Exterior Painting and Color Consulting in St. Charles
Gray House Painting Project Overview This project in St. Charles took a week in total and involved color consulting and painting the complete exterior: siding, doors, shutters and trim. The homeowners were looking for a richer color for their home and wanted to get away from basic beige. They decided on a bluish-gray and we painted […]
Colors of Independence Day
We want to wish the city of St. Louis a happy 4th of July! When the forth of July rolls around each year, we are reminded of the timeless attributes of red, white and blue. Of course, red white and blue combined give off a “flag vibe”, so we don’t recommend using them all together, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Great Interior Autumn Colors For St. Louis
As the St. Louis weather changes from sticky Summer to airy Autumn, it is time to think about changing interior color schemes to correspond with the season. Light wall colors are great for the Summer, but warm, organic colors work well to provide a cozy, inviting atmosphere in the fall. Rich colors that have a […]
What You Need To Know About St. Louis Color Consultations
Colors are known to affect moods and while specific ones can cheer you up, others can make you feel sad or under the weather. Due to the effects these can have on people, these days, many people are opting for St. Louis color consultant services to help them decorate their houses. Listed below are four things […]
Pick Colors That Compliment Your House
Sometimes it’s easy to pick a color you like for your home exterior without thinking about how the color will actually look on the house. A modern rancher with a flat roof and clean lines won’t sport the same colors as a older Victorian home. The best colors will highlight the most beautiful features of […]