Choosing a paint colour can be a daunting task.  There are so many choices, where do you start?  Decorating experts agree that you should start with the colour of a decorative piece in your home that you particularly like and then find a paint hue that most closely matches it or that compliments it.  In the article below, you’ll learn about colour trends that have been noted by designers and paint store managers.  The neutrals are still popular and likely always will be but the trend is towards brighter more cheerful colours such as yellows, oranges and pinks.

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Here’s a home decorating idea!  If you have a wooden or concrete floor – paint it.  The benefits are that it’s low cost, you can really change the look and feel of the room with colour and you won’t have to worry about vacuuming.  You should not however paint a high traffic area because it will look shabby pretty quickly.  And, you’ll need to be prepared that you may need to paint the floor of the room with several coats which is time consuming.  This idea came from the article below which features ideas from a professional decorator.

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People will soon be closing up their cottages for winter and typically spending more time in city where their main home is located.  If this is you and you find this time of year depressing, then there’s nothing stopping you from bringing some of your cottage life back to your main home with some décor changes.  You can easily do this with paint colour on the walls, artwork and by changing your window coverings.  In the article below, you can read and get some ideas.

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If you’re ambitious enough and have some experience, you may be considering undertaking some home painting projects on your own rather than hiring a professional painter.  There are some things that you may want to review before starting however.  First off, the prep time is probably going to be 90% of the job but it will make all the difference in giving you a nice surface to paint on and great results.  The second consideration is buying quality paint and tools for the job.  Finally, you need to ensure your safety.

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October is the most popular time of year to update a home’s interior – especially in preparation for holiday entertaining.  Painting is by far the most affordable way to undertake such a project and one that can have the most impact of anything you choose to do.  It all depends on the colour you use.  With such a wide variety of paint colours to choose from, it can get a little overwhelming.  In today’s article we feature a woman who owns a Victorian home that she updated using paint.  The colours were based on her decision to create a calming atmosphere as well as suit the character of the home.

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