Color is a hugely important aspect in our everyday life. Psychologist and marketing experts agree that paint colors affect mood and temperament. The color red evokes a sense of energy, passion and urgency – think about clearance stickers in clothing stores. Blue is linked with feelings of trust and dependability – hospitals, insurance companies and… Read More
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… Read More
Benefits of Pressure Washing Your Home
Curb appeal is something you hear a lot about, especially on home improvement shows and home buying shows. The exterior of your Portland, OR home is where guests, buyers, and even neighbors get their first impressions, so great curb appeal is something we should all be striving for. Of all the ways you can create… Read More
Four Signs it’s Time for a New Deck
There are so many ways to improve the exterior of your Portland, Oregon home to add curb appeal. Pressure washing, choosing exterior paint schemes, adding greenery, and new lighting are just a few ways to spruce up the front of your house. But when was the last time you took a close look at the… Read More
Reasons to Paint Your Home Before Moving In
Moving into a new home can be an exciting change. Whether you’re buying your first home in Portland, this is your third home, or you’re getting a vacation home to share with your family, there is always a long list of to-dos before you are ready to move in. After the drudgery of paperwork comes… Read More
Paint Trends for Summer 2015
Color experts have already decided which colors will come to define Summer 2015. These experts are trained to predict, read into the trends of society, and from this, infer what colors will be the latest in interior design. While drawing information for the runway, the housewares industry, showrooms, trade shows and magazines, these color designs… Read More
I like a color of paint I saw somewhere else. How will that color look in my house? Will it look the same?
Answer: Lighting, carpet and furniture may make the same paint in your house look brighter or darker. The best bet is to find out what color it is and get a little sample at the paint store. Paint a patch on your walls and see what you think. Every house is different and has different… Read More
