Five Tips for Designing Small Living Spaces

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Designing small living spaces can be both a joy and a challenge to decorate at the same time. Whether you are designing your bedroom, a dorm room, or a nice cozy sunroom, you need to balance space issues with your desire to make it as “you” as possible. Because of size limitations, you’ll see everything …

Front Door Color Ideas for All Styles and Statements

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As the old saying goes, it’s important to make your first impression count. With your home, what says “first impression” more than the color you choose for your front door? Front door color ideas run the gamut from bold and beautiful to calm and quiet. So while the design and style of your home are …

Choose the Right Event Colors for the Experience of a Lifetime!

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No matter what kind of event you are planning for, whether it’s a backyard barbecue, an office party, or something as grand as a wedding, you have the opportunity to give those attending the experience of a lifetime. There are so many decisions to make with each kind of event — from the obvious ones …

What Are Coastal Colors and Why Do We Love Them?

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I’ve noticed that the mention of coastal colors can’t help but draw a smile in response when I mention them to clients and friends. Are they reacting to the thought of the colors themselves or memories associated with them? I think describing the entire palette, and the positive association of each color, puts all of …

How Lighting Affects Paint Color Indoors

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Remember when the only source of electric light at night were incandescent bulbs? That is clearly not the case anymore. There are lots of choices today, and for the sake of choosing the right colors for your space, it’s important to know some of the key factors behind how lighting affects indoor paint color. The …

Using Plant Colors to Create the Perfect Outdoor Experience

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Your front door is not only the most visible entrance to your home but also an excellent opportunity for you to make an artistic statement about the place you call home. But painting your front door itself is only one way to make the front of your home pop. What better way to create the …

The Importance of Color in Interior Design: 3 Rules to Toss Out

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As you consider redesigning your home, buying your home, or getting ready to sell, one vital thing to remember when trying to best utilize the space is the importance of color in interior design. Often times, styles we are most comfortable with — a piece of furniture, a piece of art, etc. might come to …

How to Choose the Right Sunroom Colors

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How do you make the most of all that light in your sunroom? The best way is to include delicate colors or your own, giving the room its own personality. Here are some tips that will make choosing colors an easier process for you: Keep Your Sunroom Colors Light While the natural light gives sunrooms …

A Look at Four Timeless Colors Women Adore

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People are more accepting of different color combos than ever before. Many pick their favorite colors based on experience, trends, or are socially approved choices. For women, there are select colors that are innately loved by most! Women have been historically conditioned to choose timeless colors that are deemed “good for girls”. Typically, kids are …

The Unique Potential of Dark Trim in Your Home!

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Shades of white are the standard choice for trim within a home but using a darker trim can be eye-opening! White is lovely and dependable, sure, but charcoal gray or other darker trim is modern, edgy, and far more intriguing. Here are some circumstances in which darker trim could make your rooms standout. Let us …