trim: When Whites Attack! - 05/06/08 11:58 PM

Subtle difference, I know. But it's there. Can you see it?
White can say too much. It can distract, and subtract. Or it can be crisply sophisticated and snappy. Coordinating a white for trim carefully so it is not competitive to the color scheme is EASY! Just consider the body color and factor it in. Most paint companies offer over 100 off-whites in their particular brand, so finding a taupe-tinged white is a breeze, or a peach-tinge, or a green-tinge, they have them all.
Most of them will read as "plain white" when they are up, because they do not scream. But put the wrong … (7 comments)

trim: How to Whip an Awesome Color Scheme out of your Arse-nal! - 05/01/08 10:56 PM
 
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Before you buy that paint, consider these guidelines:
Keep in mind that choosing  an impactful color scheme doesn't mean "your favorite". It means finding the right shades of a color to enhance the architectural interest of the home in question. After you find the most complimentary tones, then you can tweak them towards you or your client's taste. Read on...
 
Too pale, needs to take more risk!                                  Much more substance...Gracefully Gutsy!
 
1.) What color is the roof?
          The roof is a "fixed element", meaning, it is not changeable, for the … (23 comments)

 

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