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Our Favorite Paints

4/23/2017

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Tips on Selecting your Paint Color

Lighting

Lighting is everything!  Ever go into a fitting room and try on that new bikini, why god why, do they use that light in there? (what, it is the light..right?)
Anywho, lighting is probably the most important aspect to keep in mind while selecting a paint color.
First and foremost, you need natural light. A quick trip outside to get some fresh air and find the perfect color. The natural light allows you to see the true color of the paint rather than being influenced by that  unflattering lighting we talked about earlier. The incandescent lighting in your home can cast too much of a warm color on paint selections causing them to appear more yellow or orange. Fluorescent lighting is a sharp contrast to this. Colors seem more blue under fluorescent lighting.  
After the paint passes the natural light test, be sure to keep in mind the area of the home in which the paint will be. If the paint selection is going to be in a small dark hallway the color will obviously appear different than if it were in a sunny room. 

Try before you buy

This is one of those important steps that people skip. Test, test, test! Before you purchase 10 gal of a specific color you have to be sure it actually works in the space. A good way to do this is by painting a large poster board the selected color. This way you can put the color in the space and see how it works. Completing this step will ensure that you have a selection that sings, and will prevent you from waisting time and money. Most stores will mix inexpensive samples, so you can try out a few finalist before choosing the winner.  

Faves!

Back to Basics (black and white)

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Black and white are always a classic, although not all read the same.  These are a few of our tried and true favorites! 

Gorgeously Gray

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Gray, the modern neutral. Be sure to keep in mind what the undertone is of a gray paint. Some may lean toward more purple or pink in certain light. To avoid mishaps like these be sure to look at your gray paint in natural light as well as next to a pure white piece of paper. These tricks will help you not to be fooled by some tricky grays.

Navy Baby

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Navy is a classic and can really bring the drama. But finding the perfect navy can be tricky indeed. Pair your favorite navy's next to one another to reveal the undertones. Purple and gray hide easily in dark blues and indigos. Also layer over a true white(really a great trick to selecting any color)

2017 Colors of the Year

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Here are three colors that have made enough of an impact to be named "Color of the year." 
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