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Saturday, December 13, 2008

Exterior Painting Prep


Exterior Prep House Painting

One of the most important steps in prep work needed for an exterior house painting is pressure washing your home before applying the new home painting. Pressure washing will help clear your home's exterior of any debris and anything else that can negatively affect the exterior house painting. Any mildew and loose paint will also need to be taken care of before the painting is completed. Stay away from using bleach to clean as this can lead to problems.

A home is a major investment and you probably don't want to do anything that would damage that investment. If you have been putting off a badly needed paint job however, you may be unknowingly risking damage to your home's exterior that could be easily avoided. So, when you notice that your exterior house painting is looking faded and weathered, it is probably a good idea to call your contracted painter to schedule that home painting.
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Monday, December 8, 2008

Dinning Room Painting Part 4


Because casual dining areas are so often open to other rooms, neutral colors (see The Hidden Power of Neutrals feature) tend to be the best choice for these spaces. Neutrals blend well with other colors, helping to create a complete, unified look.

Warm neutral colors—like red-toned or yellow-toned neutrals—work especially well in dining rooms. From warm rosy taupes to golden honey beiges, these colors are calm and comforting, creating a very pleasant dining atmosphere.

Open dining areas tend to look best when continued in the color schemes of the rooms that surround them. If cool colors (see The Creative Power of the Color Wheel feature) are used in these rooms, try to use warm accent colors—such as touches of red, orange or yellow—to help stimulate the appetite.


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Thursday, December 4, 2008

Dinning Room Painting Part 3


Dining rooms don't necessarily have to be formal, especially if they're connected to a living room or kitchen, as is common in many contemporary homes.

In these more open and casual dining areas, the decorative style usually follows that of the surrounding environment. Your dining room should look as if it's a natural extension of the rest of your home. For example, putting an ultra-modern dining area into a country-styled home might make the room appear off-balance with the rest of your home.



Tip: Be open-minded. Don't limit yourself to thinking that meals must be restricted to a formal table. A kitchen island, or even a countertop fitted with stools or high-sitting chairs, can also make for a fun dining experience.



Color
Because casual dining areas are so often open to other rooms, neutral colors tend to be the best choice for these spaces. Neutrals blend well with other colors, helping to create a complete, unified look.

Warm neutral colors—like red-toned or yellow-toned neutrals—work especially well in dining rooms. From warm rosy taupes to golden honey beiges, these colors are calm and comforting, creating a very pleasant dining atmosphere.

Open dining areas tend to look best when continued in the color schemes of the rooms that surround them. If cool colors (see The Creative Power of the Color Wheel feature) are used in these rooms, try to use warm accent colors—such as touches of red, orange or yellow—to help stimulate the appetite.

Many choices are available, and a professional painting contractor should be able guide you through the process..


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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Dinning Room Painting Advice


A formal dining room is an excellent place for entertaining. Elegant and refined, these rooms can make even the most casual get-togethers seem impressive.



Tip: Next time you visit a favorite restaurant, take note of the colors and décor being used—often, these spaces are professionally designed to maximize the dining experience.



Color
Here are some color suggestions that will enhance your formal dining area:

Warm colors (see The Creative Power of the Color Wheel feature) such as reds, oranges, and yellows, work especially well in more formal spaces. Psychologically, these colors help to stimulate the appetite, making them an excellent choice for rooms where the primary purpose is food and entertaining.

For the best dining experience, use warm hues that are muted or shaded (see The Creative Power of the Color Wheel feature)—such as golden or creamy yellows, spiced oranges and terracottas, wines, burgundies, and dusty roses. These colors help stimulate appetite, while encouraging diners to linger at the table for pleasant conversation.

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