Transform your Bedroom

Is Yours A Modern Bedroom That Looks and Feels Good ?

Is your bedroom an inviting oasis of relaxation? Or does it look more like a storage unit, a veritable wasteland of clutter, dirty clothes, dirty dishes and kid’s toys.
If your room is the latter and you’re finding it increasingly more difficult to find the bed when it’s time for bed, you may want to consider giving your bedroom a well-deserved makeover.
With just a few changes, some hard decision making and some tough love, you can transform you bedroom into everything you ever dreamed it should be. And it’s easier than you think.
Start with the basic
First, your bedroom is not a storage facility. If things in the room do not contribute to relaxation, enhance the beauty, add space or provide some entertainment, get rid of it. Pack it up, move it to another room or put it in the garage or trash. If you like to watch a little television before calling it a night, consider getting an armoire to hide it away when it’s not in use. If you’re an avid reader, make sure your nightstands have a drawer so you can put your book or magazine away, along with your glasses. If you love the latest fashions, add more dressers, wardrobes and a closet organizer to the room. Finally, get a hamper for the dirty clothes so you’re not tempted to leave them wherever they fall. As they say, "A place for everything and everything in its place."
Add Furniture to the mix
Now that your room is clear of clutter, it’s time to add beauty and charm to the space. Start by looking at your furnishings. Do they have the same style or at least complement one another? Are there pieces that should be moved out to make way for others? Does the style of your furniture match your tastes? For example, if you have a love of modern or contemporary furnishings, why do you continue to hold on to that monster of an oak four-poster? Creating a cohesive or at least complementary look is essential to promoting relaxation and a sound sleep. As you review your bedroom’s needs, consider the space you have to work with as well. If you are in desperate need of another dresser, do you really need the California King or can you do with a Queen bed instead? This is not the time to be in denial. Once a piece of furniture is purchased, it tends to stay with you for a long time, so you want to choose carefully and deliberately. Nothing is more maddening than creating a bedroom retreat where the furniture is so big you can’t make it to the bathroom without stubbing a toe or cracking an elbow.
Think of your future storage needs
The old adage, "stuff expands to fill the space available" is certainly true in the bedroom. Fashions change seasonally and what’s hot now may not be next year. So clothing and footwear seems to multiply as the years pass, even though storage remains the same. Here’s a couple ways to gain space in your bedroom without knocking out a wall or doing a major remodel. First, choose furniture that offers maximum storage. A platform bed with space or drawers underneath provides a surprising amount of additional storage without adding to the overall furniture footprint. The same is true with dressers. A nightstand with drawers is a better choice than one with a single open shelf. Several highboys take up the same space as a low dresser, but offer two to three times the space. The same is true of a lingerie chest. A shoulder height lingerie chest offers more storage than a Queen Anne dresser for your unmentionables.
When you’re evaluating the space you need to store your clothing, don’t ever think you have enough. It’s far better to have a few nearly empty drawers for a few years than to have drawers so tightly packed that you have to struggle to get them open in the morning. Nothing puts the damper on a day than getting a black eye from a bra strap that got caught on the back of an overstuffed drawer.
Don’t go it alone – ask an expert
A well-designed bedroom doesn’t happen by accident. If you’re not comfortable with doing it yourself, there are lots of good resources out there. The Internet has sites devoted entirely to the subject of interior and bedroom design. Another good source is a reputable furniture retailer. Because they deal with design, style and fashion at every turn, these experts can help you create a bedroom that meets your needs perfectly. They can also provide you with good advice about colors, materials and fabrics so you can mix and match with ease and confidence.
Decorating takes a commitment so,” be prepared to make it”.  The rewards are many and in the years that I have been in the Decorating business no one has said ”I should not have done that”.
There is also a measure of expense involved.  You are in complete control of that so do not be scared and allow that fear to paralyze you.
The main thing to keep in mind is that “something must be done”.  That is the only way that change happens.  Please keep in mind that there are some people that do not have a decorating bone in their body.  You may be one of those people.  If so, hire the professional.  Decorators are wonderful people that derive considerable satisfaction from assisting others to attain the look and atmosphere they want.  It is a very human thing.  So make use of it.
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Have a Cool looking House with a New Splash of color

Add A New Splash Of Color To Your House!

By Helen Mc Williams

This is a very fine article.  Ms. McWilliams has done an excellent job.  Please enjoy.

Especially for homeowners that are most interested in the design of their houses, the paint is a very important. The exterior paint is the first thing that attracts the attention of passersby or neighbors. The interior paint is important because it can add to an overall design, making a very spectacular environment. In other words, do not forget about the paint of your house, especially if you plan to renovate in the near future.
If you want to change the color of your house or go just for a repainting, you probably know that you can do it yourself. You need to find out the right color and apply it accordingly. However, if you are not the DIY type of guy and you want to get professional services, you can contact companies that are specialized in those things. That is right, some professional companies have lots of years of experience in painting and repainting and they can do a great job, quicker and better than you.
So, all that you have to do is to rely on their advice and services. The knowledge of an experienced painter can help you greatly. For example, he may be able to provide advice regarding the colors of paint that you want to use. In addition, a professional painter can tell you if the colors match perfectly with the rest of the environment and so on. Make sure that you find a trustworthy master painter and you are on the right track.
Also, keep in mind that a professional painting company can offer solutions for any type of exterior walls. Regardless of the walls materials or texture, there are paints that can match perfectly and they are available on the colors you want. Furthermore, it is a good idea to use paints that are environmentally friendly. One of the greatest benefits of this is that "eco paints" do not pollute the air so much and they are tolerated by people that have asthma or respiratory problems as well. Environmentally friendly paints come at affordable prices and you can find every color you desire.
Letting a master painter take care of your painting needs is the right thing to do and it has many benefits. Think about the fact of painting your house whether if it is interior or exterior can take some time and it can be quite bothering. A professional painter that cares a lot for their customers will make sure that your lifestyle is preserved and you do not have to cancel meetings or move from the house during the painting process. Instead, a master painter will do his job quickly and with minimum disruption for the customer.
Therefore, make sure that you consider this alternative as well because it can be a very helpful one. If you have found a professional painting company, the prices wouldn't be so high either and you are getting quality services that can last for a long period of time. In addition, if you are interested, some companies can do interior painting as well.
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Paint your Cabinets-You can do It !

Painting Cabinets-Mine are So Ugly!

Do you have some drab looking cabinets and the thought of buying new ones is just out of the question. One very simple answer is to paint over your old cabinets and breathe some new life into them. Painting over cabinets is really easy and if you follow three simple steps you will have some great looking cabinets that will last a long time.
Some folks just throw some paint on the cabinets and leave it at that. The problem with this is the coat of paint that has been applied just may not last long because there will be some issues with bonding. In order to get good bonding there are some steps that must be taken.
Painting Cabinets - Step 1 Cleaning
Before painting anything the cabinet doors and drawers must be cleaned as well as the face of the cabinets. Using some TSP and a rag will do the trick, any grease or grime must be removed. The cabinets probably have a clear finish on them so for that they should be lightly sanded with some fine sand paper. This will help with the bonding. Also all hardware should be removed, such as door and drawer handles. Be sure and number the doors and drawers so that you will put them back in the same place.  VERY IMPORTANT!
Painting Cabinets - Step 2 Priming
Once the cleaning has been done all of the surfaces need to be primed with high quality primer. This can be accomplished with a brush and small cloth roller. The cloth roller needs to be of the finest nap so that when you roll the primer on it has a very fine smooth texture. Of course some areas need to be brushed on but going over all you can with a roller will produce a finer finish.  Kilz Premium, Zinnser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 or Glidden Gripper are my choices.
Painting Cabinets - Step 3 Painting
This will be the last step to having some beautiful new looking cabinets. As with priming the paint can be applied with a brush and a roller that again has a very fine nap for a smooth look. The paint should be a good quality paint.  Use a Combination Paint and Primer.  ‘Behr’ is my choice.  It is the best. The color is obviously your own choice. Just brush on the paint where you cannot reach with the roller and then go over the rest with the roller getting as close as you can to the brushed in areas for a nice smooth look. For an extra touch if you wanted to protect the finish you could put a protective clear coat of poly over top, however, this is not necessary. You should now be able to enjoy the new look of your cabinets at a much reduced cost than if you were to replace them.
Kenneth Rader is an expert painter and has successfully run a painting company, Ken Rader Interiors L.L.C. since 1987.  Please visit our web site at www.kenraderinteriors.com  which provides many tips.
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How to Paint. Tools,prep work, "Blow by Blow"

INTERIOR PAINTING I have done no surveys, but painting must be the number one do-it-yourself project. With the right supplies, quality paint, proper preparation and your own effort, you can restore a brand new look to your rooms or paint your brand new rooms like a pro. Read on as we go step by step: Supplies Preparation Priming Painting Cleanup Storage/Disposal SUPPLIES Brushes drop cloth spackling compound roller tray roller painter's tape Paint Brushes: Stick with quality brushes. They cost a bit more, but they are worth it in the long run. Clean them after each use and they will last a long long time. You will need a 2 or 2 ½ inch angular sash brush and the same size trim brush. Choose a premium brush with long dense flagged bristles. (Flagged bristles are not square cut but are split on the ends). These brushes will hold more paint and drip less. Use a synthetic brush when painting with latex paints. Although synthetic brushes can be used with Alkyd paints, I prefer a natural bristle brush. Make sure the brush holds the bristles tightly. (nothing is worse than a shedding brush) You will want brushes for cutting in and painting in areas that your roller can't reach. Foam brushes may have their uses, but interior wall painting is not one. Rollers: On large flat surfaces rollers work best. You can even buy rollers that are fed from the can via a small pump, however I prefer a simple tray. Rollers should be chosen based on the the texture of the surface and the type of paint you are applying. Eggshells..............3/8" nap (longer) Alkyds..................3/16" nap (shorter) Higher glosses use a shorter nap For surfaces: smooth...................1/8 – 3/8 semi-smooth..........3/8 – ½ semi- rough............½ - ¾ rough......................¾ - 1 ¼ Painter tape. When masking off areas around trim etc. Use quality painters tape. This tape is wider than most masking tape, it doesn't absorb the paint and is easy to apply and remove. It usually comes with an adhesive strip along one edge which covers about a 1/3 of the width of the tape. Don't use plain old masking tape. Paint To determine how much paint you will need, determine the number of square feet of wall (and ceiling) surface you will be covering. Don't subtract for doors and windows unless they are a major part of the wall area. Simply multiply the wall height by the length, for each wall. Now divide the surface area by the spreading rate (or coverage rate) indicated on the can of paint. Figure the primer and top coats separately as they may have different spreading rates. With a tinted primer and quality paints you should not need more than one topcoat of paint. PREPARATIONS Empty the room. Remove everything you can, furniture, pictures, lights, switch and outlet covers, you name it. Then cover the rest with drop cloths. I even take all the nails out of the walls (unless they are firmly in there and I am sure I will use them again after.) It is a pain to paint around them.. they get too much paint on them and then they drip. Clean the walls. Use something like Spic and Span. Paint will adhere much better to a clean surface. ( be sure to rinse/wipe off and remaining detergent then allow the walls to dry) For stains.. especially water stains, seal them with shellac. There are also some good spot primers like BIM but these are typically just shellac mixed with paint. The shellac will dry quickly. Cover any stains like magic markers etc, the same way. For mildew, if there is any, clean the walls with bleach mixed into some TSP. You shouldn't just paint over the mildew.. or it will come through. Repair the drywall/plaster. Fill any nail holes. For nail pops, if they are nails, pick off the old compound, reseat the nail with a good shot from the hammer and respackle them. For screws, pick off the old compound and tighten the screw, then respackle. You may need to cover those holes with one or more coat, sanding in between to get a nice smooth surface again. If you are painting your wood trim, fill any cracks or nail holes with wood putty, sanding it smooth. If there is any loose paint, sand and/or scrape it off. If you are repainting a wall with a gloss or semigloss finish, you will need to degloss it before painting to ensure adhesion. This can be done one of two ways. Either lightly sand the paint with fine sandpaper or wipe the wall down with a liquid deglosser. The liquid deglosser has quite an odor, and the surface needs to be painted within an hour, so it has its limitations. It is a bit quicker and less messy though. Thoroughly clean the room by vacuuming.. and if you deglossed with sandpaper, wipe the walls down with tack cloth to remove all the dust. Using your painter tape, mask off all areas that you need to be careful cutting in around. Stained trim, etc. Usually you won't need to mask off around the ceiling (and with some of the textured ceilings this is difficult to do anyway) you can cut in that angle by hand. Don't remove the tape for about 24 hrs so the paint can dry, to keep from pulling up any paint along its edge. PRIMING Priming is typically a good idea even on already painted surfaces. Latex paint can often be quite absorbent and should still be primed. Priming seals the surface which in turn prolongs the wet edge of finish coats which will help minimize lapmarks. Priming helps ensure uniformity of color and texture on the wall. Primers can be tinted toward the color of your top coat. Ask for this when you buy your primer. This will definitely help when repainting the wall a significantly different color. Prepainted surfaces coated with enamel or gloss finishes do not need to be primed. For new drywall, latex primers are recommended. For new wood often a alkyd based primer is recommended. (Latex can be used over either) PAINTING Are you ready to paint finally? I think the prep work is the hardest most tedious and most important part of the job. The painting is actually the fun part. Cutting in. Use your trim brush to paint a 3 inch wide strip along the perimeter of the wall/ceiling line. Start in a corner, where the ceiling meets the wall. Cut in only one section at a time. Then you will roll the paint on that wall's surface. This maintains a wet edge to blend the line between roller and brush. If you are painting the ceiling.. paint it first. Always work your way down. Paint the whole ceiling at one time. Use an extension in the roller handle. A broom handle will usually screw right into the end. Paint across the room's width, rather than its length. This helps maintain the wet edge too. Do not stop until the whole ceiling is painted. When using the extension pole, roll the paint on in a motion across rather than along your body to keep from leaning backwards straining your neck and back. Cut in around the ceiling, the corner, the baseboard and the windows or doors etc, and then paint that wall. If you have a partner, one should cut in, the other follow with a roller. Doing one wall at a time. The wetter the paint in the cut in strip when the roller comes along, the less likely there will be of any noticable line between the two. Painting Trim Using your sash brush first coat the edge close to the wall, then the flat face of the trim. Use the painter's tape on the wall only if the wall's paint is completely dry. (Wait at least 24 hours, 48 hours is better) For baseboard molding, again make sure the wall and or floor are protected. Keep a rag dampened with paint thinner or water (for alkyd or latex) handy to clean any drips off the floor or carpet. Painting Doors Remove all the hardware. Use a wedge underneath to hold it open part way. Paint the edge first. If the door has panels, paint the panels first, then the horizontal sections and then finally the vertical sections always painting with the grain. If the door is a flush flat surfaced door, begin at the top and work your way down painting a third of the door at a time. (Top third, middle third and bottom third) Paint as quickly as possible to try to keep a wet edge, blushing into the wet areas. Keep a rag handy to clean the reverse side of the door if paint runs on to that side. Painting Windows Remove any hardware. Lower the upper window and raise the bottom window. Paint the sash then the rails. DON'T paint the sash tracks. Return the upper window to near closed and the lower to near closed position. Don't shut the window completely until the paint is thoroughly dry. Paint the remaining parts of the window. Use a razor blade to clean the paint off the glass. It is best to remove the paint soon after the paint has dried. Waiting a long time will make this task significantly harder. CLEANUP For Alkyd paints use solvent (paint thinner) first then soapy water. For Latex paints, just soapy water. Clean the brushes by working the solvent into the bristles. Squeeze out paint and solvent and repeat until the paint disappears. Using two cans of solvent helps for this. A dirty can.. to clean most of the paint out with, then another clean can to clean out the last bit. Then use soap and water to clean the solvent out of the brush. Work the soap into the bristles again and again. Finally rinse and rerinse until the soap is all rinsed out. Hang them up to dry. I wrap them in newspaper, making a nice tight, square cover to hold the bristles nice and flat and square, taping the paper shut with some masking tape. For rollers, clean and rinse them the same as brushes. Clean all the paint from the tray and roller hardware with a solvent (or water) soaked rag. STORAGE/DISPOSAL Left over paint can last for years. Cover the opening with plastic wrap and replace the lid tightly. Store the can upside down. Use a black marker to label the can with the date, the room and the color. This paint can be used for touchups or future projects for years to come. If you finish a can, leave the top off to allow the remaining paint to dry completely in the can. Check with your local landfill, sanitation service or recycle center for directions on disposal of the cans. For cans with paint in them, you may need to wait for a hazardous waste pickup day or special hazardous waste centers for disposal. (Be good to your environment and dispose of paint and cans properly) If you have any questions or comments about this article, please send us an email (kennethrader@att.net)  You can also check out our web page (www.kenraderinteriors.com) As always “Happy Painting and Decorating”

PAINT OVER YOUR OLD WALLPAPER. YOU CAN DO IT!

Paint over Wallpaper? Yes You Can!

Stripping wallpaper is a tedious job, and sometimes it's not merely tedious, but almost impossible. If there are numerous layers, or it has been pasted to an un-painted, non-primed and un-sized wall, you simply cannot remove it without doing major damage to the underlying wallboard, requiring extensive repair. There's an easier way. It is possible to paint over wallpaper. If you do it correctly, you can hide all the seams too.

• Remove all the loose paper, taking special care around the seams. Using wallpaper seam glue, paste down any remaining loose edges.
• Prime the walls with one coat of fast-drying acrylic primer.  Use a short nap roller, one sold for smooth walls.
• Using the widest drywall knife you can, apply drywall mud over all seams and flaws. Sand smooth. Prime over all of the areas. You may need to go back and re-drywall some flaws. Take time with this step, and make sure you have good light. Use a large sanding sponge, available in paint or hardware stores, rather than sandpaper. It will be easier to get a smooth, flush finish.  Remember,” Painting over flaws or a bad finish job will only change the color, not fix the flaws”.
• Using clear or white caulking, caulk along the ceiling, baseboard and trim. This will help you get a nicer line when you cut in the edges with a brush.

Now you're ready for paint. Don t use cheap paint over all your hard work. Go to a good paint store, one that real painters use, and buy the best quality available. Use Paint and Primer combinations.  Several companies make this wonderful product. Since glossier paints will show remaining imperfections in your wall, consider some of the excellent, washable flat paints now on the market or an eggshell finish if you want luster. No matter what finish or color you choose, count on doing two coats for the best-looking, most-washable surface.
Does this sound like too much work? You can save some steps and texture your walls. No sanding required, and you can be a bit messy. Prime the walls as above, and caulk the edges. Buy a four- or six-inch flexible drywall knife and a five-gallon bucket of joint compound for an average-size room. On a scrap board or piece of cardboard, experiment with applying the compound until you have a pleasing finish. Have fun with it. If you don't like the way it's coming out, scrape it off and try again until you have a technique and finish you're happy with. Tape the trim before applying it to the walls. Once your walls are done and the texture is dry, you can use a large, wet sponge to smooth out any rough edges.
Prime the walls with premium acrylic fast dry primer. Glidden Gripper is great. Now apply two coats of your chosen finish paint, using a medium or long napped roller.
Nobody will ever know there's wallpaper under your gorgeous new paint job.
It is a lot of work for the do it yourself person.  Make it easy on yourself by using quality tools and products.  I have painted over a lot of wallpaper over the years.  For the best results you will want to consider texturing the walls.  It will hide a multitude of problems.
If you have an air compressor then all you will need is a “Texture Hopper”.  These cost about $75.00 dollars.  Be sure and mix the texture pretty thin.  Just follow the instructions on the hopper box.  There are also videos and sites on the internet that will give you more information and training for texturing.
Of course you can hire the professional.  It is money well spent and you can save your sanity.  In Northwest Arkansas “Ken Rader Interiors L.L.C.” can do you a marvelous job.  They can also advise you on whether you need to strip off the paper or paint over it with success.
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CONFIDENCE WITH COLOR,"YES YOU CAN!"

How Too Have Confidence with Color

Interior designer Katie Ridder decorates with color by artfully combining exuberant hues and vibrant pattern in a new Arkansas home. See the vibrant home, here

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In the bedroom, Katie covered the walls in green silk punctuated by blue trim. The distressed octagonal mirror and 1950s mirrored dance hall ceiling fixture "speak to each other," says Katie.

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Libraries drenched in aqua and dining rooms lacquered intense lime green are hard to pull off. But when a Fayetteville, Arkansas, couple asked decorator Katie Ridder to create the interior for their new home, they approached the project confidently. For years, the wife had been admiring Katie's stylish rooms in various design magazines. She knew that along with a palette of uninhibited contemporary colors, plenty of exotic embellishments, and a playful mix of antiques and new pieces, she would get that even rarer thing—a proper, old-fashioned family home. She wanted one where the dining and living rooms, not the kitchen, serve as the house's heart and where she could indulge her very Southern passion: entertaining family and friends.
On Katie's recommendation, the couple hired architect Anik Pearson to design the house itself. Anik modeled it on old Arts and Crafts mansions she had seen in the English countryside. Inside, she eschewed such popular conventions as a double-height entry and monumental staircase in favor of a quieter richness that's based on solid craftsmanship. "We looked to the old techniques of building," says Anik. "Walls are 16 inches thick, and the roof is slate. We asked the stucco installers not to use synthetic stucco and showed them how to mix lime plaster. They hadn't done it that way in decades."
This insistence on old methods of craftsmanship dovetails perfectly with the way Katie works. She is known for her attention to craft and her delight in it. She collaborates extensively with master artisans who create wonderful fringes, unusual lanterns and lamp-shades, leather and shagreen furniture, and complex upholsteries that mix different fabrics and trims in marvelous patterns and color combinations. "I sew myself, so I love all those details," Katie says. "The trims, the welts, the contrasts—I really have a lot of fun with those."
In the living room, where a large window looks out on a garden, she covered the walls in a custom-colored floral wallpaper scene and then pulled from it the enchanting palette of the room: creams, corals, blues, spicy reds, lavenders, greens, and yellows. Her idiosyncratic way of blocking and layering color across a large space is masterful. In this case, it's like being inside a Matisse painting. She mixes cool, summery colors with warm, rich ones, and somehow it works.
Other rooms led to even more color adventures. When Katie discovered that the homeowner collects glassware in shades of lavender, she decided to paint the dining room walls in glossy, hot lime green to set off the collection. With aubergine trim and a vintage mirrored pendant light that looks like a disco ball, it all makes a stunning backdrop for art and furniture, not to mention festive dinner parties. "All the paint colors I choose, you may think they're bright, but they're easy to live with because they have a lot of black or gray in them," she explains.
When asked what her favorite place in the house is, Katie might have said the sunroom with its cool Moroccan tile floor awash in tribal pattern, but she couldn't pick just one area. "In some projects, you have favorite rooms, but in this house, they're all beautiful and well thought out," Katie says. "The homeowner read plans like a professional. She took the time to analyze every tile and door opening, and she got this house exactly the way she wanted it."

Article: Mimi Read|From the May 2012 Magazine Issue

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This is a wonderful article for those of you struggling with color.  The author gives you a different perspective and I am Sure it will help.

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2012 Paint Color Trends

2012 Interior Paint Color Trends

New Year, New Hues
One thing is for certain, the economy is going “green” and this is no different in the trends for 2012 interior paint colors. Consumers want colors and products that are healthy for the environment. Society is definitely becoming more earth friendly and there is no exception when it comes to paint. The color may be green as well. But what people want to save is their green, that is, the dollars they want to keep in their pocket. We all want a nice looking home but budgets are constrained. Therefore, consumers are looking for the best deals when it comes to the paint. They want it to work the best and cost the least. Paint companies are meeting the challenge of these needs and stepping up to the plate. Often you will hear the buzz words in their advertising.
How to Pick your Interior Paint & Colors? Here are some tips & ideas. It is quite easy and coming from experience of talking folks. Paint that is environmentally friendly and that can make the consumer feel relaxed and soothed as well as all of those who visit their home, are definitely “in” in 2012.
What type of effects that the paint has on the environment, is on the back of the consumer’s mind as they make their purchases. Knowing how to pick interior paint colors that are environmentally friendly can be as easy as just asking the sales associate.
Trendy interior paint colors are leaning towards the more relaxing and soothing shades. We are seeing paint colors from light, pale pink to yellow on one hand and then on the other, we are seeing more earth tones that help to reflect the “green” side that people are feeling. Bringing the outdoors in with browns, tans, greens and so on is very popular in 2012 interior paint colors.
Other shades that are reflecting the souls of the consumers are black, white, and even grays. White adopts that clean and fresh feeling that everyone loves and if accented correctly, can make the room feel alive with color. Black and gray is reflecting other natural elements, as in stone and minerals. Again, the “green” feeling is shown here.
These colors may sound drab and dull but with the correct elements and within the right amounts, your home will seem like a masterpiece to all who visit. Remember, you do not have to paint an entire room with the same color. Interior painting trends are showing that by providing an accent wall with the dramatic hue and accenting the room with various elements can pull everything together and create an environment that anyone would be proud of. Black is a perfect example of a color that could be placed on an accent wall. Or how about various painting techniques that could “spice” things up, like faux techniques?
2012 is the year to definitely try something new as in terms of non-traditional shades. Picking Interior paint & color is about the right fit at the right time. It is also the year to become environmentally conscience and to learn about how paint affects the environment. You want to feel good about your home and relaxed while you are there and what better way to do it than going “green”? Oregon based company of Eco Paint is a prime example of an eco-friendly type of paint. Green Seal has been certifying architectural paints since 1993. Certified paints have fewer chemicals and low or no VOCs so they have less impact on the environment and indoor air quality, and they perform as well as, or better than, other conventional paints. The groundbreaking 2008 revision of the standard reflects technological improvements in paint and provides even more information to consumers. There are more than 1,000 specified chemical compounds found in many paints that are now prohibited by the new GS-11 2008 certification.

Be sure to check tips & guides on new selection and great deals on interior house painting ideas and interior paint colors in 2012 top interior house painting ideas and interior paint colors.
Check the latest magazines for the most up to date colors and color combinations.  The range is wide and you will find something that you love.  Over the past few years the choices in colors has expanded dramatically.  You just need to pick a base color and work around it.  Compliment your favorite strong color.  You will be successful.
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