My bedroom faces north and does not receive much natural light. I’d like to make it look warmer, do you have any suggestions?
The light which enters a room influences the color and atmosphere of that room in a number of ways. By understanding how this works, it becomes possible to counter certain tendencies by [...]
A Colored Ceiling: The ceiling color doesn’t always have to default to white; in fact, it can be an important asset in home décor. To negate the boundaries between ceiling and walls, paint them in the same color. To heighten a room, apply a paler or cooler color to the ceiling. For a cozy feel [...]
If the ceiling seems too high, lower it visually with a darker, warmer hue or one that is more unsaturated than that of the walls. As a bonus, you’ll find the room more intimate. If the ceiling seems too low, paint it in a lighter, colder or more saturated color than the walls. This will [...]
Painting pre finished panels: Tired of that pre-finished paneling on your basement walls? Paint it!
The secret of success lies in the preparation of the surface. Follow these three easy steps and there you’ll have it!
Sand the surface to give it more adhesion.
Wash the surface to [...]
Thinking about using stripes in your home? When painting use vertical stripes to give walls more height and make the ceiling look higher. Horizontal stripes can create the illusion that a room is longer than it actually is, and has a lower ceiling. Finally, use diagonal stripes everywhere in a room or on one of [...]
Painting Laminate Cupboards: The kitchen is one of the rooms in which you probably spend a lot of time. That’s why it’s important that you feel comfortable in it and enjoy its décor.
No doubt, many of you have kitchens with laminate cupboards. It was in fact trendy for a while to replace those 1970s colonial [...]
Choosing your brush: If you use latex paint, we recommend a good quality synthetic brush (nylon and polyester) – natural fibers are not fit for latex because they absorb water. For alkyd based paint, you can use natural or synthetic brushes.
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