It’s that time of year again…where I get skunked on eggnog and boxed wine and try to type out a blog post. Just joking, I prefer good wine and eggnog makes me gag. Really though, it’s a great time to see what my most POPULAR blog posts are – not just for the year, but […]
The 7 Best LIGHT Paint Colours for a Dark Room / Basement
How to Make a Dark Room Feel Lighter and Brighter With Paint Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams Back in the day, a dark basement with wood panelling, orange shag carpet and a faint musty smell would leave many homeowners hot to trot. However, these days homeowners are focusing on light, fresh and updated when it comes to […]
The Best Way to Paint a Wall With a Chair Rail (Dado Rail)
‘I have a chair rail, should the walls above and below it be the same colour or a different colour?’ This is a question I get a LOT, particularly with the 1990’s homes and the old gals (referring to homes, not women). The chair rail was ONCE a sign of a fancy shmancy home but […]
The Best Paint Finish for Walls, Ceilings, Trims, Doors and More…
Paint Finishes 101 Not sure which paint finish is best for your surface? Once you figure out what you need, it can be easier to figure out which sheen is best (excluding Charlie, he’s a hot mess). For example… Do you need wipe ability? As in ‘I sometimes get scuffs on my walls’ Do […]
Paint Colours and LRV: The Ultimate Guide You Need to Read
How to Choose a Paint Colour – LRV and Why it Matters Partner Blog Post: LRV, Paint Colours and YOU Have you ever painted your walls only to discover they looked lighter or darker than you thought they would? Or maybe you’ve rolled it on and then second-guessed the person who actually mixed the […]
Why You Shouldn’t Paint Your Home the Same Colour as Your Friend’s
Why One Colour Doesn’t ALWAYS Fit All! I’ve heard it DOZENS of times, ‘my sister/friend had this gorgeous colour in her living room, so I painted it in my house but it looks TERRIBLE!‘ Sure, it’s easy to be inspired by a decoratively-inclined friend. However, just because it looks good in your friend’s house, […]
The 15 Best Paint Colours To Go With Oak (or Wood): Trim, Floor, Cabinets and More…
The Top 15 Paint Colours to Update Wood Stains – Specifically Red, Yellow and Orange Undertones Partner Post to 5 Ideas: How to Update Oak Cabinets Without a Drop of Paint! There are SO many colours of wood in the world – virtually every colour in the rainbow! And while some of these colours can […]
Exterior Painting: 4 Things To Know Before Picking a Colour
How to Pick an Exterior Paint Colour Are you trying to pick an exterior colour and 2nd guessing yourself at every turn? If not, you should be. That’s right, you SHOULD be 2nd guessing yourself. Why? Because choosing an exterior paint colour is a WHOLE different ball game compared to interior colours, which is why so […]
The 3 Best NOT BORING Paint Colours to Brighten Up a Dark Hallway
The Best Light and Bright Paint Colours for a Dark Hallway or Staircase (and some other great tips…) If there’s one space in a home that is usually dark and shadowed, it’s the hallway. The majority of hallways are narrow, gloomy and leave little room for visual interest and excitement. And we WILL get […]
How to Choose the Best Blue Paint Colour
How to Choose the Blue That’s Right For You! Are you hunting for the best blue and not just any hue will do? Then you’ve come to the right place! Blue is a popular paint pick for MANY reasons. It’s calming, classic, coastal, country – subtle, striking and sensual, but the one thing it isn’t? […]
The 10 Best DARK Colours for a Dark Room or Basement
The Top 10 DARKER Paint Colours for a Dark Room (Sherwin W. and Benjamin M.) Partner post to The Best LIGHT paint colours for a dark room or basement Do you have a dark basement or family room? Are you struggling to find a paint colour that makes it feel like a welcome part of […]
North, East, South, West – Which Paint Colour is the Best?
A SUMMARY of How Exposure & Natural Light Affect Your Room Unless your room has no windows OR you’re a vampire, you’ve probably had to deal with natural light and exposure when choosing paint colours. And maybe you didn’t even KNOW that it was exposure that was messin’ with yo’ mind as your gray went […]
Ideas to Update Pink or Dusty Rose Countertops, Carpet, Tile and More…
How to Update Pink and Rose I’m a big fan of rose – when it has a french accent and is in my wine glass. However, when it comes to decorating, pink/rose can be a tough one to update. When used as a decorative touch or accent, pink or dusty rose can look feminine, classic, and […]
How to Choose Paint Colours for a Room with 2 Exposures
North, East, South, West – what to do when you have 2-3 exposures! Just when you thought picking a paint colour couldn’t get any harder, you have to deal with your room’s exposure. And if you have a room with windows on different walls, you won’t just have one exposure, you’ll have two or even […]
LRV, Paint Colours and YOU (Light Reflectance Value): Tips and Insights
Tips and Ideas for Understanding LRV and Paint Colours If you read my last article on LRV and why you should NEVER choose a paint colour without it, you’ve probably got the main idea down pat, which is… LRV refers to how light or how dark a paint colour will look once it’s up […]