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Secret: Color Works Saves You Money on Your Paint Purchase!
Did you know that a gallon of paint can cost you up to $40? Your wall finish on either the interior or exterior of your home has the ability to create the greatest impression, as it is largest physical part of any property. However, painting all those surfaces can...
Go Green: The Next Generation of Paints
Did you know you can Go Green with your paint? We don't mean the color green, but the type of paint used. The first edition of "green paints" had low VOCs. Now, you can find paint without any measurable VOCs.What are VOCs? VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds....
The fun and power of color in a 30 second commercial!
Every now and then, you find a commercial that is especially inspirational and captures the essence of its industry. Sherwin-Williams has done just that with their "paint swatch" commercials. Through the use of paint swatches, they reminded us of all the ways color...
Color Consultation Saves Marriages
I have to say that the best compliment that you can get paid in this industry involves the saving of a marriage. I had the good fortune of working with some amazing clients this last week. After 15 years of marriage, they were about to commit mutiny over their wall...
Hottest New Paint Colors
Great News! House Beautiful has released their latest and greatest paint colors that are to die for! Will we be basking in purple? Is gray the new blue? We asked color experts from leading paint companies to tell us what they see as the most popular color for the new...
“I am on a budget, but want to paint. Help!”
When it comes to home decorating, not everyone has the time or money to makeover an entire room, let alone a whole house! But don't fret! You don't have to spend a lot of cash to spice up a room and give it a fresh look.You will find you can add a real punch of color...
I Want Granite Counters, But Don’t Want To Pay For Them. Help!
You are sure not alone! Granite is expensive, but you will see a 92.9 percent return on the cost, according to a 2004 survey by Remodeling magazine. This is one of the highest returns you will see on any part of your interior design process.If you are still hesitant...
What You Need to Know Before You Call a Designer
My favorite comment from homeowners is, "It just doesn't look right." While this may be the case, you can save yourself and your designer numerous headaches by having the answers ready when you are asked the three following questions.1. What do I want to improve?2....
How to find the right color balance
Avoiding a rainbow overdose is key. “Color is important to me, but in sparse ways,” says homeowner Una Damon. Her instinct is echoed in the light-handed approach of architects Toni Lewis and Marc Schoeplein. Too much color, says Lewis, and you can end up with “a...
Interior Design Secrets from the Professionals from MSN.com
In this day of Home Depot and DIY, what do interior design professionals know that the rest of us don't? Plenty, it turns out! We asked three different designers to share their best tips for home updates big and small. Read on for style secrets. Benjamin Huntington is...
Welcome to the Color Works Blog!
Hello design junkies and welcome to my blog where we can swap ideas and hopefully sharpen our skills. If you are not a designer, here's a chance to get in on the industry chat. Do you have a good trick or a secret of the trade you want to share? Here's the spot! If...