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It’s mid-January. How’s your New Year’s resolution going? Believe it or not, the color of your walls can impact the odds for your success – especially with regard to sticking to that weight-loss plan, new fitness routine, or stress reduction process.
Psychologists, healers and color experts all reference the effect of color on people. And studies have shown, for example, that predominant reds and oranges stimulate appetite. You’ll note that many restaurants use these colors for their signage to attract customers. Read More >>
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While most rooms in a home are accessible to the “masses” of friends, family and other visitors, the bedroom continues to be the place of sanctuary for most people. Only very close friends and family members are invited into this private domain, so it should be special to the person or persons who use that space day in and day out.
One of the fundamentals for decorating is the wall color or colors. Most of us have color preferences, and even a 3-year-old likely could tell you which colors would be best for his or her bedroom. But color preference alone isn’t enough.
Before settling on a paint color for the bedroom, consider first its primary use and by whom. Is it strictly for rest and relaxation? Maybe it also serves as a playroom or study area for the kids. Or perhaps an office takes up one corner of the room. You’ll want to design the space to be its most effective for whatever its purpose. Color can help. Read More >>
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In previous decades, the living room was the most active location in the house. It was considered the hot spot where adults gathered for cocktails with friends or escaped with a good book for quiet time. These days, the traditional living room might be used only for formal occasions or possibly holiday parties. The more casual family room has become the hot spot for most get-togethers – be it watching television, playing games or simply hanging out with the kids. Read More >>
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Whether you’ve just moved into a new home or you’re redecorating in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season, you’ll want your dining room to get extra attention. Food most likely will be part of the festivities, so you’ll want your friends, family and guests as well as yourself to be comfortable in the space. Among the most important factors affecting that comfort is the color of the walls.
Psychological studies have found that colors do affect our moods and, not surprisingly, our appetites. For example, reds and oranges have been shown to stimulate appetite, whereas Read More >>
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For most homes in America, the kitchen serves as the hub of activity for the family and often for visitors. And, yes, sometimes that focal point needs a facelift. While renovation can reach into the tens of thousands, the good news is it usually pays in the resale price of the home. The better news is that your kitchen can have a whole new look without a costly renovation. All it takes is a bit of paint.
In most kitchens, the cabinets cover about 50 percent of the walls, so you’ll want to consider their appearance in whatever changes you make. You’ll also need to evaluate the colors of your countertops, appliances and floor. You new paint colors will need to coordinate somewhat with all of those. Read More >>
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Most people know that paint is one of the least expensive ways to alter the appearance of a room. Nowhere is that change more apparent than in the basement. Whether used as a play area, game room, quiet refuge or simply storage space, the basement merits the extra attention it needs to become an inviting, attractive space. Indeed with the application of a sunny yellow, lively green or festive orange paint, the basement can be transformed from dull, drab and damp into dreamy, daring or dramatic. Read More >>
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Most of us have heard the term “curb appeal” as it relates to the buying and selling of homes. Indeed if a home does not look inviting from the outside, potential buyers likely won’t even get out of their vehicles to check out the inside. They’ll just keep on driving. For most of us though, it isn’t about selling the house to others. It’s about making our house inviting to us, our family and our friends. Read More >>
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While comedians often make falling look humorous, their falls are carefully choreographed. In the real world, most falls are sudden, frightening and often injurious. Indeed falls lead to thousands of emergency room visits each year. One way to protect yourself is to ensure floors, steps and ramps provide a measure of “grip” to help prevent yourself and others from slipping. Read More >>
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When vinyl siding was introduced to the market a few decades ago, the idea was that it would be maintenance-free. Of course, that wasn’t entirely true, and more importantly, many historic homes lost their grandeur when their unique features disappeared under the boring facade. These days many of the vinyl-clad houses have begin to look dingy and drab because the vinyl has faded and become embedded with dirt.
For those with the vision and the finances Read More >>
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For many home and business owners, the wallpaper that was so popular when first hung a few years ago now seems sorely out-of-date and unattractive. Often this is the situation with wallpaper because styles do change so quickly, and switching out the coverings can become quite expensive. For that reason, most people prefer to use paint. It’s less expensive and much more easily changed when the previous color just doesn’t work anymore.
While it is possible to paint over old wallpaper, it is not recommended. Once wallpaper has been painted, it becomes significantly more difficult to remove. And, for most people, removing wallpaper itself is a time-consuming, messy task. Read More >>
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