What a difference the paint makes!

Visionary Spaces said...

Nothing really seems to make a big impact on a renovation until the painting is done. Paint is like putting on a makeup foundation, it evens everything out and makes for the perfect backdrop for the makeup (decor and accessories)to be applied. I have just been renovating my kitchen for 2 months now, and I can tell you that the demolition, drywall, electrical, sanding, cleaning was not very exciting at all but we just finished painting and even though the cupboards haven't arrived yet I had such a sense of calm finally. Its now looking as if we have accomplished something. Its the crumb coat of the cake ready and waiting to be adorned with the final. When its all said and done you can have the cake and eat it too! Rose Arangio

DIY with a little help

Being a DIYer is a great way to save money. Some people however don't have a clue how to pick paint colours or decide on a design scheme for the project. Don't panic in this case, you can still attempt doing it yourself but I will suggest to get a consultation from someone in the design/decor field. It doesn't cost a lot of money to get consultation from someone that is qualified and it will actually save you time and money making costly mistakes. Choosing paint colours is very stressful for most people and really who wants to paint the same room over and over again. A reputable colour expert will help you to choose colours that will compliment your furnishings and tastes.  If painting more than one room it is important that you have harmony throughout and if you have any trouble with that an expert eye can help. Depending on your budget you can hire a professional designer or decorator just for a consultation on furniture placement or purchase ideas. Once you have the plan it will give you a vision and you can go ahead and do all the work yourself.

Rose Arangio

Why DIY?

Home improvements are a daunting task. We are living in a great era, where we have a wealth of information at hand through media and technology. Flip on the TV and you can at just about any time of the day watch a show about home improvement do's, dont's and how to's. TV, magazines, flyers, mail, you name it, where ever you look there are messages and suggestions on how to improve your home. What should you do? Well no matter how you look at it, it is a good thing to do. If your selling your home it is time to spruce things up and get your house into the best shape possible so that you can generate the most money for your investment. If your staying in your home you need to update from time to time so that things done start to break down or decay.
What ever your story is the best way to stretch your dollar is to DIY. Big box stores offer classes and seminars and tool rentals for home improvements so that you can learn how to. Internet also has a wealth of information, just ask a question press enter and there it is...the answer. The thing I'm trying to say is don't be afraid to try it yourself. Start off with a small project and see what fulfillment you will get when its done. You may catch the renovation bug and try another project because you just saved so much money Doing It Yourself.
Don't forget to have fun!

Rose Arangio :)

When you know you've chosen the right colour!

Paint on walls, unless its a focal wall should not attract the attention. A properly chosen wall colour should accentuate everything in the room. It should make the furniture, fabrics,art, floors and decor pop so as to be noticed. I think that when you have freshly painted a room and someone comes over the immediate reaction will be, OMG your room looks great! did you get something new? When the wall colour is over powering everything you put in it will disappear and all you will see is the colour on the wall. This does not mean that you should not use beautiful dark or bold colours at all, any colour in any fan deck can be used. For example a dark espresso brown you may thinks is so bold and dark but in a room with lots of windows, white trim, very light furniture and floors and decor will look stunning and will be the perfect backdrop! Have fun with paint.