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| Room Dimension
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| If you have a small room, dark
colors can often make it look larger. |
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| Painting walls different colors
in the same room can give a feeling of two rooms in one. |
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| Contrasting accent colors adds
an element of depth. The darker variations of the wall color
on a window frame is a bit more dramatic and creates a subtle
depth field, but yet does not overpower the main elements of
the room |
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| Ceilings |
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| A darker colored ceiling will
direct the eye back down into the room while a light colored
ceiling will help lighten the room. |
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| A high ceiling room can feel
cozier by using a darker color for the ceiling and extending
the color a foot or two down the walls, giving the illusion
of a lower ceiling. |
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Painting patterns on ceilings can be another way to jazz
up a tired room, f eel free to try something on the ceiling
that would be too overboard for the walls.
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| Floors |
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| Paint is a wonderful and inexpensive
way to update a floor. |
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| Consider painting a concrete or
wood floor that is boring or in bad shape with a design. It
can add a very interesting atmosphere to a room. |
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| If your concrete sidewalk, patio
or driveway is looking bland, try staining it to add color
or create a stone effect. |
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| Wall Texture
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| Make uneven textured walls a
bit more smooth and uniform using spackling compound and warm
paint colors. |
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| Old wallpaper should be saturated
before you try to peel it off the walls. It helps to loosen
up the glue and makes the process go faster. |
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| If you want to paint a pattern
on a wall, use a projector to beam the template or silhouette
onto the painting surface. |
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| For a casual appearance, color-washing
your walls can provide the just right effect you are looking
for. |
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| To give a bland wood (such as
pine) a more interesting effect, you can use a technique called
false graining. |
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| If your old plaster walls that
are cracked and uneven, add a texture to the walls with spackling
or textured wallpaper that can be painted. |
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| Color Selection Tips |
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| Bold colors don't have to be
overwhelming. Remember that furnishings and accessories can
absorb the impact of a bold paint scheme and make for a soothing
overall design. |
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| Believe it or not, black paint
can add a dynamic design element to a room if it's used with
complementary colors. |
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| Gloss white trim can be used
as an effective accent color to add a crisp look. |
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| Ranges from light to dark of
one hue are very effective to enliven rooms. |
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Go to the paint manufacturers’ sites
for ideas on color combinations and other great ideas.
Some of the sites you may want to try are:
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| Other Helpful
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| Painting the walls any color
helps you stay organized. White walls are bland and clutter
blends into the walls too easily. |
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| Why replace cabinetry if the
structure is still sound? Simply strip away the old finish
and replace it with a fresh stain. Or, paint it. |
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| Formica can be painted so consider
giving your bathroom and the vanity a fresh new look. |
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