Have you been staring at your walls, ready for a color change? Or maybe your existing wall color just needs some refreshing. Whether you plan to tackle painting on your own or hire a professional, MasterWorks Painters of Fairfax, VA suggests you consider these few painting tips from ThisOldHouse.com (check out “The Secrets of Pro Painters” for the full article).
If the budding flowers and warm weather in Fairfax, VA, are motivating you to freshen up the home décor, take on the challenge. Spring is the perfect time to embrace color and try something new. Better yet, MasterWorks Painting & Remodeling has found some new apps to inspire your painting creativity.
December is the perfect time to review the year and to develop a vision and purpose for the upcoming year. While many people make New Year’s resolutions around physical and relational goals, why not base one around home improvement?
Even if you have a finished basement, it may not be completely finished. After all, installing drywall, insulation, and nice flooring doesn’t mean that your downstairs will automatically feel like home.
If your home or business isn’t looking as good as it used to, it might be time for a siding installation or repair. New siding is a drastic home improvement that can turn a frequently overlooked property into the highlight of the neighborhood. In addition to increasing aesthetic appeal, new siding protects your home from the outside elements and adds value to your property.
What started as a simple printing company has now turned into a powerful, cultural force—especially in the fashion and home design industries. In fact many of the colors that you’re wearing or decorating with were likely influenced by Pantone, LLC.
In our fast-paced world, a first impression is sometimes the only impression you get the opportunity to make. One typo on your resume could cost you a job, and just one morning of running late could mean you lose a new client. On the other hand, making a good first impression builds trust, confidence, and goodwill.
Many rooms in the home can benefit from a warm color scheme. Warm colors in the yellow, orange, and red families can make a room feel more inviting, as well as add brightness to your space. Reflecting summer’s sunshine and adding cheer to winter’s bleaker landscape, warm colors are appropriate year-round. Next time you plan a home improvement project, consider adding a warm palette to your home.
We’ve talked about how to use warm colors to create positive energy, but what about using a monochromatic color scheme to bring harmony to your home? A monochromatic color scheme will help create a sophisticated look for your home because all the colors flow together beautifully. There will be balance from room to room throughout your house. Before you head to the home improvement store to pick up color swatches, take the advice from a professional designer, Ralich Spak.
Even though neutral color schemes such as browns, creams, and muted shades are a growing home improvement trend, don’t be afraid to enhance the tones with a bold statement color, such as red. Using red and other warm colors creates positive energy throughout the home. When you decorate with the right combination of base and accent shades, the color red will definitely add a “wow” factor to any room. Make sure you use the bright color correctly to avoid an … Continued