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Warm Off-White: The Exterior Paint Color of the Year

February 13, 2023

house with an off-white exterior

If you’re a fan of home-renovation shows or magazines, you probably care about what designers recommend. By yourself, the thought of choosing a single color from so many exterior paint can feel overwhelming. However, designers and homeowners alike absolutely recommend warm off-white for 2023. Why? Let’s take a closer look!

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Projected “It” Colors for 2023

December 14, 2022

red modern interior home

2023 is right around the corner! Are you thinking about transforming your home for the new year? There are multiple trends and colors that are projected to be “it”. You can easily revamp your space with one of these interior paint colors. Now that we’re another year ahead of the pandemic, homeowners are starting to experiment with different hues and shades. Read on to learn what’s in and what’s out for the coming year!

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Tips to Keep Your Walls Squeaky Clean

November 17, 2022

closeup of person cleaning walls

As a homeowner, you likely want to do everything possible to keep your home nice and clean at all times. From scrubbing and mopping to carpet cleaning and wall cleaning, there’s a lot that goes into keeping a house looking beautiful. If you are going to paint your walls, you need to know the proper way to clean them without causing damage. Read on to learn a few tips to keep your home looking beautiful and healthy.

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Consider These 5 Design Trends Before Choosing Interior Paint

October 20, 2022

green living room showing design trends before choosing interior paint

When you think about redecorating or changing your home design, you can be overwhelmed trying to find out what’s hot and trending at the moment. However, you want to make decisions that you won’t regret a year from now. To help you determine what colors, style, and furnishings you should select, keep reading this post about design trends you should know!

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Signs It’s Time for a New Paint Job

September 20, 2022

person taking off old house paint

When was the last time you painted your home? If you can’t remember, a new paint job may not be far around the corner. Even with proper maintenance, your results will start to wear down over time, drastically changing the appearance of your home. The good news is you can bring your home back to optimal condition with a fresh coat of paint. Read on to learn which signs indicate it’s time to pick up a paintbrush!

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How Can a Color Consultant Transform Your Home?

August 10, 2022

Choosing your home’s color schemes may seem easy. However, you’ll quickly realize how difficult it is once you’re looking through endless color swatches. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the number of options that are available today! If you’re struggling to decide on the right colors for your space, a color consultation may be exactly what you need. Keep reading to find out how a color consultant can help you navigate color combinations and transform your home.

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Accent Walls: The Dos and Don’ts You Should Know

July 13, 2022

blue accent wall in dining room

If you want to give your home that extra “wow” factor, you can easily do just that by adding an accent wall. They’ve become an incredibly popular trend in the decorating industry! Not only are they stylish and easy to create, but they’re very flexible. You can make your accent wall as special as your home by choosing a unique color, shade, design, and material. Before moving forward with your project, here are some essential dos and don’ts you should know about.  

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Freshen Up Your Kitchen with These Classic Paint Colors

June 9, 2022

white kitchen cabinets

The kitchen is one of the most used areas in a home. You go there to find or make something to eat, typically opening various cabinets and drawers in the process. Since you make various meals there throughout the day, it only makes sense that you should love the space you’re in. If your kitchen cabinets are drabby and old, you should consider adding a fresh coat of paint. Read on to learn why you should consider repainting your kitchen cabinets and which colors to choose from.

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Outdated Home Design Trends That Shouldn’t Come Back

May 13, 2022

person creating sponge walls

As a homeowner, you’re probably always thinking of ways to improve your space. Like most people, you may turn to the internet for inspiration on interior design trends. While you can find several incredible ideas, you may also come across plenty of trends from back in the day. Taking inspiration from the past is not always a bad move, however, there are instances where old trends are better off left behind. Read on to learn which outdated home design trends we hope never come back.

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5 Tips for Creating a Great Home Office

April 11, 2022

happy man working in his home office

Since the coronavirus outbreak, nearly 60 percent of the workforce has shifted to working from home part or full time. Are you one of them? Although home offices obviously existed before the pandemic, they have become even more important as many American employees have now come to prefer working from home.

When this trend began, many employers worried about drops in productivity, but the workforce has shown that getting the job done remotely is possible. However, your environment can have an impact on your performance as well as your satisfaction with your job. Here are five tips for creating a better home office.

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