Arkansas Best Painters-Ken Rader Interiors- Paint your home with your personality!

Click on the Banner and Visit our Web Page A house is like a plain canvas, which only when painted with ones-imagination and personal thoughts can make it a home. Call it personal space or ones relaxation nest, every home has its own charm which is added by its residents and is often reflected in its decor and ambiance. Colors play a vital function in home decorating and design. Whether it's about the walls, furniture or the accessories, you just cannot eliminate the need of hues in a home. So how exactly can you create an impressive home with colors? We have a guide for you below: 1. Add personality: There is a lot you can add to your home with the help of hue. Whether it is your bold personality or the subtle side of yours, you can bring it out in the best possible ways. If you make wall paints the highlight of your home, you can really let your personality shine in a big way. Water based paints are available in endless varieties, be it the finish or the hues. Such paints also tend to dry quicker when compared to oil based paints (which we do not recommend) and are easy to clean as well. The best part is you can create the desired hue for walls and will not have any trouble in finding it. Several paint companies have just put out their new colors for 2013. Image 2. De-clutter your home: If your home faces space crunch and looks cluttered, colors can help distract the attention from it. You can create the sense of a spacious home with light colors including: off-whites, pinks and lime greens and give more room for light to reflect and thus make a room look spacious. You can use these as your wall paint choices, furnishings especially bed sheets and curtains can be used for accent colors. Light hues will not just add their cozy yet spacious touch but also be soothing to the eyes and bring out a sophisticated and polished look. Image 3. Infuse energy: Nobody likes to live in a dull space, then why create such an environment within your home? Instead making maximum use of vibrant hues in home interiors can give a refreshing boost. Colors do not restrict or limit the scope of your imagination so you can practically communicate every emotion through them. If you have a Love for travel, books or a fictional character's obsession, the language of colors will let you decode every bit of it. Creating a balanced look and not going overboard is the key to achieve the right look and even add the dash of vibrancy. You will not want a clash of hues happening in your home interiors as you will have to live with it, choosing color combinations and contrasts, referring to a color wheel or chart is the best thing to do. It will also never let you go wrong. There is a measure of learning involved with the use of a color wheel so get one and play with it a little and become familiar with how it works. Image Whether painting or using quirky interior decor items are your idea to add color within your home, using any of these will give you spectacular results. So it's time you surrender to some color therapy and zing up your home's look. All you need to get started is your personal charm and creativity. Siloam Springs (downy finished) 032Siloam Springs House 2013-03-15 001saturated-neutral-tile-650green-cabinets-650 KEN RADER INTERIORS L.L.C. IS PROUD TO OFFER THIS INFORMATION. WE OFFER ARTICLES ABOUT PAINTING AND DECORATING FOR YOUR EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT. And this time “ How to search the Web”. WE ARE PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS AND DECORATORS IN FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS. WE OFFER PAINTING AND DECORATING SERVICES THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST ARKANSAS. FOR ALL OF YOUR PAINTING NEEDS CALL US AT (479) 443-3686 EMAIL US AT kennethrader@att.net and be sure and visit our web page at http://www.kenraderinteriors.com AS ALWAYS “HAPPY PAINTING AND DECORATING!”

Ken Rader Interiors | Fayetteville, AR | 479-443-3686

Ken Rader Interiors | Fayetteville, AR | 479-443-3686
Painters in Northwest Arkansas and servicing Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville and Bella Vista.
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ARKANSAS BEST PAINTERS-KEN RADER INTERIORS"Here comes Gray!"

Gray Is The Hottest Decorating Trend For 2013

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As the new year approaches, people are looking for a way to update the home. Every year brings new ideas and trendy colors. Here are some great ways to stay on top of design and transform the house for 2013.

Gray is my new must-have, grounded neutral—forget black," says New York designer Eric Cohler. "Almost any shade of gray will transcend the traditional, adding freshness. It’s the perfect masculine-feminine combination color to use in a room. Think yin and yang."

Color Palette

The first part of decorating is choosing the right color. Recent seasons have included bright colors as a major trend. 2013 is seeing a departure from bright colors of the past, with the addition of a more sophisticated backdrop of neutral colors. This does not mean that the room must be boring. Decor is being filled with furniture and accessories that are made from great textures, shapes, and finishes. Light or deep blue is being used as an accent color and brown leathers are definitely important. Olive and purple are being infused into rooms as well. Reds are more orange in tone and as previously stated, caramel, cream, and gray are very popular.
Gray is one of the most used colors for 2013. It is beautiful when blended with gemstone colors like deep purple or green. It also looks nice with yellows and oranges.
Choosing the right tone of gray is important as well. Some grays are muddy which will detract from the room. A clear gray will appear fresh and crisp, especially when used with a pure white. Many major catalog brands are filling pages with grays. Gray paint, accessories, furniture, and stained woods are everywhere. Gray has the power to add class and elegance to a space while keeping it contemporary as well.

Decorating Ideas For 2013

When a person does not want gray as the major color idea, it can be used in small accents in the decor. Most homes are leaning in a warmer direction. People are also searching for quality products. As budgets become tighter and tighter, homeowners are looking to purchase furniture and household items that will be durable and last a long time. Even though this may cost more money up front, it will be worth it in the long term.
Many homes are becoming smaller sized without an aspect of comfort. Using soft colors and textures will make the home seem homey and welcoming. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to keep the floor plan open and flowing. Neutral colors along with natural accents are popular for 2013. More and more homes are exposing stone accents and open ceiling beams. Marble counter tops have continued to dominate kitchens as well.
To create a unique atmosphere, people are using special art and antiques throughout the home. Taking advantage of natural materials is also important. A “green” atmosphere can include the use of bamboo instead of hardwoods or plastics.

Decorating Themes

2013 is seeing a variety of decor themes. People may choose a French decor or more earthy ideas. Shells and ocean themes are popular and add a bit of relaxation to the atmosphere. Others install French doors onto patio openings and incorporate floral patterns into the room. This upcoming year, botanicals will be in abundance, since it is a simple means of bringing the outside into the indoors.
Other homes will use a Bohemian theme. This will be popular for the bedroom. Bedding and curtains are two places that designs can reflect the theme. Most patterns will combine two or three different colors. When mixed with neutral walls, the room will appear splashed with color.
Wallpaper is becoming more popular in 2013. Larger prints will keep furniture upholstery much simpler along with bedding or other accessories. Scroll patterns and chevrons are extremely trendy. A clean pattern of a few colors will not overpower the room.
2013 is the year for gray. No matter which room is being decorated, it is important to find something that will be quality made and last a long time. In the end, a timeless and neutral design will be worth the money.




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WE ARE PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS AND DECORATORS IN FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS.
WE OFFER PAINTING AND DECORATING SERVICES THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST ARKANSAS.

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Arkansas Best Painters-Ken Rader Interiors,"Painting in Winter?"

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Interior Painting In Winter

by Anonymous from Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Is it wise to paint your home interior in ARKANSAS winter when the outside temperature is freezing? Does it create some harmful fumes for the inhabitants of the home if you are using water based paints? Does it affects its finish and how much time it takes to get the paint dry? Is it necessary to keep the windows open a little bit? What happens if the heat is on and inside temperature is set at 72 degrees? All the relevant information about interior painting at this time of the year?
Answered by KEN RADER OF KEN RADER INTERIORS-PAINTERS, NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
Interior painting during a cold winter is very doable. Some problems you will run into include slower drying and curing of the paint. Fumes could also be another problem if you use oil base paint. Most if not all regular acrylic house paints are low VOC now so fumes is much less of a problem. If you are sensitive to paint fumes I recommend using a no-VOC paint.
Other problems with painting during cold weather are;
1- Condensation forming on windows. This is one good reason to ventilate during and shortly after painting.
2- The interior temperature could slow down the drying time a bit. Modern acrylic house paints dry very well in cool temperatures. This could be waiting overnight to apply a second coat. To help you could use a fan to circulate the air in a room.
Overall there isn't many problems with interior painting during the cold winter months. The best practices are paying attention to interior humidity and apply thinner coats to help with drying.
Several of the new paint products on the market such as paint and primer combination or Gliddens paint ,primer and filler combination dry very fast. This is a plus for painting indoors in the winter. They are also either Zero or Low VOC which will cut down on the smell as well. Most of these products can receive a second coat in about 1 to 2 hours and you will only need one good coat and a second light coat.
Painting the inside of your home during the winter is a lot of fun. You can't do much outside and are confined indoors for longer periods of time. And doing a project will keep you busy rather than zoning out on the couch with a movie, though that is a good thing from time to time as well.
I am posting some pictures of rooms that will perhaps inspire you to either paint the rooms yourself or hire it done by the professional. Winter is a slow time for professional painters so most will be able to do your job quickly and they usually have a winter special. We here at Ken Rader Interiors offer several specials during the winter months that make painting the inside of your house very appealing. Email us at kennethrader@att.net or give us a call at (479)443-3686 to find out what our specials are and book an appointment for a free estimate.
One of the biggest challenges to painting is picking the right color. A professional painting company will have a decorator on staff that can help you with that. We do and you will be amazed at how quickly a color can be chosen.

The colors in this bedroom bring the outdoors in, creating a tranquil setting
for sleep and relaxation.

Various shades of green combine with touches of blue for a soft palette ideal
for a bedroom.

Bold hues of pink give this bedroom a warm and sophisticated feeling.

Soothing earth tones and vibrant gold combine to give this bedroom a
non-traditional look

Artwork and accessories have no place in a room where materials and clean lines take center stage. White porcelain tile, cabinetry and countertops create a feeling of tranquility.

An aged mirror, flanked by two antique nickel sconces, carves out the room's focal point and creates the illusion of space in the home's first-floor bathroom.


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Serving Northwest Arkansas and the greater Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bella Vista area.
Professional Painters since 1987.

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ARKANSAS BEST PAINTERS-"UPDATE YOUR HOME OFFICE"!

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I get asked quite often," What should a home office look like?"  In answer," Whatever you want it to look like."
I say that with tongue in cheek since more is involved than just what we might like.  The more complete answer is," a designated space in your home that is dedicated to work or perhaps school work."  It can be large or small but the actual size is not as important than what you put in the space.  The furniture, accessories and the color all contribute to the overall feel of the space.
It can be as simple as a desk with a computer on it or a whole room full of bookshelves, desk, file cabinets, lamps, well you get the picture.  I have posted several pictures of home office spaces.  Notice that it is what the use of the space makes us feel like because you can do a lot of work in a very small space when you are in the right frame of mind.
The color that you paint the walls and the bookcases will go a long way in defining the look that you are wanting.  Look at the pictures  that we offer and you will see several different colors.  Of all the things that you can do to make your space into a home office, painting the area will produce the most dramatic results.
You can color coordinate your furniture and accessories.  The more complete you use accessories the happier you will be with the end results.  It will not take a tremendous amount of money however it will take some unless you already have the desk and furniture that you want or can use.  The big  time eater will be the painting of the space or room.  Give this enough thought so that you will be happy with the end results, color that is.
You will find several blogs on this site that can give you some pointers if you decide to do the painting yourself.  Check out the posts that discuss the tools used and the kind of paint you will want to use.  One quick tip," use zero VOC combination paint and primer".  Glidden offers a combination Filler, primer,paint that works fantastic.  Give it a try.
Shelves and a file cabinet tucked under the stairs are an efficient use of a tight space.

   
       
     
   
 
I hope this gives you some ideas to start with.  Your home office will be your personal space and so it will probably not look exactly like any of the pictures we have here.  But that is a good thing.  By its very title "Home Office" you know it will end up being your space with your personal touch.
We cannot emphasize enough the importance of painting the space to reflect your personal touch.  You get the biggest bang for your buck when you paint.  That being said, consider hiring the paint portion of you project out to the professionals.  It is money well spent.  A professional paint job will give your home office a professional look.
AS ALWAYS,”HAPPY PAINTING AND DECORATING”

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Serving Northwest Arkansas and the greater Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bella Vista area.
 Professional Painters since 1987.

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Kitchen makeovers made easy!

KEN RADER INTERIORS

Professional painters and decorators in Fayetteville, Ar.

 

Kitchens

Kitchens are the hub of the home, but everyone uses them differently and has a style all their own.
Decorating a kitchen in the best way is the dream of every homemaker. This is the central area of your house and hence, choosing the paint colors for kitchen can be a challenging task. While painting kitchen, there are many elements that you need to bring together and think about, making it a really tough task. Making this task easy is what this article will help you do by giving you some wonderful kitchen paint color ideas.

Paint Colors for the Kitchen

Elements to Consider
While you start working on the paint colors, you need to take into consideration a lot of elements. Starting with the kitchen cabinets, you also need to think about color of shelves, kitchen island and dining table. Kitchen cabinets occupy a major area of your kitchen, hence matching paint colors with these is a must for right kitchen decor. You can have the kitchen cabinets painted in dual colors, both or one of these matching with the paint colors used for the kitchen. The color of dining tables and chairs (if you already have this set) also needs to go well with the walls. Next, the kitchen tiles must be in shades that match with the paint colors for kitchens.

Color Schemes
Finding the right kitchen colors depends on the mood you want to create in this area. Well, the homemaker's choice must be given priority, as she will be using this area the most. For a calming effect, you need to consider cool shades and for a lively effect, go for the bold shades. You can use colors like yellow, off-white, beige, cool shades of red, pale blue or green, best ones to paint the kitchen walls. Color schemes can consist of dual tone walls with one of the above colors paired with off-white or white. Chocolate brown and beige also make a great looking kitchen color scheme. For a lively effect, paint the walls in gaudy colors like hot red, bright pink, violet, magenta, chocolate, orange and black. For the jazzy look you can consider color combos like hot red and gray, black and violet or magenta, orange and black or black and a hint of bright green.

Using the Colors in Right Percentage
One of the kitchen paint ideas is that you must have 75% of the kitchen colored in the main color and 25% of it colored in a shade used to neutralize the effect, while you want to have a lively effect. Like in case of color schemes where you have black, it must cover at least 75% of the kitchen. This is essential to get the perfect feel. In case you are creating a calming effect, you can have the two shades in equal percentage. This way you can use same color combination to create different effects. Like a combo of magenta and off white, violet color spanning 75% of the kitchen and off-white spanning rest 25% will give a flashy look to the area. Same colors used in equal ratio will give you a considerable cool effect. While you work on this, you should also consider the aforementioned elements like kitchen cabinets, dining table and wall tiles to have the desired effect.

Consider Wall Textures
You can get the walls textured. Faux finishing techniques are best to highlight the focal wall of your kitchen or dining area. Use it to beautify the wall behind the dining table or enhance a large or small wall that is least cluttered. You can opt for sponge finish, ragging or combing or any of the best painting techniques for walls. With these you can have the liberty of using some unique shades like golden and silver or silvery green.

With the aforementioned ideas you are sure to have a pretty cooking and dining area ready. Think which colors you will love to have and see in your kitchen and then proceed. Have a classic colored kitchen ready.

Kitchen Color Schemes

There are many color schemes for kitchen. You can follow rules for a specific scheme, or break the rules and paint the kitchen in a new scheme. Here, are some popular ideas of kitchen schemes with pictures. Click on the images to view them large-sized.

Contemporary Scheme

Modern kitchens have either light-colored tiles, or medium-dark wooden flooring. Silver, or chrome are popular for handles and kitchen sinks. So, if you want to opt for a contemporary kitchen, the main focus should be on balancing things out. To balance the darkness of the furniture, paint the walls in light shades and vice versa. To complement the kitchen with black appliances, use a box-shaped table or kitchen islands. Along with the black appliances, you can also use chrome or silver handles and taps. Finally, to add balance to the bold black appliances in this kitchen, use soft and light-colored kitchen towels and curtains. For kitchen schemes with white cabinets, paint the walls a warm beige shade, which will highlight the color of the cabinets.
Tuscan Scheme
This kitchen design is a great choice for kitchen remodeling. Using this color scheme for kitchens is like imitating nature. To give your kitchen a Tuscan look, use colors like brown, green, red, or yellow on the walls. Use a stucco texture for a Tuscan scheme effect. Opt for light-colored curtains of Tuscan striped or checked pattern. Use wall tiles which have floral designs. Hang copper vessels for display. Accentuate the theme by adding wooden kitchen furniture. As a final touch, place a large-sized copper pot on the table.


Country Scheme
French country kitchen color designs are quite popular. This kitchen scheme gives an inviting and warm look. Use off-white color and stucco texture for the ceiling. Paint the walls in a butter-colored shade of yellow. Select weathered and stained cabinets. Display copper cookware in the kitchen, and use terracotta tiles. For the kitchen countertop, use earthy granite. Finally decorate with wrought iron chairs and a chandelier.

Choosing Scheme Using Software

Given above were the various tips on selecting the right kitchen scheme, and various popular kitchen schemes. If you have decided what sort of color scheme you want for you kitchen, then go with it. However, if still some doubt is lingering then consider using a software to try out various colors for your kitchen. Just search online for kitchen color scheme software, and you will come across many useful software. Download a trial version of any suitable software and upload your kitchen photos in it. User gets the choice to upload many photos. Once you have uploaded your photos, select individual walls or cabinets or other items in the kitchen and change their shade or colors. Combine colors together to see which colors look best together, try monochromatic schemes too. After experimenting with various color combinations you will come to realize the best possible color scheme for your kitchen. Save these files and then use them a reference when painting kitchen.
These were the most popular and preferred color schemes for kitchens. You can also try other themes like Italian or farmhouse. Choose a semi-gloss finish for the walls, after you are done painting the walls. Select sturdy flooring and furniture for the kitchen. So, transform your normal kitchen with any one of these attractive color schemes for kitchens, and enjoy the compliments you will get from everybody!

 

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Ken Rader Interiors L.L.C. --  Painting Northwest Arkansas Beautiful, “ One house at a time”.

 

Serving Northwest Arkansas and the greater Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bella Vista area.

 Professional Painters since 1987.

 

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TWO POPULAR DECORATING STYLES OF 2012

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Decorating Styles

When you decide that you’re ready to decorate or redecorate a room, one of the most challenging choices that you will face is the type of style that appeals to you and that suits your home. After all, it’s hard enough to decide what you’re going to wear for the day let alone what you’ll have to see for the next few years every time you enter your home.
To ensure that you are indeed seeing all of the possible styles for your room or your home, have a look at the information in this article that can help you decide your decorating styles and how to achieve them within your home with colors, furniture, lighting, arrangements, accessories, and other decor details.
FIRST UP—MOROCCAN STYLE
The Moroccan decorating style happens to be very elegant and exotic and it also is one that helps to add a touch of mystery to the feel and look of an interior. There are many vibrant color options available and the same is the case in so far as type of wood goes. The end result will be that the Moroccan decorating style will give your interiors a touch of luxury and it will make your home look more modern as well.

Morocco is a country that has, thanks to its strategic location between Africa and Europe, been influenced by many different cultures. This means that Moroccan decorating style will also reflect this crosscurrent of cultures that combine the best of the east and west as well as that of north and south. France and Portugal and Spain provide their own styles that have been incorporated by Moroccans and this can be seen in their decorative styles.

There are other influences as well including those from Africa and Persia as well as a lot from Islamic countries that surround Morocco in the east and the south. The end result is that you will get to see styles that are Moroccan but which incorporate a lot of different styles from these neighboring countries.

Since Morocco is a very hot country, it is not surprising to note that the Moroccan decorating style use vibrancy of colors and gentleness of lighting to keep things cool inside their homes. Moroccans use very strong colors in their decorations and so typically you will see many shades of blue and green as well as gold and silver and there will also be plenty of rich oranges and reds as well. As for furniture, these are also very unique and typically Moroccan.

The furniture used in the Moroccan decorating style is simple and also very inviting and normally the sofa as well as tables tend to be low in height. For furnishing, Moroccans make use of elaborate wrought iron pieces and the furniture will also have plenty of mother of pearls which are used in inlay work.

In Moroccan decorating style, fabrics tend to be very lush and luxurious and in addition throw pillows are used in abundance and the same is the case with fabrics that are very luxurious.

Moroccans use lighting to create various shades. For example, they will use lamps to give off dim lights and candles also help to create a touch of romance in the interiors. As for floors, Moroccan decorating style demands that these be made from dark colored hardwood which will be covered with plush rugs from Persia.
BUT, I LIKE COUNTRY!
Looking for some fresh country decorating ideas? For many people, country decorating means natural wood walls and earth toned furnishings with stuffed animal heads on the walls. While this is one style of country decorating, there are truly many different ideas that work quite well. This is why you should consider using country decorating ideas with a personal flair.

There are several different styles available that can yield the country look you seek without falling into any stereotype. Here, we will look at some of them to allow you to see what style might be best for you.

The new traditional style decorating with a flair for country involves balance and elegance without becoming so stiff and formal that it makes you feel uncomfortable. Centered around eighteenth century furniture styles, there is a great deal of room for country decorating ideas that involve the use of genuine antiques in this style of decorating. However, if you don't currently own or have the budget for genuine antiques, there are a range of reproductions that can be purchased that are made today, but have the appearance of age and style that is being sought.

Because our culture has been so influenced by other cultures around the world, oriental rugs and vases and European items would fit right in with the new traditional style.

American rustic is a very popular style of country decorating. This style of country decorating ideas makes extensive use of natural wood in walls and floors as well as wooden furniture whenever possible. Accent items are normally antique hand implements that are not produced anymore. Use of cotton and wool in the fabrics of drapes and upholstery is in keeping with this style as is the inclusion of brass, copper, pewter, and tin creations that have been weathered and have taken on a patina of age.


European country is a style that lets you incorporate elements from the lands of his or her ancestors or just from a culture that inspires you. French or Italian elements can include many different items pertaining to the making of wine or the preparation of fine foods. English elements can include flowered chintz, fine porcelain items and books scattered about next to the chairs and sofa for convenient reading.

There are other styles of decorating that make use of country decorating ideas in different manners. Some take modern styles and make them softer and more traditional by changing to softer colors. The key points that tie all these styles together is the use of a blend of "genuine antiques" where possible and reproductions where necessary. Unnecessary clutter is done away with in favor of a more simple, straightforward, and comfortable style.

What style of country decorating is your favorite and why? And if you love this style, tell us about some interesting or unique country decorating ideas you've incorporated to make your rooms special.
These are the two most popular decorating styles today.  We find that most decorating style overlap with one or more other styles.  Other popular styles are Tuscan and Mediterranean. We encourage you to surf the net and see what is out there on these and other decorating styles. We have several blogs on these styles as well so feel free to give them a look.  We know you will enjoy reading them.

AS ALWAYS,”HAPPY PAINTING AND DECORATING”

Ken Rader Interiors L.L.C. --  Painting Northwest Arkansas Beautiful, “ One house at a time”.

Serving Northwest Arkansas and the greater Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bella Vista area.

 Professional Painters since 1987.

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FIND YOUR FAVORITE PAINT COLORS WITH EASE

Choosing Colours When Painting and Decorating

       

Painting a new room or painting over an old wall colour can be an exciting event; after all, you'll be completely changing the dynamic of the room. However, many people worry about the wall colour when painting and decorating and aren't exactly sure how to go about choosing it. Before hiring painters and decorators take a look at the below tips on how to choose a wall colour. When it comes time for the painting contractors to paint the room, you'll be happy knowing the colour is exactly the one you want.
Paint Chips
The first step to painting and decorating a new room is to start gathering up paint chips. Your local paint or hardware store will have a huge variety to choose from. Pick colours that you not only love, but that you'll be able to match with a wide variety of items in the room (i.e. curtains, furniture, rugs, etc.). If you're hiring professional painters and decorators, they'll be able to help you out here.
Plan a Color Palette
For the most part, when painting and decorating a new room you're not going to have one colour throughout. A color palette is essentially all of the colours that will make up the room including the walls, ceiling and accessories. Professional painters and decorators are experts at putting together a colour palette that flows well; however, there are also a number of websites that have pre-created colour palettes for you to choose from.
Try It Out
Before you have painting contractors come to paint your room, purchase a small can of it and paint a little on the wall. As any painting and decorating expert will agree, paint often looks different depending on what room it's in due to a variety of factors such as natural light and the other colours in the room.
Find Inspiration
Painters and decorators often find inspiration from things in nature or things they love. When deciding on what colour to have painting contractors paint your room or home look for inspiration in places such as paintings, pictures or scenery outside your home. With the ability to color match any colour, the possibilities are endless.
Personality
Often when painting a room you want your personality to show through. For instance, if you're a bubbly and outgoing person choose fun colours such as orange, yellow, or green. This can be a great way to ensure once the painting contractors finish the job - you'll love the colour. After all, most of us love ourselves!

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Popular Faux Finishes you can do!

 Faux Painting Techniques

By: Ken Rader

Ken Rader Interiors L.L.C.

Professional Painters in Northwest Arkansas

Through the last decade faux painting has experienced ups and downs.  Several of the big box home improvement stores have gone through times of pushing faux finishing products and how to do it classes.  Perhaps because it is not as easy as regular painting or maybe we just don’t seem to have the time needed.  For these and other reasons faux painting has never taken off.  However,  you can really create some fantastic effects and looks for your home that are unique and a real pleasure to have in your home.

Perhaps a little explanation of the steps required and some explanations will get you inspired to try one of them.

Faux painting techniques can bring the look of leather, stone or fabric to walls and furniture using certain application methods and a variety of faux painting tools. Most techniques call for layering colors of paint or glaze with everything from sponges and rags to plastic sheets. Learning the different techniques and understanding the results is important in choosing the best faux painting technique for your projects.
Base Coat: All faux painting techniques require a base coat. Then other layers are either added to it (positive) or added and then partially removed (negative). The base coat is the color that will show through with either technique.
Color Washing: The top coat of glaze is applied over the base coat with a rag or sponge in a circular or "washing" motion. The end result is a soft, swirled look.
Dry Brushing: This technique requires a paintbrush dipped in glaze that is applied to the wall in a criss-cross pattern. Most dry brushing faux painting techniques require two different colors of glaze for best results.
Frottage: This is an example of a negative faux painting technique, where glaze is removed using a plastic sheet. Apply the glaze over the base, and then spread a plastic sheet over a section. Press the sheet over the glaze, and then remove. The texture left behind resembles marble.
Ragging: This technique is similar to sponging in that glaze is applied over the base coat with a crinkled dry rag. By moving the rag and rotating your arm, you will create a texture that looks like stucco.
Sponging: This technique is similar to ragging, but gives a much more subtle texture. Use a sea sponge to apply one or two colors of glaze over a base coat, and take advantage of the unique texture of this natural substance.
Verdigris: For the green patina look of copper sulfate, try this technique to mimic weathered copper or bronze. Apply a copper or gold base coat, and then apply dark green paint with a sponge, allowing the base to show through. A light green paint color should be sponged on top of the dark green, giving the item a mottled appearance.
These are just a few of the many faux finished you can do.  Give one of them a try.
As Always "Happy Painting and Decorating"
Ken Rader
Ken Rader Interiors L.L.C.
Painting Northwest Arkansas beautiful, "One house at a time"
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BEIGE, WHAT IS IT AND IS IT FOR YOU- PART 2

BEIGE, WHAT IS IT AND IS IT FOR YOU?

PART 2

Neutral and Safe

What is Old is New!

Beige is a pretty safe collection, so there are lots of places in the home that it can go.  The Benjamin Moore, company has a number of colors that use the word beige in their names.  Let’s see how they work.

 To begin with Benjamin Moore has a very robust off-white collection that offers 140 colors to choose from.  The undertones can run the spectrum of color so, yes, it

Can certainly tug at our emotions and bring forth color associations each of us subscribes to.  In other words, it’s not just background music—it can change and impact the personality of a room.

 The beauty of beige is that it can have the influence of a red, a yellow, even hints of blue.  The tonality of different beiges allows them to work into many rooms and environments.  It feels familiar and livable, often offering change without drama.

  Finally you have your cake and eat it, too!  If you want beige to ‘pop’, it’s simply a matter of color in context.  Create a dramatic contrast of color saturation to bring attention to each color individually.  For example, Benjamin Moore Soft Beige (2156-60), partnered with a color that is brighter and whiter like White Heron (OC-57) or deeper and cooler like (Green Tint 2139-60)or warmer and toned like (Seaside Sand 2110-40).  All these potions create a distinct contrast in combination, bringing out the actual color of the soft beige.

  A benefit of it being a neutral is that it can resolve an argument between two other colors that don’t seem to go together.  If they both go with beige, no one has to have issues with them.  Beige is a neutral that can either blend colors together or really make a statement.  It can be used to blend colors that are conflicting in the room on the drapes, the curtains and perhaps pillows.  It can make a statement in being the cool background color to display art or it can be a bold contrast with intense colors everywhere else.

It can also make an appearance as a supporting role to other colors to help them pop out.  Some people recommend using contrast.  If you want to create a more soothing space, try using neighboring colors on the color wheel.  Use blues, greens, and a beige with hints of these cooler colors for a calm and interesting look.  Try this, Benjamin Moore (Gossamer Blue 2123-40), (Feather Green 625) with (Moonshine OC-56)

  If you want to spice it up try partnering the blues and greens with a warm beige with undertones of red, yellow, or orange.  Combine (Gossamer Blue and Feather Green with Hillsborough Beige (1033

  Another good thing about beige is that it will work with something old and something new.  You can use it to tie together the 1950’s and the 21^st century.  Beige can take a room that feels chopped up in color choice or different design and blend it all together.  Yes, from traditional to contemporary beige is a popular color choice.

  Beige can be a calming addition for the bedroom, bathroom, spa or can create a larger room visually by painting the walls this light shade.  If you are not careful though, the beige can wash a room out and make it feel empty or cold.  (We don’t want that).

  Next, choose a great color for the walls and then pull in beige for the ceiling. But once again, watch out, using beige on the ceiling and the floors will give you a tunnel effect. (we don’t want that either).

  Well, is this enough for you to chew on for a while?  Much more can and probably will be said about beige.  It has been around a long, long time.  Though the name will continue to be used I am sure that the color that it is attached to will change.  So you will have to re-paint from time to time. Today’s beige will be yesterday’s beige is a short time.

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BEIGE-- WHAT IS IT AND IS IT FOR YOU?

BEIGE!

What is Beige and is it for you?

A neutral that has a big impact.

What, exactly is beige?  Isn’t it just a shade of something else?  Why should we give it color, and not just a hue?

  Beige is a term that originated in the mid 19^th century for unbleached wool.  As you can imagine, even the reference would always have an ambiguous reality--- somewhat gray, white or brown.  Since its descriptive origin, it has become even more loosely defined.

  Today it describes a hue that has a hint of color from any color family but is dominated by its tonality or presence of gray.  Plus, it works!  It is not the most saturated hue, but can paint out beautifully in a space that needs a touch of color.

  Beige was originally a yellow-brown that was the color of cotton cloth with no dye added.  Slowly it became a grand word that was placed on almost any neutral or tan color.  It is distinguished by its ratio of white blended with black, green, yellow, umber, or red which separates it from pastels that are primarily colorant with little white existing.

STUCK IN NEUTRAL?

  Even if it is a neutral, it’s important to put some thought into it.  Just like an ill-advised off-white can create a funny caste in a room, it’s important to know what your beige is made of to properly relate it to other colors.

   Picking the right beige can be tricky if you are unfamiliar with undertones existing in colors.  Usually you want to pinpoint colors in the room from rugs, drapes, sofas and other items and determine the undertone within each.  Then, strive to blend with a green, yellow, red, or gray undertoned beige.  This will help blend all the furnishings while making a stunning backdrop for further décor.

  To pick the right beige with other home décor elements, see where the root of the beige is.  Are most of the other décor elements grey-beige?  If so, then choose a grey-beige for the walls so that you have an integrated, seamless look.  The root color of the paint and the other décor elements will follow through from piece to piece and not look wrong.  If it’s an orange-beige, same situation—find a beige that has a hint of orange in it.

  Plus, it can work with itself.  Beige also begs for mixes of textures and using layers of different beiges together--, pulling from nature where we see such a variety of hues and beige, beige, beige.

Our next blog will continue on the subject of beige.  What beige’s are trendy.  What are the new names for beige and where to use them.

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