A common concern with DIY house painters is what to paint first? When redecorating a room, if you’re not an experienced painter, it’s hard to know what to start with when painting. Do you paint the ceiling, walls or trim first?
We found this historical video on YouTube that discusses painting and decorating in 1945. A lot has changed since then. First off, back then lead was included in household paint! But around 1978, once they discovered how toxic lead was, they took it out of the list of ingredients. Furthermore, back then there was no such thing as low VOC paint so after painting a room, if you didn’t have the windows open, you would be just about ready to pass out.
When it comes to painting your bedroom, you’ll probably want to select a paint colour that is soothing and induces calm so that you can have a restful sleep. It’s always best to select soft colours if your goal is create an atmosphere in your bedroom that supports a good night’s sleep.
While grey colours have been the focus of the last several years, in 2017 the trend is towards a variety of cool neutral paint colours. Think pale blue, soft rose and muted green. These are all colours that complement a pop of vibrant colour so that you could paint a living room in a cool blue and add some bright yellow pillows to your sofa or a throw.
The holidays, and Christmastime in particular, are fun for decorating your home. If you tend to get a little bored with your surroundings, you can dramatically alter your space with decorations. Today’s video shares some tips so that your home will look great rather than tacky.