Posts Tagged ‘House Color’
attic apartment
Apartment Therapy Boston | Maja’s Color Intuition Room for Color – International #3
Name: Maja
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Type of Home: attic apartment
Color Inspiration: I am a huge fun of colors. A time ago I decided to have colorful walls but afterwards I had changed my mind and now I have white walls with a lot of colorful furnitures and accessorieses (only some walls like this lime one in my bedroom – reception stayed colorful).
We’ve gone back and forth on what to paint the room
Dark Green Painted Wood Moulding :
We are slowly removing the paint from detailed moulding in our living room. After we have the paint removed we need to removed the ceiling because of major water damage. It’s a long story but let’s keep it short.
We’ve gone back and forth on what to paint the room. Cream moulding with green walls or green moulding with cream walls? Painting the wood green is very traditional and probably the original color used. I think it’s cool but afraid it might be too dark? I came across this library shot by Simon Watson on Bliss. The green looks amazing. I love that the window frames and the moulding at the very top were painted cream. Hmm what to do? See photos of the living room we are working on before it was stripped and now.
I want to use this color scheme for our house someday
I want to use this color scheme for our house someday.
So Many Posts, So Little Time! «
Moods of Color
Red- love, passion, power
Pink- sweet, romance, delicate
Yellow- happy, joy, cheerful,
Orange- energy, warmth, health
Purple- royal, romantic, sacred
Green- growth, health, harmony
Blue- peace, harmony, loyalty
Brown- earthiness, simplicity
Black- conservative, sophisticated, mysterious
White- purity, innocence, softness
“Purple” Discovery in Brett Favre’s Green Bay Home
“Purple” Discovery in Brett Favre’s Green Bay Home – WBAY-TV Green Bay-Fox Cities-Northeast Wisconsin News:
Updated:
Oct 02, 2009 4:02 PM PDT
By Jeff Alexander
The man who bought Brett Favre’s home in Green Bay has made a colorful discovery. He feels it might prove the Packers legend had the Vikings on his mind for some time.
While a gallon of paint in someone’s basement is far from unusual, when it’s left behind by Brett Favre and the color is labeled “Potentially Purple,” it raises some eyebrows.
“He was already thinking about it when he was painting the house is what I thought,” Dave Pearson laughed.
Dave Pearson and his wife bought the Favres’ house on Shady Lane last November. One of the rooms in the home is the color purple (Potentially Purple is a shade similar to lilac) but they didn’t come across the leftover paint until recently.
“If I would’ve found this can of paint and had been a betting man several months ago, I would have definitely bet on him going to the Vikings.”
As for the game Monday, Pearson admits he is a Favre fan but his color of choice is green and gold.
“I want him to look good but I can’t bring myself to rooting for the Vikings,” Pearson said. “I’d like to see him throw for 450 yards and lose the game.”
He’s not averse to writing to the Vikings, though. After finding the paint, Pearson sent a letter to the Minnesota Vikings asking if Favre would sign the paint can.
“You have to look at the humor in everything,” Pearson said.
He hasn’t received a response yet, but either way the paint is staying put.
He says if Favre does sign it, he’ll put the paint can on his mantle.
Celebrity homes for sale is one of the most popular real estate categories searched online. And 
Brett Favre’s Green Bay, WI home – $475,000
Quarterback Brett Favre’s recent switch from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets may have let down Cheeseheads but has put a smile on the face of football fans in the Empire State. It’s a big culture change for the Favres, who originally purchased this rather modest home in August 2005 for $416,000. The quaint Ashwaubenon ranch residence is set on a beautiful private, landscaped lot. The house is approximately 2928 sq. ft. and has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a 3 car garage, and patio. Plus it will have an awesome aura for next year’s Super Bowl viewing party.
So what are the current trends in paint?
What are the current trends in paint?: Home and Garden
Anyone who has lived in the same place for a decent amount of time knows how boring it can be to stare at walls that have always been the same dull, drab color. Maybe that color is the only color on the walls throughout your entire house or apartment. Maybe it’s not a drab color at all, but you are definitely sick of looking at it. Or maybe you’re building a new house or you’ve just moved into a house that’s new to you and it’s time to decide what colors to paint the walls. Whatever your situation may be, it’s a sure thing that you may be struggling with choosing colors for your walls. Perhaps this article will help in your decision by informing you of the current trends in paint.
Let’s start this discussion with an explanation of what colors typically symbolize. Knowing what each color means may help you decide what kind of aura you wish to portray in a room. If you’re a dieter and you know that red, orange, and black typically inspire people to eat, you may not want to paint your kitchen those colors. You may instead opt for a pale yellow or tranquil blue. Bear in mind that different cultures may associate different meanings with colors, but the following descriptions are what westerners usually relate to colors.
Red- love, passion, power
Pink- sweet, romance, delicate
Yellow- happy, joy, cheerful,
Orange- energy, warmth, health
Purple- royal, romantic, sacred
Green- growth, health, harmony
Blue- peace, harmony, loyalty
Brown- earthiness, simplicity
Black- conservative, sophisticated, mysterious
White- purity, innocence, softness
So what are the current trends in paint? Looking back in history, colors have always come in and out of fashion. We used to shudder to think of the turquoise of the 80s or burnt orange shag of the 70s. And yet the color trends of today share some similar characteristics. Bright colors are becoming much more popular among home designers. For example, turquoise was the hot color of the year 2006. Today it is no longer fashionable to paint your room bright white and leave it at that. The modern trends call for color. Many homeowners are opting for bright colors, such as turquoise, orange, lemon yellow, grass green and sea blue. However, more subtle, yet still bold, colors are also being used, such as red, sage green, and mocha brown. And these bright colors are being paired up with more conservative neutral tones.
For example, the kitchen is one room that absolutely calls for a bold color. It is the place where people gather. It is also the place where you are more likely to have an array of colors, so it’s easy to choose a bold color and not have to match every item in the room to it. Remember that “bold” color does not necessarily mean “bright” color. You can choose a paint that is a strong color (like a sunny yellow) but it doesn’t have to blow you away with its brightness.
If you’re not ready to go all out with bold colors, try choosing one wall in a room as an accent wall. Paint the rest of the room something more subdued, like beige or light brown, and then paint one wall a sage green or even a bold red. Or you could even paint a bold stripe across the middle of the walls (like a chair-rail, but with paint) as an accent of color. Or you could go so far as to paint wide stripes of color spaced evenly throughout the walls. Any of these options will give you color, without the commitment of an entire room.
The big “F” and the big “U” have to come down.
TheDay.com – Stonington sign authors have 15 days to remove it
maybe it’s time to fight fire with fire, paint your house some horrible color …
Stonington – The big “F” and the big “U” have to come down.
On Wednesday, Zoning Enforcement Officer Joe Larkin sent a notice of violation to Lords Point homeowners Carol Holt and Thompson Wyper informing them they must remove their large sign with the fluorescent letters “F” and “U” that face neighbors James and Thomasine O’Boyle’s living room.
In his letter, Larkin told Holt and Wyper they have 15 days within receipt of the letter to voluntarily comply. If they fail to take down the sign, the town could issue a cease-and-desist order or issue a citation with fines of up to $150 a day. Larkin’s order came one day after Director of Planning William Haase, Larkin’s boss, said the sign was not a zoning issue.
Larkin said while the town cannot control what is said on signs, it can control their size, and that this one far exceeds the maximum size allowed in residential districts. He added that they also do not have a permit for the sign.
When Holt and Wyper left for their new home in Orange County, Calif., in August, they put up the 100-square-foot sign on the side of the shed facing the Boyles’ home at 56 Langworthy Ave. They are renting out their former home. The two families have battled over various property and zoning issues in recent years.
Carol Holt said Wednesday night that the painting, which also contains a peace sign, money signs, a cloud and the word “zoning” and phrase “We will not surrender” were all part of a piece of art conceived by her 14-year-old daughter, who painted it with friends.
”They had to express themselves. It’s art. It’s a beautiful thing,” she said.
Holt maintained the painting is not a sign.
”It’s what art is supposed to do – create dialogue and enjoyment. The message is up to the beholder,” she said.
The green and yellow “F” and “U” are alongside much smaller orange letters that spell out “Follow Us” but can barely be seen from the street.
Holt said she enjoyed reading the numerous comments posted about the issue on The Day’s Web site Wednesday.
”That’s what art is supposed to do,” she said.
Holt said she had not received Larkin’s letter so she is not sure what she will do.
She said she hoped the issue will “increase the awareness of the insider bias and hanky panky” in town and make life better for the average people who live here.
Holt and Wyper have been involved in a lengthy dispute with the town over their attempt to build a home on an empty lot they own next door to 57 Boulder Ave. Larkin originally said they could build, but North Stonington attorney Bill Hescock, who owns a cottage next door, appealed the decision and Larkin changed his opinion, saying it was not a buildable lot. Holt and Wyper appealed, and the issue reached the state Appellate Court before recently being sent back to Superior Court for reconsideration.
Holt said they have tried to resolve the dispute in a way that would not cost taxpayers any money but the town refused. She said she and her husband are now considering a lawsuit against the town.
Holt said the O’Boyles’ powerful influence with town officials has caused many of their problems. She said town officials jump when the O’Boyles make a complaint while ignoring other residents.
Holt said the O’Boyles have been upset with her plan to build on the lot because it would block their view, a charge Thomasine O’Boyle said this week was not true.
”We’ve been fighting this for four years and spent all my savings. How would you feel?” Holt said
Pharm House is switching from blue to red trim
Red trim paint for the Pharm House
The Pharm House is switching from blue to red trim:
The color of dog pee in fresh snow
023 Day of Love || Vision over Visiblity
Since Ben was born at 34 weeks, my family began to panic realizing that his expected birthday at the end of April was approaching. They wanted to do something special for Pam and me. My mom called me up and asked what the family could do. I’m one of six kids and we are all a bit unique so that’s a packed question. Pam and I were in the middle of converting the attic into an office space and converting a small room into a master bath. There was a ton to do. We needed help with that for sure, but it all required skills. They needed a task that was fit for the talents akin to a senior high youth group on a mission trip. For one weekend.
Our house didn’t need to be painted. I wanted to paint it eventually, but it didn’t need it. Parts of it needed it, but not the whole thing. It was a nice neutral tan. But I’m never content with leaving things alone: everything could use a little personal touch.
So I invited the family up for a weekend of painting. Pam and I were itching to paint the house yellow. Why? Surely other homes in our neighborhood were bright and cheery on our block. Nope. They are all neutral. Some of them are white… that’s about as bright as they get.
So it was set, my family was going to come from Philly to York the last weekend in April for a weekend of painting. All Pam and I had to do was pick the shade of Yellow. Simple enough, right? We purchased dozens of samples and put them on our house. Some were too white, others too bright, others too peach, others too tan. All we wanted was a nice gentle yellow. Our house was asking us to make it more like a cottage (at least that’s what we thought we heard it saying). We finally choose the color “May Yellow” from a local paint store. We bought 15 gallons and were ready to rock and roll.
A couple of days before my family showed up I called my dad who used to be a professional painter by trade. That’s a critical point here. We were counting on Dad’s wisdom and expertise to analyze and assess the situation and advise accordingly. Our house isn’t massive, but it isn’t tiny either. It’s a two story colonial house with a full attic. It’s got some height to it. I thought the family was coming up for the weekend, but Dad informed me that they only needed a Saturday as long as I did all the prep work. I clearly remember asking him if he was SURE he needed just one day. He assured me.
“One Saturday is all we need.” he said.
Saturday came and I woke up at 6 a.m. to finish the final stages of prep for the house. There was a lot to clean and power wash. I started painting the trim white on the bottom part of the house and waited for the family to come. The Philly bus arrived at 11 a.m. for an all day job. My only thought was: this is going to be a very late night.
As soon as they arrived Pam left with my mom to get some missing materials from Lowes. That’s when my dad opened the 5 gallon drum of May Yellow and rolled the first section on the side of the house. It was horrible. It wasn’t yellow: it was yellow on acid. Yellow with battery power. The color of dog pee in fresh snow. You couldn’t stare at it longer than 5 seconds without it burning your retinas. I called Pam instantly.
We panicked on the phone:
J: “Pam, what should I do?”
P: “Is it the color we picked?”
J: “Yes… I think. It’s the same name of the sample we bought.
P: “Can you put it next to the sample still on our house?”
J: “Good idea, I’m doing it now.”
P: “Is it the same?”
J: “No. Well, kind of. I don’t know. Now they both look bright. I’m sooooo confused!!!!”
P: “Call the paint store.”
So I did. And they were closing in 10 minutes. My neighbors came out and joined the fun. They said they loved the color. Even our neighbor’s mom and dad joined in the fun. So here we were: My dad, my brother Andrew, my sisters Emily and Ashley, and my brother-in-law Ian, my two neighbors and their mother-in-law. Rollers in hand looking at me to make a choice.
So I called Pam again.
J: “Pam, the paint store closes in 5 minutes. We are 15 minutes from there. I don’t know if they messed up or not. I don’t know if this color is right or not. All I know is that this corner of the house looks like it’s on yellow drugs. They are all standing around me with paint brushes and rollers. What should I do????”
P: “Just have them paint the house. I’m sure it will be fine.”
J: “I agree. Let’s just let them loose on the house.”
So we let them loose.
I painted one side of the house, my brother and brother-in-law painted the other side’s bottom and the front bottom, my sister Emily (for some reason) power washed what was already painted, my Dad was on the chimney painting it white, and my sister Ashley wisely stuck to planting flowers and set up baskets under all the windows.
Pam arrived at 1:00 to 1/8 of her house painted tinkle yellow. And that was her reaction. Logically she began to panic and logically we tried to calm her down saying things like, “It’s still drying. Once it’s dry it will be much duller.” “All the neighbors liked it.” “Just give it some time and it will grow on you for sure.”
We started at 11:00 broke for lunch at 1:00. Two hours of solid mission trip style help. We had hamburgers and hot dogs and sat in the back yard. At one point my dad said, “Hey John, these brown spots are great places to put your plate and drink.
“Dad, they are brown from the dog’s pee.”
“Oh. Never mind then.”
So our afternoon shift picked up again at 2:00. Pam wandered around the house looking at in it in the shade, looking for dry spots to get dryer and duller, and praying to God. Basically in full out panic.
Then came 5:00. I was unaware this was shut down time. 1/3 of our house was painted bright shinny yellow. Pam was a quiet wreck. I was in shock. My family was tired and ready to go home.
So we packed up. Ash finished the flowers. We all cleaned our brushes. The day of love was complete. All we needed was one last cherry to top the day off: a picture of our amazing work. Look close and take careful note at the look on Pam’s face.
That night as Pam and I laid in bed she was trying to think how we could just sell the house and loose any profits. We had a half neon house, a tore up attic, a tore up master bedroom, and a tore up potential space for a master bath. She just wanted to walk away and get a do over. If she was playing Nintendo she would have hit reset on level 6 of Mario Brothers: just when it was started to get good. She was convinced our realtor had a reset button we could hit.
This day in history will always be known as “The Day of Love” in our family. What’s so great about this day is that Pam and I really did need it. We were drowning in sorrow with Ben and needed Miller family chaos to give us something new to stress about. It gave us something to laugh about, and we continue to laugh about it. I think when people around us are suffering we often don’t know what to do or to say. It’s because so many times there ISN’T anything that can be said. Sometimes you just need to show up.
So they showed up with brushes, rollers, soil, flowers, pots and a two-foot roller that my dad and brother fought over. When they left our house was 1/3 painted bursting with flowers. It really was a sight to be seen. The paint never got any duller.
Within days Pam found a much quieter yellow and painted the entire bottom half of the house by herself in one afternoon. She was in full panic mode. That too, was a sight to be seen. My dad came back by himself in a couple weeks and finished the job all alone while I was at work. I love my family and would do anything for them. And they would do anything for me entertaining me every step of the way.
(If anyone needs 11 gallons of May yellow, let me know. We have some really cheap.)
Pam’s face says it all. (she’s the one in the back middle)
Posted in Exterior Painting | 
Tags: brush, color, Exterior Painting, House Color, paint, painting, roller | 
No Comments »
Paint is the great decorating equalizer.
Interior Decorating Colors
Interior decorating colors aren’t just for decorators. Paint is the great decorating equalizer. A gallon of ugly paint costs just as much as a gallon of pretty paint. You may not be able to afford the same furniture, floor plan, ceiling height and space that is found in home decor magazines and model homes. You can get the exact same color palette in an apartment or condo or on a small budget. Whether you are looking into online interior design as a budding professional or just someone who wants their home to look better you can transform your space with colors for interior decorating.
Theme Colors
Each decorating style has a set color palette. This allows you to transform basic pieces into a theme room with just a little paint and creativity. The theme color palette for each style is updated every few years. For instance, Southwest design no longer involves the peach and blue color palette of the 80’s. Check out the Theme Color section of this site for decorating tips on every basic design style.
Room Color Schemes
A lavender room might work great in a bedroom but may turn your stomach in a kitchen or dining room. When painting and decorating you need to consider both your personal style, the function of the space and how to coordinate the colors throughout your home. The Room Color Schemes section gives a room by room overhaul of the very best colors for each space and basic interior color design theory as well as the hottest trends. (Plus, the hottest trends you should pretend like you don’t see.)
Material Colors
Paint is the easiest way to add color to a room. It does take some work, and at times cursing over a spilled gallon of paint on a new parquet floor, but overall it makes for a painless room transformation. Paint is a way to experiment with color but you may find yourself afraid of choosing more expensive color options like flooring, tile, or even a new sofa color. Sure that cranberry carpet seemed like a great idea ten years ago but how do you decorate around the garish carpet now without replacing it? The Material Colors section discusses the latest trends in furniture and bathroom design so you can find a lasting style that won’t date your home.
Color Theory
I’m not a color scientist because there is no such title (Well, there wasn’t until I just made it up. Now I am a color scientist.) I have been an amateur artist and have made several big color mistakes in my own life (forest green walls, fluorescent teal walls). Since then I’ve learned how to yield a color wheel to create spaces that express my vibrant personality without having company run screaming out the door.
