Saturday 30 July 2011

PAINTS FOR WOOD & METAL


General Purpose Enamels are also tough, provide a durable and pleasing, though less glossy finish. They are not recommended for exterior surfaces. Two coats of a general purpose enamel give good long term protection for hardworking surfaces where durability and economy are chiefly wanted.


      Polyurethane & Melamine Finishes are the modern alternative to old-fashioned varnishes, these are synthetic, and provide an extremely tough, transparent protective coating. They allow the beauty of the wood grains to show through. But unlike varnishes, they are to easy to maintain and stand up to rigorous wear and tear, heat and liquid and stains.







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PAINTS FOR WOOD & METAL


Synthetic Enamels are alkyd resin based formulations that work equally well on wood, metal and even walls. Besides a brilliant and smooth finish, they also provide very good protection against atmospheric corrosion, including rusting.

 Premium Enamels are extremely tough, provide long protection and mirror-like finish. They withstand extereme climatic changes and can be used both inside and outside.


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PAINTS FOR WOOD & METAL

 Paints for Wood & Metal:

Doors and windows, metal grills and furniture have a common type of paint for coating them : 

Enamel paint. But unlike furniture, doors and windows are embedded in walls making them susceptible to damp. 


Only surface preparation requirements are different. Wooden surfaces and furniture may also be protected by synthetic clear finishes.


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Friday 29 July 2011

The effects of color on productivity in the workplace


If you are seeking a color for your own office space, then your own personal take on color will come into play. If you are the outdoor lover and get inspired by communing with nature, then your space should be about green and filled with as many green plants as you can manage to squeeze in. Productivity is not about the "formula" color that works every time in every situation. When you seek your own comfort level, use the colors that are suggestive of a theme and utilize them in your workspace. You cannot help but be more productive.


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Color and Health


 There are specific colors that are recommended for particular health problems.

Depth perception     Yellow lenses in eyeglasses or goggles
Difficulty focusing     Dark blue encourages meditative thinking
Insomnia         Light, mid-blue and blue-green induce serenity
Irritability         Nature's greens are great equalizers and harmonizers.
Jet lag         Blue and green lenses worn before and during flight
Lackluster love life     Red, hot pink and orange rev up the adrenaline
Over-stressed         Blues, blue-greens and greens relax and calm nerves

Color and Health


Certain colors have been used traditionally, both in color therapy as well as in the immediate environment, to alleviate certain conditions. They are:
Condition         Color Cure
Anxiety         Golden or mellow yellow induces a feeling of optimism, enlightenment
Claustrophobia         Paint the ceiling sky blue
Creative "block"     Purple will boost your creativity
Depression         Vibrant colors lift the spirits



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Color and Health


 Color Tips :
 
We seek to heal ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We strive to keep our bodies and psyches in balance. Color can be a powerful provider of guidance and insight that helps us achieve that balance.
The health-giving properties of color, in food as well as the environment, have long been acknowledged. Colored lighting, color therapy and color in health-care settings are all critical areas for exploration and enlightenment.

Whether proven by science or inspired by spiritual quest, encouraged by the power of suggestion or the result of deeply imbedded memories, there is no question that color's effects are imprinted indelibly within the human psyche and spirit.



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Thursday 28 July 2011

Analogous Colors

Analogous Colors:

These colors are placed adjacent/ neighbouring to each other on the Color Wheel



  And because they belong to neighbouring color families, they give a pleasant harmonious look. 



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Complementary Colors

 Complementary Colors:

 These colors can be found placed diametrically opposite each other on the Color Wheel. 
They are in maximum contrast to each other. 

Thus, each color stands out very brightly against its complementary counterpart. These colors can be used to create a very vibrant and bold look!



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Color Fundamentals


Color shades, color tints and color tones are all words related to colours. Each of them signifies different functions. It is exciting to know that there are certain primary colours and other colours are made by mixing and matching these colours.

The liveliness and vibrancy of life is found in colors. It adds more meaning to the selection of colors. 


The Color Wheel forms the basis of the color theory. Typically, the color wheel is divided into twelve parts and has all the colors possible, arranged in a cyclic order.


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SHADES | TINTS | TONES

 

SHADES | TINTS | TONES

Shades: When the colour black is added to any colour, we get shades of that colour.

Tints: When the colour white is added to any colour, we get tints of that colour.

Tones: When the colour grey is added to any colour, we get tones of that colour.

Decorating Small Spaces


It can be tough to create an airy and open atmosphere in a few hundred square feet, but when properly planned and thought out a small space can be just as beautiful and functional as a large one. 

In fact, there are plenty of things that can be done when decorating small spaces to make them look larger.
Use Mirrors:

Mirrors are wonderful decorative accessories for small spaces.They reflect light and create a sense of openness.Rather than use a few small mirrors, try to use a really large one with a lovely frame. It will reflect more light and showcase whatever you see through the window. It will make it appear as though there are more windows and thus create an airier and more open atmosphere.




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Choose Color for Small Space


When choosing color for a small space like a hallway or entry, be brave. Choose a color you love
 

If small windowless vestibule painted in a shiny gold, it would look  very beautiful. The walls look flawlessly smooth and the metallic gold reflected light.

Black, red, navy blue, or orange are wild choices but could really make a statement in a small space.

Keep in mind that you'll only be walking through this small space, so you'll smile every time you breeze by.



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Wednesday 27 July 2011

More about bathroom color scheme


Every bathroom has a different styling. In a romantic bathroom, colors will shine differently than in a square and modern one. 
When you paint a regular white bathrooms (with lots of white tile) in different colors, you have to be careful not to make it look cheap. Colors function differently in an abstract environment. You could hang up a painting or mosaic, or add colors as accessories for things like window treatment, shower curtains, a bathrobe. 
Having all your towels in the same specific color, can be an important styling element of your bathroom.

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Cool and warm green color

  

 The green is 'warmed' by an orange tub and lower trim. The ceiling is an orange-toned white. This kind of colors do good in light from the north. 










 



 

The dark floor and the blues give the green a more cool impression. The turquoise tub adds some extra freshness.
 






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Neutral and blue bathroom color scheme


* The middle neutrals (the warmer ones of this color scheme) are on the walls. The lightest one is on the right wall: it looks darker because it's in the shadow.
    * The blues are shaded: the darker blue is more turquoise, and the bathtub blue is a lighter cobalt blue. Click here for more on blue paint colors
   

 



This bathroom has something exciting about it, because it's rather dark but not very colorful - except for the turquoise rug. 

Dark can be enveloping - like a grotto. Green and blue always give a natural feeling, and they make any skin look good. The flowers contrast nicely to the neutrals. Taking a greyish brown colder neutral for the floor is an option to make the overall feel a little warmer. The turquoise doesn't need to be a rug - it can be vases, a bathrobe or towels too.



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Turquoise and pink bathroom color scheme


A pleasant and luxury feel.A woolen pink rug is absolutely luxurious, you can also add the pink by taking a pink bathrobe or towels.

    * Instead of a pink rug, you can also take pink towels, a bathrobe, or window treatments - as long as you can get the right pink
    

* Egg-sheen is probably the best paint sheen for walls, and matte for the ceiling. Sheen influences the darkness of the tint, so try them out in real life first.
    Here you'll find some idea on color and mood.
    

* The gold and ochre elements (curtains, gold metal details) also play an important role in this design.



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About White paint



White is not Always White:
 
Trying to find the perfect white can be a challenge! 

Beiges and off-whites have subtle color, so compare paint chips to your fabrics and flooring to determine 
if a warmer pinkish or yellow-toned white -- or a cooler, bluer white -- is best for your room.



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Warm or Cool paint color?



If you're searching for the perfect paint, the tips here will be helpful.

Warm or Cool?
Colors are often referred to as "warm" and "cool." 

Orange, red, and pink are considered "warm" colors, 
while blues, greens, and violet are thought to be "cool." 
Knowing the theory behind color can help you select the right tone for the feeel you're trying to achieve. 

                                                                          



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Monday 25 July 2011

General Color Types


Color and mood - general color types

In general, you can say that warm colors (reds, oranges and warm yellow) have an activating and warming effect. They nurture and give you warmth and support. Blues, the 'cool' colors, give clarity and a restful impression. 



 Green has a solidifying effect on your mood, and magenta has a connection to the subconscious. In terms of color and mood, green and magenta can                  
both be called neutral. But of course it depends a lot on the kind of green or magenta.



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Red Wall paint for Kitchen


Red is also one of the most frequently used color for kitchen walls. If you like brilliant colors, you can use the brightest red wall paints in the kitchen. 

Whether you prefer Tuscan themed kitchen, or a modern American kitchen design, just choose the correct shade of red and go on painting. Especially if your kitchen gets a lot of sunlight, there is no reason to hesitate.


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Red Wall Paint



Just imagine how dramatically your home can be changed with red walls. Most of the people are scared of red wall paint but your home may romantic, intimate, stylish and a brand new look with red wall paint.
                                                                                      
Red wall paint can be used in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms; shortly anywhere at home. Especially if you think your room is large enough, don’t hesitate for red walls. 

A cold and large room will turn into a hot and intimate place immediately with red wall paint. A nice patterned wallpaper with red features is also another idea.




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Some Tips: choosing the colors

The tips here will really help you if you feel stumped.  After all, the paint color will set the tone for the room.


Tried and True Formula for Colors
If you're working with a print fabric, you'll probably be happier if you select the coordinating wall paint color from the background of the print. Use the deeper or brighter tones for accents throughout the room or adjacent spaces.                                               

Trim it Out
More often than not, you'll select a shade of white or off-white for the moldings, doors, and windows. If you're feeling brave, consider the palest shade of color to coordinate with the walls. For a really striking look, try lighter walls and dark tones or bright color for trim. 







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Some Ideas about Choosing Colors


 When it comes to choosing paint color can really be a challenge. Here are some ideas will be helpful to choose the colors


Coordinate Decorating Samples:
  When you go shopping, you'll need to refer to your fabric, carpet, tile, wallpaper, and trim samples constantly. Be sure to take everything with you wherever you go. 
 No tellng where you might see something wonderful.

 Study the Colors :
 


You'll find clues about the underlying tones of different shades of a color on a full sample strip of coordinated colors. 

Even if you're not even considering using a darker tone, look at all the colors carefully. 



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How to Choose the Right Paint Color



When it comes to decorating, choosing paint color can really be a challenge. While you may feel that there are so many choices you're bound to find the right one, you may end up feeling that there are so many choices you don't know where to start!                    

The tips here will really help you if you feel stumped by this important choice. After all, the paint color will set the tone for the room.




  
Coordinate Decorating Samples 
Study the Colors 
Tried and True Formula for Colors 
Trim it Out

Saturday 23 July 2011

The effect of paint sheen on your colors


 In general, a paint color will be a bit darker when it's in high-gloss.

When the light shines on glossy paint, the color is hidden behind the shiny light effects. The shine also makes every surface irregulariy come out. Matte paint will have a velvety look, and is often chosen when pure, velvety colors are desired - or when it's needed to camouflage little irregularities.


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Paint Sheen: Tiger Coating

Paint Sheen:


Choice of paint sheen has a big influence on the way your colors will look. Mattenes or highgloss can be a styling choice, but the choice can also be a practical one: matte paint hides little irregularities, and high-gloss makes them come out.
                                                                                                             




On the other hand: high-gloss paints are the strongest paints, and with the right preparations they give the most durable results.


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Interval colors: Tiger Coating

It’s about two colors, calling up a third ethereal color by laws of light and shadow. 

 The magenta interval can occur between all "warm" and "cold" colors. 
With warm colors means yellow, orange or red. 




With cold colors means turquoise, blue and violet. 
In green and magenta, the interval occurs between all greens and all magenta's. 



The same goes for red and green. The effect can be explained by color behaving as light - which becomes possible, if they're put next to each other in harmonious amount



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Blue Walls with Some Idea for Kid's



White Furniture Looks Clean and Bold Against the Blue Walls:
 

 


A pair of white dressers flank the crib and will later be used as nightstands next to a twin bed. The chair rail separates the grass green paint on the lower section from the marine blue on top.




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Colorful Blue Walls for Kid's




Decorating a kids room using an age-appropriate theme and favorite colors is a great way to create a memorable space for your child.                                                

The colorful blue and green walls work well together because they are closely related in value. The white furniture and molding gives the whole space a crisp, clean look.In this room the blue acts as a backdrop for white furnishings, making them stand out in crisp contrast




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Friday 22 July 2011

Office Interior Designing Tips

The office interior holds a large portion of our day to day life and hence it is as important as the designing of our home. Here we have all the necessary information about office interior & various office design ideas etc. Firstly of all it is necessary to be aware of the correct definition of office interior designing.

Office interior design is as vital whether the office is at your home or in a commercial building. In either of the cases, a proper planning is necessary to get the best results. An ideal office is one which has all the comfort, safety and functionality along with eye catching environment.



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White wall cottage with bright colors




This picture  include white wall with decorated bright colors. which looks very beautiful.






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Tiger Coating :Color Chart




Here are include color chart which is helpful to you the best choosing color.







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Paint an accent wall


Paint an accent wall is the perfect solution.  It doesn’t even have to be the entire wall it can just be a section. you can add a beautiful accent to your room.






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Some Beautiful Images





This picture include Blues & Grays colors for your lovely bedroom






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Some Beautiful Images



 This picture include Feather Grey whish is best for your bathroom.





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Thursday 21 July 2011

Metallic wall paint

                                                                                         
Metallic wall paint                                                                                           Some colors are here:


If you are looking for a shine and shimmy wall in your house, you should really opt for metallic wall paint.Metallic paint uses the surrounding light to create its shimmer and glowing effect. When painting a wall surface, natural and artificial lighting in the area should be considered.

Good example is having deep metallic shade for your bedroom’s wall with the shine from bedside table lamps to create a beautiful shimmer.
Metallic paints are now available in variety of choices.  



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Silver Wall Paint


 Silver color can be said is the only color that can present as in a dynamic condition which can interacting well with the reflected light, and it is also best for painting on the wall ultimately. Silver color, by its nature of the metallic shine of the surface, is the most appreciated feature as compare to the actual color underneath it. Without the shiny effect, you will only see a grayish color. 


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Complementary Schemes


 Complementary schemes are based on opposing colors. This scheme offers more contrast and can introduce both warm and cool colors into the area. 

An example would be the burgundy complementing the three shades of green in our our front door. complementary schemes with the cream window and burgundy panels.


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Color Tips



When trying to pair up different colors in the same area, remember that any two colors side-by-side on the color wheel will work together. Any three colors side-by-side can be used to create a color scheme call "analogous".                               


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Fresh and comfy color palettes


These color collections appeal to the bashful and bold alike. For neutral rooms, start with the top color for the ceiling, then trim color and next, the walls.


Here are some color codes which is helpful for you. 






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Interior Wall Paints

Finishing of the Interior Paints:

     Use a flat finishing for interior walls as it provides non reflective and rich finishing. Flat finishing is also great at hiding irregularities and surface imperfections.                        
       

Apply high-gloss finishing which is also a good choice for its high shinning and easy cleaning.
     

Apply insulation on the surface.




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Wednesday 20 July 2011

Exterior surfaces Paint

  Exterior surfaces require special finishing with specific qualities which are following. 

    Weather coat textured.
     Highly durable, weather resistant, masonry paint.
     Texture hides fine cracks.
     Suitable for most exterior masonry surfaces.
     Weather coat smooth.
     Smooth exterior wall paint with a tough, durable finish.
     Provides long lasting weather protection.




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Other Exterior Wall Paint

Cement-Based Paints:

It is water based paint and is applied on the peripheral surface of the house. It is highly water resistant and gives the finest outcome on newly concrete surface.

   Acrylic emulsion paint:


It provides excellent protection against vagaries of nature withstanding fairly extreme of heat and cold and rain. Also it’s extremely resistant to fungus, algae and peeling and remains effective for 4-5 year. 


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Paints for Exterior Walls

 Paints for Exterior Walls:

While choosing color of the paint and finish, it’s hard to decide which paint will suitable for the exterior walls. When you choose paint for exterior surface/walls, you should decide ease of application, protection against weather and the most important is its quality. They should be attractive yet durable enough to withstand weathering. The paints for exterior surfaces (such as brick, cement, stucco, cinder block and asbestos-cement). 


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Oil-Based Paints

Oil-Based Paints:


 These paints are better choice for interior walls as they are extremely durable. Oil-based paints are slow-drying and require mineral spirits for thinning and clean up. The only drawback of these paints is that they have strong odor.







 Acrylic Latex Paints


They are the least expensive and suitable for most interior walls as they have durable color and better adhesion. 



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Paints for Interior Walls

 Interior walls show inner decoration of the  home.

Interior wall painting adds to the charm of your  home whereas exterior wall paint protects the home against rain and snow. It is the most creative decision to choose right color and finish for the walls.

These paints do not  fade away easily, less likely to crack or peel and have fewer odors. Moreover, latex paints are fast-drying and require only water for thinning and clean up.

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Textured Paint

The textured paint finish is available in many color trends such as metallic finishes gold, silver and copper. Glossy and shiny finish of textured paint can also be obtained. These paints can be done on walls and ceiling easily and quickly. Textured paints of different colors are becoming popular for home/interior decoration and may be used an alternative to wall papers.


Textured paints provide excellent protection against changes in atmosphere; withstand fairly well extremes of heat, cold and rain.  These paints contain special additives which provide good protection against Alkali and ultra violet rays. The paints are extremely resistant to Fungs and Algae, peeling, flaking and fading and stay brigh

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Types of Paints

There are different types of paints available today. Till the 19th century the word paint was used to describe oil-bound types only. The paints bound with glue were called distemper.
 For farmhouses and cottages an alternative was found and was called lime wash or color wash.
 
Different things need different paints. The interior of the house is painted by different type of paint than the exterior of the house.
Automobiles use different type of paint. The industrial paint is different than marine paint. Now colors are made by using different ingredients for specific surfaces.                           


For example enamel paint, when dries it becomes especially hard and usually has glossy finish. The term enamel paint today means hard surfaced paint and usually it is used in reference to paint floor coatings of a gloss finish or spray paints. It can be used for concrete, stairs, porches and patios.
 


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About Color Paint

Paint is a thick liquid substance used to decorate and protect concrete, wooden, cloth, metallic surfaces and everything you can imagine. The colors make these objects look beautiful while its basic ingredients protect them from corrosion, rust and decay.

As we look around the world we see many beautiful colors around us. Some colors are natural some are man-made.



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Monday 18 July 2011

Some Worse Color Paint Your Office

 When decorating your home-office, office space, or cubicle, it is important to determine what colors inspire you the most. But some worse colors like are:

Yellow: There is nothing more irritating than an overdose of yellow. Yellow has been known to be a frustrating color to work in.

Purple: Some people find a deep plum color to be soothing and warming for an office space. But as a matter of fact, purple is not a good choice for an office because of its tendency to stir up romantic feelings, which is completely wrong for a working environment.

 Bright Green, Bright Red, Bright Pink, Turquoise: Although some bright and bold colors are great for an entrepreneurial environment, these four are not. All of these colors have been found to be very difficult to concentrate in. Entrepreneurs who work around these colors often find themselves distracted and overwhelmed.




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Brown Color Paint Your Office

Brown: Although brown is often interpreted as a "soothing" color, it does not have the same effect that blues and greens do (these colors promote meditation, tranquility, and peace, which can actually slow down a workday). Brown, on the other hand, is more of a "comfortable" color that evokes feelings of security, credibility and reassurance.


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Pale Blue Color Paint Your Office

It is important for entrepreneurs to surround themselves with colors that promote creativity, energy, hard work, and a touch of relaxation.So the best color is:

Pale Blue: A pale blue color, rather than a bold one, does not evoke feelings of creativity and energy, which most entrepreneurs look for. A light blue color does, however, help an entrepreneur to stay focused and productive throughout a typical workday.

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Red Color Paint Your Office

Red: Red has been known to increase a room's energy level because of its ability to raise blood pressure and speed up heart rate. This color is a good choice when you want to stir up excitement. Red is also a stimulant for conversation and collaboration as it tends to bring people together. Additionally, red has been found to be the most "impressive" of the colors and gives off the best first impression. Therefore, if you're an entrepreneur who often brings clients into the office, consider a deep red for an accent wall or two.

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Orange Color Paint Your Office

It is important for entrepreneurs to surround themselves with colors that promote creativity, energy, hard work, and a touch of relaxation. 
Here are some ideas to promote productivity without becoming too distracting.


 Orange: Orange is often painted on the walls of a fitness center because of its ability to evoke excitement, enthusiasm and energy. It would be extremely beneficial to surround yourself with the color orange, not only in the gym, but also in the office. It is not necessary to paint every wall bright orange, but rather, use orange in simple, discrete ways throughout your work day;
purchase orange pillows for the lobby, or make the background of your computer an orangey picture. Pale orange or terracotta are two color options for effective office wall paint.


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Best Colors to Paint Your Office

 Best Colors to Paint Your Office with some Ideas:

Want to be more productive at work? It may be as simple as changing your office's color scheme!

 The color of your office can actually affect the way that your business is run. But it's true: the color that you surround yourself with while you work greatly affects your mood. And as all entrepreneurs know, your mood can greatly affect the direction that your business goes in.

There is a reason that McDonald's arches are bright yellow. Yellow is the color for happiness, joy, and youth.

There is a reason that the inside of a Starbucks is painted deep green and maroon. Both colors ignite feelings of warmth, comfort and togetherness.

There is a reason that a Hershey's chocolate bar comes wrapped in dark brown paper.It also sparks emotions of simplicity, 




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Sunday 17 July 2011

How to Choose the Right Paint Color

Choosing paint color can really be a challenge. While you may feel that there are so many choices you're bound to find the right one, that there are so many choices you don't know where to start! 

The tips  will really help you. After all, the paint color will set the tone for the room:
Be Patient
Coordinate Decorating Samples
Really Study the Colors
Tried and True Formula for Colors
Trim it Out
Choose the Paint Finish


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Living Room Basics

 Your living room creates a lasting impression for all who enter. It tells your family and guests if you’re formal and elegant or fun-loving and laid-back. It sets the mood for the home and should be a reflection of the owner’s personal taste.
 A living room can be arranged in many ways. For some, this space is formal and perfect at all times, to be entered and used only when guests come to call. To others, it serves as a comfortable family gathering place for watching TV, doing homework, or visiting. Some have a cozy nook for sipping tea and curling up with a book.
Your living room serves, the fabrics, colors, furniture, and accessories should be what you love. Whether it’s serene and neutral, colorful and lively, or something in-between, it should reflect your taste. 


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what color says about you

Color is a very effective form of communication, and we say a lot about ourselves through the colors we wear and use.
Extrovert     Introvert    
Animated     Quiet
Intense     Relaxed
Realistic     Idealistic
Forceful     Gentle
Dramatic     Reserved
Direct             Subtle
Active             Passive
Analytical     Intuitive
Assertive     Submissive
Exuberant     Calm

Yang or Yin
The words listed above are divided into two columns because they are opposites. The words on the left describe "yang" traits; those on the right are "yin" traits. The yang is thought to be more forceful and active, the yin more gentle or passive.


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Room styling tips

If you'd like your wood colors to come out bright and shining, think of surrounding them with contrasting colors: blues, greens and violets.
    * Try to make sure your room has tonal range: light and dark elements. The contrast makes it interesting.
    * Include floor and furniture colors in your color scheme
    * In general: let the ceiling be lighter than the walls, and the walls lighter than the floor.
   

Room Styling Tips


Here are some room painting ideas for all your living spaces: big or small, light or dark, for eating, sleeping, studying or bathing. Every room can have its own colors and design.
 Painting is just one of the styling elements. Every visual element in the room is part of an arrangement, a bouquet, and this bouquet makes the overall room impression. It can be focused on color (shaded colors, contrasting colors, or one strong color with black and white/offwhite). 

But it can also be focused on textures and textiles - refined fabrics, stoney walls, wooden furniture.

Friday 15 July 2011

Contrast Colors

 Contrasting colors turn grey when you mix them, but placed side by side, they bring each other out. 
when you use moderated tones it works really great.
For example: blueish grey and warm brown make each other look very interesting. They bring out each others “orangeness” and “blueness”.

 When you think of contrasts, also think of light and darkness, of material qualities (like shiny and matte, velvet and glass, old wood and stainless steel) These are also effects you can use, to bring your interior to life.




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Shading Colors

Shading means, to match colors that are “neighbours” in the color wheel.All warm pinks, beiges and browns are shades of oranges or reds. 
Cold browns (like oak wood) too, but they have green added to them. 
Shading is good for small rooms. It creates a visual “whole”. 




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Light and Dark Colors

A composition of light, medium and dark colors. You can see the tonal value of colors.

In a small, dark room, let light colors take the big surface, and dark ones are added as details (pillows, pictureframes, etc).


In bigger, lighter rooms, medium colors  take up the big surface, and light colors make higlighted details.

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Designing with wall paint colors

Wall colors make huge visual surfaces, that's why it's good when they're toned or shaded. Toned means: having bits of color added to them. If you're a bit adventurous, and don't like the color you bought because it's too one-sided: add colors to it to make the color more subtle.


Shaded color means: to combine darker and lighter neighbor-colors (like: orangish red and brownish red etc). By using shaded colors, you can play with the light in the room.


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Wall colors for different rooms

Every room has its own function, and colors can sustain that function. On the other hand, it's good to keep the wholeness of the house in mind.

One might think of color schemes that are different, but have one or more colors in common.


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Room Color Schemes

What room color schemes are good for you, depends on your styling, your taste and the function of your room. Apart from that, there are several ways to make room color schemes. There's such a dazzling amount of paint colors and possible color combinations available, that it might be good to eliminate some of those possibilities.

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Choose Colors with some Ideas

  • If you don't have much daylight use white paint.
  • But: dark colors can also give a spacious feeling - with the help of good lighting, focal points are created, and the darkness behind it envelops the whole.
  •  In general: small rooms are better off with lighter colors.
  •   There's a definite relation between color and mood, and even between color and health.
  •   When you like stronger wall colors: use slightly different colors for each wall to play with the light, or make an accent wall. The accent wall indicates the focus of your room.
  •   If you wall color is too strong or chemical: tone them, by adding bits of color.    

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Thursday 14 July 2011

Study the Paint Colors

Really Study the Colors:
 
Firstly, You'll find clues about the underlying tones of different shades of a color on a full sample strip of coordinated colors. Even if you're not even considering using a darker tone, look at all the colors carefully. Decide if the family of colors is the direction you're headed with your color selection.


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Choose Colors with some Ideas

 Choosing Paint Color For Kitchen with some ideas:
 
If you love to cook and spend a lot of family time in the kitchen, you may want the warmth of peaches and terra cottas and soft golds, which are all energetic, warm, nurturing and fun,"

if you want quiet time to heat up your take-out after a busy day at work, you may prefer the tranquility and serenity of soft grays, blues and greens.


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Choose Colors with some Ideas

 Color is a major issue, but structure plays a role too. Here are  some painted decoration ideas:

You can use a gilded antique mirror or warm, golden light bulbs or both.
 Do'nt choose too bright color otherwise  you'll make the room look smaller.
Choose only the lightest shades for the best effect, and mix them with crisp, white trim.



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Color Selection for Bath Room

Aqua
 
Though a cool color, aqua walls make a room glow. With its perfect mix of blue and green, aqua offers the expansive feel of a tropical sea. Use pale aqua to make the bathroom look its largest. Mix aqua with gold to warm up the space.


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Color Selection for Bath Room

Yellow
Yellow is the color of sunshine. From buttercream to pale, Venetian gold, yellow always warms up a room that doesn't have enough natural light. When you're using yellow in a tiny space.


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Wednesday 13 July 2011

Paint Colors for Bathroom

Pale Pink

 Pale pink paint combines the best of cool and warm color effects. It's serene and appears to recede, but its rosiness warms the room. Choose your pale pink carefully. Pink with just a hint of yellow whispers sunlight, but pink tinted with blue tends to go cold. Pink also flatters most complexions. 



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Paint Colors for Bathroom

Pearl Gray

Cool colors often go drably gray in the absence of adequate light, but pale, pearly gray with a slight shimmery undertone glistens instead of looking glum.The overall look is cool and elegant, which the mind associates with spaciousness.




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Paint Colors for Bathroom

The bathroom is one of the smallest rooms in a home, renovating it involves a lot of big decisions. 

White 

White is the most popular paint color.white is the most popular paint color.The most common choice for small, dark bathrooms, white looks classic.  If choose white with a pink, peach or yellow undertone. it will effect is subtle, but that bit of tint keeps the room from looking cold.



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Paint Colors for Small Bedroom

 Small bedroom paint colors would be light greys and off whites – white is rather clinical and in the bedroom you want to have soft, warm, comforting colors. Another popular choice of bedroom paint is light beige and very feint soft butter cream colors. The hint of yellow is very warm and the mild tone softened by the cream will not make it too yellowy. If there is a small window the light colors will complement the natural light from outside and welcome the brightness in and that will also give you the space.

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Paint Colors for Girls Bedroom

The most common bedroom paint color is Pink, especially when it comes to girl’s room.  Pink is popular because it is a very soothing color. The best thing to do when painting your room in pink is to have different shades of pink for different walls. Pink when mixed with yellow, gives off a beautiful apricot hue and having different wall panels in this color, intermixed with pink, gives off a great effect.


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Perfect Paint Colors for Bedroom

 Perfect paint color with some ideas:

You can choose such a combination such as Indigo and Ochre or Coffee and Cream, Green and Orange and so on. Some very interesting bedroom color combinations that you can consider trendy paint colors are and Mustard and Taupe, Chocolate and Powder Blue, Burgundy and Olive Green.





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Tuesday 12 July 2011

Bedroom Paint Colors

Perfect Paint Color for Bedroom 
 
A honey yellow (not neon) looks fantastic with earthy green tones and natural wood. Wall maps are a great way to tie this scheme together.


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Bedroom Paint Colors

 Perfect color for Bed Room

 Bedrooms are places where intimate activities happen.

When using light colors like tan, white and pale blue, throw some reddish-pink accents in. It looks modern and adds so much interest to the space.



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Bedroom Paint Colors

Perfect Color for Bed Room :


The perfect paint color depends both on your personal style and the room you're decorating.


 Chocolate brown, blue and white or tan color looks modern and very sophisticated.


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