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Three Savvy Ways to use Paint Colors for your Multifamily Property
Three Savvy Ways to use Paint Colors for your Multifamily Property Before you spend an immense amount paying a painter, especially on a multifamily property, here are three quick ways to make sure you are getting the best bang for you buck by choosing the right paint...
Three hot paint colors trending for 2018
Happy New Year! As we launch into a new year, we see new colors from a variety of paint manufacturers and Pantone begin to roll out. This year, it is interesting to note the diversity of these colors and a return to bold hues after the drab and downright depressing...
Play With Color at the Multicolor Search Lab – Id&e Inc.
Playing with this neat color search lab is full of inspiration in and of itself! Enjoy seeing the power of colors in various settings. Our favorite was this beautiful butterfly. Find your must-have color or piece of inspiration at Multicolr Search Lab -Tin Eye
Cultural Color Differences – Mexico and USA
Why are bright, colorful things so cheerful and why is America so afraid of them? I've spent my whole life becoming fascinated by color and it's combinations, from fingerpaintings to oil paintings to colorful gemstone jewelry. I've often wondered why so many cultures...
Italy – The Colorful City of Magenta
We can thank Magenta, Italy, a quiet town outside Milan, for the name of the color that isn’t really any color at all, but a trick of the eyes. And, actually, it’s probably the French not the Italians we should be thanking. To be honest, it’s all a little confusing,...
Give in to Natural Colors for Inspiration and to Create a Perfect Thanksgiving Tablescape!
Want some great colors and ideas to create a stunning tablescape for your big Thanksgiving Day feast? Look no further for inspiration than these gorgeous and simple options! The best part? Each of these themes would look stunning on your walls as well!As always,...
How to Use Color: Decorating with Gray
A mix between black and white, gray is gaining popularity as the new neutral. From light dove to dark charcoal, this color looks great on everything from home accents to walls. Gray is the ultimate neutral. It looks good with almost any color and ranges from cool to...
Wall Decals inspired by Mother Nature!
This is really cool and much cheaper than using a faux painter! Enjoy wall tattoos of trees, tall grasses, fragrance gardens, wild bamboo, and blossoming branches to name a few. Mother Nature is the foremost designer of all things great. WALLTAT captures these great...
Black Home Decor – Ideas for Decorating with Black Paint!
You don't have to be afraid of going dark with your decor and interior design. The spaces in these photos work a little black magic for a look that's sophisticated, seductive, and sure to make a dramatic statement in any season. Check out the full slideshow from House...
Using Paint Store “Designers” to Choose Your Paint Colors Can Be Scary: What You Need to Know!
With Halloween around the corner, "spooky" themed blog posts are everywhere. However, what gives us chills is how many well-known paint companies are enlisting the help of interior designer students, without certification or experience, to help guide your paint color...
Colors in a 600 Square Foot New York Home That Feel Fabulous
Enid Woodward, a physical therapist, lives in a 600-square-foot studio on the Upper West Side that is filled with stunning colors that expand the space. The apartment may be small, but it has one very large asset: it opens onto a wraparound terrace that is nearly the...
Sherwin Williams Does it Again for 2011
Sherwin Williams is a veteran in the area of color. Not only are they coming out with innovative faux products, they continue to debut the latest color trends. Usuallly, their forecasts are correct.If you are wondering what is the latest trends for 2011, check out the...