The Classic Color Rule: 60-30-10
When deciding on a color scheme for a room, follow the style of a man in a business suit: 60% of his outfit’s color is the slacks and jacket 30% of his outfit’s color is the shirt 10% of his outfit’s color is the tie For a room this roughly translates as: 60% of the ... [Read more]
Bedroom Painting in St. Louis
Painting is a pretty straight-forward task. However, all painting jobs involve much more than solely getting a paint can and a paint brush and painting a wall. The Kennedy Painting Process Like almost all interior painting jobs, painting a bedroom requires attention to each detail in the room. When we paint a bedroom, we follow ... [Read more]
How to Choose an Interior Color Scheme for 2013
When deciding on color schemes for 2013 think blue and green. The most popular colors this year are varying shades of these two colors. Blue and green symbolize inspiration and new life, respectively. These colors have been shown to inspire creativity and evoke feelings of calm and relaxation. That being said, if you feel so ... [Read more]
4 Exterior Inspections For Your Home This Spring
Spring and Fall are the best times for home maintenance repairs. An inspection should be done once or twice a year for things like rotting wood, peeling paint, mold growth and leaky windows. Managing these areas will make your home look and feel nicer, and will also add to the value of your home. To ... [Read more]
4 Common Painting Mistakes to Avoid
There are many facets to good quality painting, some of which are easy to overlook. Here are four mistakes people commonly make that compromise the quality of their paint job. Common Painting Mistakes Buying cheap, low-quality paint. The saying: “You get what you pay for,” is undeniably true with paint. High-quality, 100% acrylic latex paints adhere ... [Read more]
10 Benefits of High-Quality Paint
While it’s nice to save money, there are a few things for which quality should not be compromised for a lower price. Paint is one of those items where you get what you pay for; the better quality paint the higher the cost. Here are 10 Reasons why high-quality paint is worth the money: Easier ... [Read more]
Can I Paint My Ceilings A Non-White Color?
A question we often get asked by homeowners is, “can I paint my ceilings a color other than white?” The short answer is: absolutely. Painting the home can be equated with dressing and accessorizing a person. Painting the ceiling is like wearing a hat. Not everyone chooses to wear hats, but a hat can be ... [Read more]
3 Steps to Producing the Best Interior Paint Results
Interior painting is one of the home improvement projects that comes alive in the winter. As you make plans for repainting some of your interior rooms, follow these three suggestions to get the best results. Prepare your surfaces properly by cleaning and repairing the walls before painting. Clean the walls with a light detergent and ... [Read more]
How To Paint Shadow Stripes
Shadow striping is a decorative painting technique that is becoming more and more popular for homes in St. Louis. Like most forms of faux-painting, shadow-striping evokes an elegant atmosphere. Shadow Stripes are most often used in dining rooms, living rooms, and powder rooms. However, they work well for any room in which you want to ... [Read more]
Popular Colors for 2013
New colors are going in and out of fashion all the time. Last year, tangerine hue was the most popular color of the year. This year, the popular color is a soothing emerald green. Pantone defines the new emerald color as: vivid, powerful, inspiring, rejuvenating, multifaceted and elegant. It is a classic color. This new emerald ... [Read more]
