Guest Post: Curtain Decoration Tips from Laurel & Wolf
Our friends from Laurel & Wolf are here with elegant and simple ideas for your home that add style and substance. Curtain decorations are a great way to add depth to your home. This winter keep your home warm (and save money on your energy bill!) with these tips on curtain decorations. But don’t worry, you won’t […]
4 Rooms To Prep For Your Holiday Guests
It’s that time of year again; the holiday season is rapidly approaching along with a seemingly endless list of things to do, presents to buy, and parties to plan. If you entertain friends and family in your home, you want it to look its absolute best. Paintzen sat down with Barbara Reich of Barbara Reich […]
5 Small Updates That Make a Big Difference
Home renovations can be a hassle, but there are small things you can do to make a big difference. Between finding the right contractor, purchasing materials, and finding unexpected budget busters, what first appeared to be a manageable project can quickly become an unruly one. Instead, consider making small updates to your rooms over time. Summer […]
The 6 Best Neutral Paint Colors for Selling a Home
Preparing to sell your home means making it as neutral as possible to help potential buyers envision themselves living there. From removing personal photos, unique art, and religious symbols, and painting the interior in light wall colors, minor adjustments can make the home as buyer-friendly as possible to help facilitate a faster sale. If you’re […]
How to Change the Size of Your Room With Paint
Paint is a powerful tool. It can change your mood, your style, and even the size of your space. Now, it can’t alter the measurements, of course. But used correctly, color can fool the eye into believing your room is larger, smaller, taller, or wider than it is. If you’ve ever wondered how to paint […]
Chalk Art Makes a Comeback in the Era of Coronavirus and #BLM
During the Coronavirus quarantine, we saw lots of strange new things, like the necessity for face masks and social distancing markers. But we saw lots of positivity, too. Whole neighborhoods’ worth of families out walking or playing together, and people finding new, unique ways to communicate. You may have encountered another new thing: quarantine-related chalk […]
Color Palettes Inspired By Your Favorite Summer Cocktails
Oh, 2020 – you crazy year, you. While we can’t hit reset on the twelvemonth, we can (and have) enjoyed a drink or three to muddle our way (See what we did there?) through this uncertain time. And now that it’s officially summer, even if the rest of the world hasn’t lightened up, our cocktails […]
The Most Popular Exterior Colors to Paint Your Home in 2020
Summer’s here, and the time is right for (a) dancing in the street, (b) taking a vacation [or maybe a staycation because 2020] or (c) painting your house. Answer: All of the above. Warmer temps and better weather make it the perfect time to paint your home’s exterior. So, we scoured the trends and found […]
These Calming Paint Colors Will Soothe Your Soul
The more our world changes, the more we need homes that calm and heal. You can use paint color to create that atmosphere by choosing colors that reduce anxiety and depression, and bring on happiness and a sense of peace. Here are 11 paint paint colors to soothe your weary soul. Deep Blue Paint color: […]
Get Your Body Moving During Quarantine With A Painting Project
When not in the midst of a global pandemic, spring and summer are times when many of us spend more hours getting in shape at the gym and being active outdoors. However, stay-at-home orders issued across the country have made more people stay inside as a way of avoiding potential COVID-19 exposure. Unfortunately, a lack […]
How to Paint a Brick Fireplace: Picking the Best Paint for Your Fireplace
Painting a brick fireplace is a great and inexpensive way to give your space a fresh, new look. NYC-based designer Jill Romine says, “When a full-scale remodel is not in order, one of my favorite ways to refresh a brick fireplace is to simply paint it! When red or brown brick doesn’t work for your […]
Your Guide to the Easiest Way to Remove Wallpaper
Removing wallpaper can be a messy, time-consuming job. With the right expertise, supplies, and time, wallpaper removal can be done well and efficiently. Inspect the Existing Wallpaper Before painting or re-papering, removing the old wallpaper is a must. And the type of wallpaper you have may determine the tools you use or the way you […]
