Color Importance
When decorating уоur hоmе, соlоr is one оf thе mоѕt imроrtаnt еlеmеntѕ in deciding whаt type of dесоr уоu want to use. It iѕ аlѕо crucial thаt you dеѕign уоur room аrоund соlоrѕ that аrе рlеаѕing tо you, оthеrwiѕе уоu won't like уоur сhоiсе. Let's diѕсuѕѕ different shades аnd colors tо hеlр you choose which decorating ѕtуlе iѕ right fоr уоur hоmе.
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You wаnt уоur hоmе tо bе juѕt thе "right" соlоrѕ, соlоrѕ whiсh are ideal fоr your lifestyle аnd fаmilу. Thеrе аrе thousands оf соlоrѕ for you tо ѕеlесt from оut there аnd sometimes it саn fееl оvеrwhеlming tо mаkе thе final decision. Evеrу dеѕign еxреrt will hаvе a diffеrеnt орiniоn about the bеѕt соlоr сhоiсе for the еxtеriоr or intеriоr оf уоur hоmе. So what аrе the bеѕt color сhоiсеѕ fоr уоu? Kеер rеаding for some аdviсе frоm оur own соlоr ѕсhеmе expert. 

Paint Color Psychology
Choose соlоrѕ thаt fееl comfortable to you. Whеn it соmеѕ timе tо раint thе exterior оr intеriоr of уоur home, you want tо сhооѕе thе соlоrѕ that you аrе the most соmfоrtаblе with. Remember when уоu wеrе younger, wе all had favorite соlоrѕ which wе used whеnеvеr роѕѕiblе, in artwork оr even fоr thе соlоr оf our bеdrооmѕ? Nоw thаt we аrе older, we still have оur fаvоritе соlоrѕ аnd uѕing thеѕе is a grеаt way to еxрrеѕѕ оurѕеlvеѕ. Yоur hоmе ѕhоuld fееl comfortable, likе a раir of shoes уоu lоvе tо ѕliр on thаt look аnd fееl аmаzing. Piсk colors that mаkе уоu smile a milе widе. 
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Choosing colors iѕ emotional, уоu mау nоt knоw it, but there is actually something саllеd соlоr thеrару. Aѕ humаn bеingѕ wе rеасt tо соlоrѕ in аn еmоtiоnаl way. Pеорlе in оrаngе and red tоnеd rооmѕ аrе ѕаid to еаt mоrе thаn in other соlоrеd rooms. Oftеn a bluе tоnеd rооm will mаkе реорlе feel calm. Thеѕе rеасtiоnѕ are uѕuаllу intuitivе аnd inѕtinсtuаl. Yоu mау nоt knоw why уоu react tо a certain раint соlоr, уоu juѕt dо. You еithеr lоvе a certain color fоr thе intеriоr or еxtеriоr оf уоur home оr уоu rеаllу dоn't. Truѕt your gut feeling and rеmind уоurѕеlf thаt we often hаvе highlу еmоtiоnаl reactions tо colors, еvеn if wе don't totally undеrѕtаnd them. 
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Color Styles
Fоr a light, аirу look, уоu mау wаnt tо uѕе light colors аnd textures ѕuсh as is used in the shabby сhiс style оf decor. Thеѕе соlоrѕ rаngе frоm whitе to ѕоft раѕtеlѕ such аѕ light ѕhаdеѕ of sage, pink, tan and ѕо on. Aссеntѕ in thiѕ type оf dесоr have a diѕtrеѕѕеd finiѕh, meaning they hаvе a wоrn look, whiсh is реrfесt fоr this сhаrming аnd rоmаntiс style. If an easy-going, rеlаxеd atmosphere iѕ whаt уоu аrе аftеr, thiѕ iѕ the реrfесt ѕtуlе fоr уоu.
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Contemporary ѕtуlеѕ оf decorating ѕоmеtimеѕ use a mоnосhrоmаtiс color scheme аѕ wеll. Cоlоrѕ uѕuаllу uѕеd in соntеmроrаrу decorating аrе brоwnѕ, tans, аnd ѕhаdеѕ оf bеigе. Yоu саn аdd a dаѕh of соlоr tо thiѕ style bу uѕing соlоrful vases аnd area rugѕ. Adding smaller, more соlоrful ассеntѕ аrоund the fосаl point оf your rооm (ѕuсh аѕ аn еntеrtаinmеnt сеntеr) also adds ѕоmе interest. Doing thiѕ hеlрѕ achieve a more sophisticated lооk. 
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​Cоuntrу home dесоr аnd ѕоuthwеѕtеrn ѕtуlе uѕе muсh mоrе соlоr thаn ѕоmе оthеr tуреѕ of hоmе dесоr. In thе соuntrу ѕtуlе dесоr, mоѕt оf thе accents uѕеd are very colorful. Items uѕеd in this dесоr include rооѕtеrѕ whiсh аrе еxtrеmеlу соlоrful, ѕunflоwеrѕ, ruѕtiс colored pictures, еtс.
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For bоld соlоr, southwestern hоmе dесоr iѕ thе реrfесt сhоiсе! Rеdѕ, blues, yellows аnd browns аrе widеlу used with thiѕ style of dесоr. These riсh соlоrѕ are included in vаѕеѕ, рiсturеѕ аnd Indiаn type ѕtаtuеѕ аnd figurines, many hаving very соlоrful feathers and lеаthеr accents. Sоuthwеѕtеrn dесоr is in mу opinion оnе of thе boldest ѕtуlеѕ оf dесоr, аѕ wеll аѕ Aѕiаn with the bоld rеd, black, аnd gоld соmmоnlу uѕеd.
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​Color Choices
Whatever соlоrѕ уоu dеѕirе to paint your hоmе, there are certainly рlеntу оf styles tо сhооѕе from. Decide whеthеr you wаnt a light, аirу fееl fоr уоur hоmе оr ѕоmеthing bоldеr thаt really mаkеѕ a ѕtаtеmеnt. Whаtеvеr ѕtуlе уоu choose, color уоur hоmе bеаutiful!

 At first blush, a bathroom remodel project can seem like an awesome and probably costly endeavor. The reality is that there are some strategies that you can employ when it comes to budgeting for a bathroom remodel project in your home. By adopting these strategies, you can make some desired changes and improvements to your bathroom without breaking the bank in the process.
 
A Simple Facelift
 Never underestimate the powerful positive impact you can realize by giving your bathroom what really amounts to an affordable, relatively inexpensive facelift. This can be accomplished rather simply by applying a new coat of paint, or some other reasonably priced wall covering, in your bathroom.
 
Do not limit the palette alteration to just the walls, by the way. You can invigorate the look and feel of a bathroom by giving cabinets a new color and look as well.
 
New Faucets and Fixtures
 Another simple, affordable course you can take to give your bathroom a new look and feel is to replace faucets and fixtures. The reality is that you can install new faucets for truly a minimal amount of money.
 
In taking this approach, you will come to appreciate how much faucets and fixtures are the focus of a bathroom. You make a small alteration by changing out these items and the whole bathroom will seem almost like a new space.
 
Take Advantage of Vertical Space
 Another cost-saving strategy you will want to consider when it comes to remodeling a bathroom is to take full advantage of vertical space. Most bathrooms are not large. If there is any wasted space in a bathroom, it is to be found on the walls.
 
In order to more fully take advantage of unused vertical space, and give your bathroom a new look, you can consider hanging shelving above the level of your head. This allows you, and others, to easily navigate a bathroom, allows for a reduction of clutter and an accessible storage space, and it can enhance the look and feel of the space without a significant investment in money or time on your part. 

Add Creative Illumination
 Like many people, you may gripe at the lighting options in your bathroom. On the one hand, if you fully illuminate the space, you may feel like you've stumbled into a surgical suite. On the other hand, if you keep things toned down in regard to lighting, your bathroom can seem positively drab, if not dreary.
 
You have affordable options, which you can install in your own, to rectify the lighting situation in your bathroom. You can take advantage of different derivations of battery-powered LED lighting to improve the light design of your bathroom. You can readily find easy to install LED light bars and strips, and other products, that will be well-suited to your bathroom design objectives and goals.
 
Do It Yourself
 A theme that is presented through the affordable bathroom improvement suggestions presented here is that they really all lend themselves to being do-it-yourself projects. If you want to save money on any type of home improvement effort, including with your bathroom, taking on the project and doing it yourself is a sure way to cut costs. Oftentimes the savings between hiring a job our and doing it yourself is significant.
 
The bulk of the suggestions put forth in this article do not require you to have a significant background in home improvement, let alone to be a bathroom design guru. You don't even need special tools or equipment to accomplish the alterations enumerated for you in this article.
 
Do-it-yourself does not mean do-it-alone, by the way. You likely have friends, family members, and colleagues who may have hands-on experience in DYI bathroom improvement projects. You are likely to find you know someone or another who would enjoy giving you a hand on your project.
 
Plan Ahead
 On a related note, whether or not you elect to go the do-it-yourself route, you can save money on a bathroom improvement project by planning ahead. By this it is meant that by being proactive, you can begin to amass the supplies you need well in advance of a project start date.
 
By taking this approach, you have the flexibility to take advantage of sales and other types of price breaks that are likely to come down the pike from time to time. You do not lock yourself into paying full price for the materials and supplies you need, which is the state of affairs you will face if you do not plan ahead.

​If you are contemplating making certain improvements at your residence, you undoubtedly find yourself facing a range of crucial decisions. For example, if you have made the decision to repaint the exterior of your home, you undoubtedly find yourself wondering how you go about obtaining the best paint contractor for the project. There are a number of factors that you need to take into consideration when it comes to selecting an exterior paint contractor for your residence.
 
Experience is Crucial
 The first factor that you must examine when it comes to engaging the services of a paint contractor to work on the exterior of you home is depth of experience. The reality is that the appearance of the front of your home is vital. This is true for a whole host of reasons, including when it comes to the value of your residence.
 
The painting trade can have tremendous turnover. You should establish a minimum length of experience of at least two years when it comes to engaging the services of a paint contractor for your residence.
 
Does a Contractor Have Employees or Does a Contractor Subcontract?
 A key question that you must ask of a contractor is the employment status of the painting crew. In other words, you need to find out whether or not a contractor utilizes employees or subcontracts.
 
If a contractor employs painters to work on projects, as the employer the contractor is responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance to cover these individuals. If a contractors subcontracts, generally speaking the contract does not have a legal responsibility to insure subcontractors.
 
No matter the structure maintained by a contractor, you need to make sure that you obtain proof of insurance. In the case of a contractor who subcontracts, you need to verify that any subcontractor assigned to work on an exterior paint project at your residence appropriately is insured. Any subcontractor should be able to provide you with appropriate proof of insurance with ease.

​Preparation Work
 Repainting the exterior of your home necessitates more than just putting on a fresh coat of paint. In order to properly undertaking the painting of the exterior of a residence, a good amount of preparation work should be undertaken.
 
Before making a commitment to hire a particular paint contractor, you need to find out specifically what the contractor will do in the way of prep work. You need to make certain that a particular contractor does not employ shortcuts in prepping for a residential painting project.
 
Formal, Comprehensive Estimate
 When you narrow down your search for a paint contractor, the next step is to obtain a formal, comprehensive estimate. You need to obtain a full and complete estimate of costs associated with all phases and aspects of a residential exterior painting project. You absolutely need to be certain that there will be no hidden costs or surprises when you engage the services of a paint contractor.
 
In addition, you also need to be certain that you obtain a guaranteed estimate. In other words, you need to make clear that a paint contractor you select will stand by the estimate or bid placed on your residential exterior paint project.
 
Guarantee or Warranty
 There are two types of guarantees you need to take into account when you seek the assistance of a paint contractor. First, there is a guarantee associated with the paint manufacturer itself. You need to make sure that you familiarize yourself with that guarantee. Obviously, this necessitates your involvement in the selection of paint that will be utilized on the exterior of your residence.
 
Nearly all reputable painting contractors provide a warranty on the preparation and application processes associated with the exterior of your home. You need to make certain you understand the nature and extent of this warranty. Moreover, you need to make sure that the paint contractor puts this particular warranty into writing in advance of starting a project at your residence.
 
Recommendations
 Odds are that you have family members, friends, or colleagues of some sort who have engaged paint contractors to do exterior work on their homes. Take the time to obtain recommendations from them. This can include both recommendations of paint contractors to utilize, as well as warnings about those to avoid.
 
References
 
On a related note, a reputable paint contractor should be more than happy to provide you with references from prior customers. Although prior performance does not guarantee future work, it does provide a solid insight into a paint contractor's abilities and the manner in which a contractor undertakes a project.

Many of our clients ask; what’s the best exterior paint? An exterior paint that offers longevity and protection in the harsh Florida climate. An exterior paint that’s looks great and lasts! In addition, almost all who are looking to purchase exterior paint are looking for a quality product that will fit within their budget.

As professional painters, our recommendation for exterior paint usually points to Sherwin Williams. They consistently offer the best performance, price and overall value. According to JD Powers, Sherwin-Williams ranks highest in customer satisfaction among exterior paint brands. Performing very well in application; design guides; durability; and warranty/guarantee.

Pro Color Painting rates Duration® an 9 out of possible 10 for overall performance.
Quality
This high quality exterior paint from Sherwin Williams delivers on quality!

Durability
This product is extremely durable; when used on walkway treads (high foot traffic) performance was decent.

Coverage
Coverage was great! As professionals, we always apply (2) two coats. Many use just one coat application with good results.

Ease of Application
Easy to apply for a professional painter, it does as good exterior paint should!  It may take a weekend warrior some practice to find the rhythm. ​​

Clean-ability
​Here is where Duration® is not a 10. Although it has extraordinary qualities you look for in a high-grade exterior paint; it doesn't clean as well as a few others currently on the market. 

​One thing though that "Do it Yourselfers" don’t consider are the skills and expertise of professional painters. They have flourished these skills through years, painting, and correcting errors. Most likely the paint job of non-professional is not going to be as sharp and professional looking as compared to professional House Painter’s. Although this can be the case, it should not stop you from trying smaller painting projects around the house.
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​Many may not realize the time and effort that can go into choosing the right roof paint and color; until it's time to actually choose. Painting your roof with waterproofing as well as a heat resistant paint is a always a good idea. When painting roofs in Jacksonville, Florida or similar climates; it's mandatory to choose paints specifically designed for each roof's material.  Color is very important as well. This will allow your roof paint to work along with your roofing system.

Below there are a few things to consider that will help you make your decision when choosing the right roof color. After all, you will live with the paint color choice for many years to come. See more on roof painting.

​Dark or Light Roof Color
With right around 3000 colors to pick from, one of the first things to consider do you prefer dark or light colors when it comes to painting your roof. There are pros and cons to both.
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​White Roofing Value
Studies indicate white roofs reflect up to 90 percent of sunlight, reducing energy use 10 to 40 percent and also reduce ambient air temperature by approximately 2 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, white roofs will not increase energy use during the winter when sunlight in minimal. White or light shingles reflect sunlight and help keep the temperature of your home down.
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​Roof Paint Ideas
Coordinating with other elements keeps things simple. Keep in mind; high contrast color tones can highlight the features of your home. Lower contrasting colors will hide imperfections. Always be sure to consider the architectural style of your home. Comparing your style home to some others may help.

​Contrast Rules
Avoiding picking a roof color that is similar to the wood, stone or painted surfaces. If you do, it could develop a blended effect, making it tougher for key features to stand out. Also, choosing a roof paint color that contrasts window trim will accent the windows greatly.
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Neutral Roof Paint Colors
Thinking about moving soon? You may want to paint your roof a neutral color, something that will attract more of a buyers interest. In this case it would be wise to choose neutral roof paint color. Your ideal roof color may be a bold, bright color. Remember, not everyone will like this and it may hinder you if your planning on selling your home.
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Roof Paint Color Examples
Everybody has their own certain styles that they are drawn towards. To get some samples; drive around to view ideas of homes simular to your house. This should give you some good ideas on the dos and dont's of roof colors!