Posts Tagged ‘painting a dark room’
My Take: Benjamin Moore 2017 Color of the Year “Shadow”
I don’t often chime in on the various color trend conversations that pop up every year. Mostly because I find that they are often somewhat disconnected from the reality of my day-to-day work. I don’t really follow or use trends as much as I try to be aware of them and watch how they evolve (and…
Read MoreMoody Hues
Although the “bathed in white” aesthetic (as I like to call it) is still going strong, I have also noticed an emerging trend in quite the opposite direction. Rooms that envelop you with strong, deep, dark colors are providing a visual antidote to all the white-walled light-and-brightness. Yes, even black! I can almost hear painters across…
Read MoreOne Room Challenge – Week 3: Color, Console, and a Confession
So, here we are – it’s week 3! The halfway point (OMG, really??). If this is your first visit, or the first time checking in with my One Room Challenge journey, welcome and thank you! I am in the process of transforming my vestibule from a boring, non-functional space to a little jewel box of…
Read MoreHow To Paint A Dark Room
Chances are, you have at least one room in your house that is a “dark room” – meaning it lacks sufficient natural light during the day to illuminate the room to your satisfaction. There is something wonderful about a space in which you can leave the lights OFF during the day, and only turn them…
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