February 2017 - Buckeye House Painting

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Sherwin-Williams February Color

Posted 6 years ago
by Craig Bennington

The Sherwin-Williams Color of the Month for February is sure to brighten up your home if you’ve gotten tired of the gray outdoors — because it’s a gorgeous purple paint that’s bringing a fresh look this time. Sherwin-Williams chose Mature Grape SW6286 this month, and we think it’s great. Here’s a few ideas for how to use it!

We all know grays and whites have been the rage recently. And why not? They’re classy and they go with everything. What people haven’t been focusing on as much is how much they can bring out an accent color. We love the idea of taking warm, rich, royal colors like purple and using it as an accent wall. Choosing a color for one wall, and matching it to say a pillow or art piece, can really make all the colors sing — from that purple paint to the gray couch to the white drapes. You don’t have to stick to just neutrals to have a calm atmosphere. And a royal color like purple could be just the thing to make your living room pop in a really clean, sophisticated way.

But maybe a coat of deep purple paint seems a little too much for your wall? That’s ok. We also love the idea in the cover photo from Sherwin-Williams, featured above. See the white shelving on the left? Painting the inside and back of the shelves in purple drew the color from the living room into the next room, without painting the walls the same color and overusing the look.

Regardless of whether you choose purple paint, blue paint, gray paint, red paint… there’s always a way to tie dark, or rich, or bright colors into a semi-neutral color scheme. Lots of people are afraid of going for darker or brighter colors because of the risk of being overwhelming. If you have a color you love but have been afraid to use, give me a call! I can help you find the perfect way to tie it in to your space. We’ll make those colors sing yet.

Love, Katie

Ps. Get more purple paint inspiration by watching Sherwin-Williams February Color video HERE.

Paint Sheen – Tips for Your Home Project

Posted 6 years ago
by Craig Bennington

Walls don’t stay perfect — but the paint sheen you choose can either hide your walls imperfections or amplify them. “Sheen” refers to the amount of gloss in the paint. It might not sound like much, but it can drastically effect the texture of your wall and the overall effect on your space. We can help you pick the paint sheen that will best cover whatever your home struggle is, from kids coloring on the walls to bumps and scrapes along the way.

GENERAL RULES OF THUMB.

Though it’s always preferable to get an opinion that’s specifically for your space, there’s always a couple of general tips to live by.

During your preliminary planning, keep these tips in mind:

The lighter the color and the more flat a paint sheen you choose, the more it will hide most imperfections. This works great if you are looking to cover up some dents along the way.

However, the darker a color is and the the more sheen or glossy paint you choose, the easier it is to wash. We recommend a darker and glossier color for those spaces that get dirty more often — or for where little hands and crayons can reach.

NOT ALL PAINTS ARE CREATED EQUAL.

Some people are afraid to choose a flat paint sheen because of past experience — a low quality, apartment grade flat can have a chalky feel that people tend to avoid. High quality flats (like one of Katie’s favorites, Sherwin-William’s cashmere) isn’t chalky at all, and can prove to be a great asset for certain projects. For example, tall great room walls with direct light shining on them look better in a flat finish that won’t throw too much light around.

FIND A HAPPY MEDIUM.

Sometimes a high gloss isn’t what you want. Sometimes the idea of a flat isn’t working for you.

Thankfully, there’s always a happy medium.

Eggshell is probably one of the most popular sheens out there (and no, it’s not a color like some people think — you can get any color in an eggshell sheen!) It’s got a healthy, muted gloss that is easier to clean than a flat, but not so much that it’s overly shiny. Because of it’s versatility, it’s a favorite for those spaces where you really need a little bit of the best of both worlds.