Psychology is a fascinating field of study, but have you considered the color psychology behind the paint schemes in your own home? If you’re thinking about painting a room in your home — or painting your entire home — you may want to put a some time into choosing your homeís interior paint colors. A […]
Finishing touches: The Lowdown on Eggshell Paint
Behind every great room lies a choice: what sheen of paint should I use? When considering which paint sheen to buy, the words “satin” and “gloss” definitely sound more alluring, but that doesnít mean these finishes are the best option when you’re painting a room. Often overlooked, finishes like eggshell have excellent benefits for interior […]
The New Paint Colors for Trim
Before you start bringing home paint swatches and deciding on paint colors for your home, take a look at your trim. Is it basic white or natural wood? White interior paint has been the default paint color for door trim and crown moulding for years. You may not have even payed any attention to the […]
Painting Ideas for the Color Minimalist
Paint colors can be hard to choose, no matter what the project may be. But for people who are a little timid when it comes to paint color or using bold colors in their interior decorating schemes, this task can be even harder. While some homeowners are ready to slap on bright red wall paint […]
Paint Colors for Your Home Office
Choosing paint colors for your Portland, OR home may take some time. Your ideas can change as your decor and style evolve. But if you work from home, picking out the perfect wall paint for your home office is a whole new type of design decision. You might know that you want your bedroom painted […]
Using Paint Colors to Define Space
It has been said many times before, and here it is again: paint is the best and most cost-effective interior decorating tool that you have at your disposal. Whether you live in an open concept space or a small home or apartment that feels a little too tight, paint colors can help you define space […]
More Ways to Use Black Interior Paint
We recently let you in on some beautiful ways to use black interior paint around your home. Whether you want to go all-in by painting walls in your living room with black paint, or start small by painting your interior doors black, there are so many ways to use this dramatic color in your Portland, […]
Trends in Paint Colors That Will Never Go Out of Style
New paint colors with flashy names come out every year. Whatever your personal interior decorating style, there are paint colors out there to match it. However, sometimes it’s difficult to discern which colors are trendy and which colors are here to stay. When you are choosing colors, just remember that you will most likely be […]
What Color Should I Paint My Laundry Room or Utility Room?
The rooms that you use the least are often the hardest to figure out what to do with. But home resale value matters, and if you pick the wrong color, you’ll regret it every time you walk into the room. So whether you’re all out of interior design ideas, or you just want to make […]
Why Does My Home’s Paint Peel?
Peeling paint can be a huge pain. No matter how great your interior decorating, peeling paint will quickly detract from it. And it’’s not just the kind of problem that strikes decades-old houses either. There are some very common mistakes that home painters make that can lead to this problem, and some are more obvious […]