• Home design 2010: 10 ways to redecorate with paint


    17 January 2010

    Define a display space

    Home design 2010: 10 ways to redecorate with paint: Paint shelves and the wall behind them an eye-catching color to showcase books and accessories.

    Here, a warm pumpkin shade complements an eclectic collection of books and objects.

    Pumpkin Mixed with Deep Brown

    Personalize a nook

    Hot pink walls and a stenciled motto punch up this tiny eating area. Painting the woodwork a bright white keeps the look crisp, not cloying.

    Dining nook

    "Resize" a space

    Painting this patio overhang a sunny yellow not only draws attention to the architectural feature, it also makes the space feel more intimate.

    Use other warm hues (reds, pinks, and oranges) for a similar effect , and cool colors (blues, greens, and purples) to visually enlarge a room.

    Fresh paint

     

    Showcase a feature

    A brick-red island is the star of this kitchen. For a sophisticated look, pair one colorful object with neutral tones. Here, dark-wood surfaces and stainless steel appliances do the trick.

    Red painted kitchen island

     

    Refresh old furniture

    Update an antique hutch or built-in buffet with a fresh coat of paint and a pretty fabric skirt. 

    To create a backdrop for light-colored china and collectibles, paint the back of the cabinet a darker color than the frame. We love Benjamin Moore’s Tropicana Cabana (2048-50).

    A hutch with the back of the cabinets painted turquoise.

     

    Highlight the unexpected

    A dose of lime green freshens the breakfast bar, shows off the shapely bar stools, and links to green walls and cabinets elsewhere in the kitchen.

     

    Suburban Modern from Sunset.
     

    Add architectural interest

    Rev up style in a white-box room with a stripe of painted color. Here, a wide pewter gray line mimics the look of molding.

    blue painted stripe in boy's room.

    Add a touch of whimsy

    Playful vertical stripes add personality and emphasize the height of these cabinets, which serve as a room divider.

    Tall cabinets painted with vertical stripes

    Play against type

    Inexpensive pegboard and paint become instant artwork when paired with a collection of tools.

    We love the yin and yang of this girly bubblegum shade and rustic hardware.
    Pink pegboard for hanging tools.
     

    Add drama

    Don’t be afraid of the dark―dark paint, that is. An accent wall in black (as shown here in G&R Paint Co.’s Black Bear PPC-DT9), navy, or chocolate brown serves as a stunning backdrop for light-colored furnishings and picture frames.

    A black accent wall.
      
     
    (sunset home design news)

     

     

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