Peace Arch News Tuesday, September 20, 2011
fall Home & Garden
On a quest for colour A
s the weather cools off and we begin to spend more time indoors, you may notice that the paint on your walls could use a little freshening up. While sticking with a familiar colour scheme is a safe bet, perhaps it’s time to shake things up a little, by introducing something new to your home.But with the decision to switch up the colours on your walls comes the problem of deciding upon a style and scheme to go with. Because some colour trends may only last a season or two, being careful when selecting colours will help ensure that your home doesn’t look outdated after only a year or so. Over the last few years, neutral colours have been popular for interiors, especially browns, beiges, and lighter tones of grey. These days, however, more colourful shades are moving in, such as dark reds, various shades of blues and greens, as well as rich earth tones, including gold and clay. Sunny yellows are also making a noticeable splash.
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Changing up your home’s colour scheme can have a big impact, but deciding upon what will work can be tricky. If you’re unsure about what might work in your home, don’t fret – help is close at hand! Colour experts Kim and Julie, of Peninsula Paint and Design and Hillcrest Decorating, can lend an expert eye and offer advice as to what colours will give your home the stylish makeover you’re looking for. Taking into consideration a room’s furniture, lighting and additional renovations as well as a homeowner’s personality and colour likes and dislikes, Kim and Julie provide helpful suggestions that will suit the homeowner’s taste,
bringing a cohesive flow into their home. “Sometimes people get sort of hung up on having the same colour scheme throughout their home,� Kim explains. “So it really helps having a different eye to take a look at their house, while still envisioning living there.� Above all, before you throw on the painter’s pants and start rolling brushes, be sure to do your research – decor magazines are a great place to find looks you like, and local paint and design stores will be happy to help you get the results you’ll be happy with for years to come.
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