way to change the look and feel of a home, and it’s important that the thought process include more than just color schemes. Lisa LaPorta, designer and co-host of HGTV’s “Designed to Sell,” along with KILZ Casual Colors paint, offer expert tips for repainting your home.
1. Don’t [...]

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Feb 14 2008

Color is Key to Brightening a Winter Home

The cold months of winter can feel very long, as most people are forced to spend more time indoors. When animals hibernate and the colors of plant life fade, our moods and energy often fade as well. Short of taking a monthly vacation to a bright, tropical paradise, one way we can keep energy in [...]

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Feb 14 2008

The Power of Paint Goes Far Beyond the Walls

Published by Jennifer under Painting Ideas

Paint is powerful when it comes to giving a room a new look, and its impact can be seen on far more than just the walls. Other design elements in a room – from kitchen cabinets to tired furniture – can benefit from a fresh coat. Paint is a fast way to give a room [...]

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Nov 20 2007

Paint Perfection: Here are the latest colours and sheens

Published by Jennifer under Painting Ideas

(NC)-Painting is one of the easiest ways to change the look of a room. Whether you’re looking to create an old world feel in the dining room or a modern space in the kitchen, colour on the walls helps tie a room together and injects a little personality in to the space we call home. [...]

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Oct 15 2007

From smart to smashing, accessories state your style

Published by Jennifer under Accessories, Painting Ideas

(NC)-When it comes to home decorating, accessorizing is the finishing touch. Like icing a cake, selecting and arranging accessories can dress your room with style, infuse it with personality and add dimension. You can quickly and inexpensively transform a room’s look and feel by incorporating new accessories and refreshing and rearranging existing items. Doing so [...]

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