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Interior Trim Color Ideas That Aren’t White

February 9, 2022

living room with wood trim

Believe it or not, your interior trim does not have to be white. One of the hottest interior design trends at the moment is a contrast trim. Even though is a classic go-to color, there are many other options that can work well with your space and help you achieve your ideal aesthetic. With that in mind, read on to learn which non-white colors you should consider for your trim.

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4 Exterior Paint Trends to Know for 2022

January 20, 2022

green house with black door showing exterior paint trends

Is 2022 the year you want to tackle home projects? Maybe you work from home now and want to have a more pleasant view. Perhaps you want to finally address the exterior paint so, when guests come over, they are greeted with a beautiful, welcoming sight. Or perhaps you are planning to sell your home, and the outside could use some freshening up.

In any case, you may be wondering about exterior paint trends this year. Read on to learn what’s in style and how you can make your home stand out from the rest!

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5 Exterior Paint Color Trends You Should Know About

December 15, 2021

top of gray-colored home

You did it! After months of searching for the perfect home, you finally found one. Now that the paperwork is complete, it’s official – you’re a homeowner! If this is your first house, you’re probably brainstorming ways to improve your property. Well, one easy way to revamp your home is with a fresh coat of exterior paint. It can make all the difference in the message you’re trying to send! That said, here are some exterior painting trends that can make your home feel fresh and inviting.

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Grown-Up Rules Don’t Apply When Painting a Kid’s Room!

November 10, 2021

family painting kid’s room together

When painting the interior of your home, you might spend a lot of time crafting the perfect color selection, sampling different shades to find one that works best with all the elements in your space. However, painting a kid’s room should be an entirely different process. Instead of planning carefully, you should toss out the rulebook and simply go with what your little one’s heart desires. Read along for a few tips that can help give your child an amazing room!

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House Painting Tips from Professional Painters

October 6, 2021

painting tools and materials

As a homeowner, you’re probably constantly thinking of ways to improve your property. In most cases, a fresh coat of paint is all that’s needed to spruce up your house. Even though it’s always best to leave painting projects to the professionals, you might be tempted to embark on it yourself. Maybe it’s because you can’t find an experienced crew, or you simply like to complete these types of projects yourself. Whatever the case is, here are a few painting tips from professional painters to help you achieve a smooth and even finished product.

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How Exterior Painting Can Boost Your Home’s Value

September 8, 2021

man painting exterior of home

Are you trying to sell your house? There’s one thing you can do that’ll significantly boost your home’s value and appeal – exterior painting. A quality job will save prospective buyers from having to do it themselves for several years. And who doesn’t want to move into a home that already looks good? If you’re still not convinced, read on to learn a few additional ways that giving the outside of your house a fresh coat of paint can boost its value.

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The RIGHT Way to Paint Brick Exteriors

July 5, 2021

house that used the right way of painting brick

One evening as you’re walking your dog, you notice just how drab your brick house looks. The earthy tones make it blend in with the landscaping and with all the other houses on the block. You decide then and there that you want to paint the brick and give your home a more modern look. But there’s a particular way you need to approach painting brick. Here’s how you make sure that it’s done correctly.

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4 Ways to Make Small Rooms Feel Larger

June 4, 2021

small room that is painted blue

The walls feel like they’re closing in around you, and you feel you barely have room to breathe. No, you’re not in a nightmare—you’re in a small room in your house. Being in this room may not actually be this dramatic, but small spaces can be unpleasant if not handled properly. From tiny half bathrooms to small guest rooms, you may not have the option of doing serious home renovations. Here are some tips for expanding small rooms without changing the square footage.

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Color Psychology: Painting a Room to Affect Your Mood

April 1, 2021

a picture of four fingers with different emotional expressions drawn onto them

Not many people would stop to think about how the color that they’re going to paint their bedroom, living room, or office is going to affect their mood. But truthfully, it’s one of the first factors you should consider if you’re not sure what color you want to go with, but you have a good idea of how you want the space to feel. Color psychology is a great starting line to explore the mood and emotion aspects of redecorating your home. Read on to learn how the color of paint that you choose could make or break your project results.

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4 Exciting Interior Paint Trends for 2021

March 24, 2021

yellow and gray color swatches for interior paint

One year ago this month, the world was put under lockdown and told to stay at home to slow the spread of a deadly virus. Even though things aren’t completely “back to normal” in 2021 so far, it’s a great time to have a fresh start in the place where you spend most of your time. You deserve to look forward to being at home, so here are some interior paint trends to watch out for as you revitalize your interior spaces.

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