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		<title>What is the Best Thing to Do With Master Bedroom Paint Colours in Terms of Resale Value?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:07:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA["Ah, the master bedroom." When selling a house it is always a favourite of the selling agent to talk about the master bedroom paint colors. It usually closes the deals on selling property, not only in this day and age but for many years now. ]]></description>
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		<script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>&#8220;Ah, the master bedroom.&#8221; When selling a house it is always a favourite of the selling agent to talk about the master bedroom paint colors. It usually closes the deals on selling property, not only in this day and age but for many years now. It&#8217;s the one bedroom that deserves its name as there is always something in or next to the room such on suite bathrooms or walk in wardrobes that make the master bedroom what it is. The bedroom colors will of course be one of the first things that strikes ones eye when purchasing a home. Buyers will always take special care to notice things that they cannot change easily, mostly fittings and of course if they are not planning on spending money on the place they will pick up on the bedroom paint colors.</p>
<p>If you are looking at selling up and want to give the place a once over to spruce it up then paying attention to what you choose for the master bedroom paint colors is very important. Fortunately being a decent sized room you are not cornered into using one type shade of the bedroom colors palette. A neutral option is always a good idea as of course you cannot assume to know your buyer and everyone like their tea differently. So in that respect staying with the friendly but subtle bedroom paint colors will suffice, such as: light creams, mild beige and snow white &#8211; which has a hint of blue in it. Light grey and light blue grey tones are also good, provided of course then that it fits with the area meaning; if you are living in a warm part of the country or if the room gets a lot of sun and then of course being clever and using bright white bedding and decor to compliment it.</p>
<p>Once you have decided what the bedroom paint is going to be, you can then look at the way the room is set out. If it&#8217;s large enough, you can do paint effects in a very stylish neutral way. Most paint brands have a texture range or an effects range that you can get for living areas and perhaps one or two different shades for the bedroom paint colors and you can then create trendy mottled finishes on the walls which will give the room a bit of character and life and shall give dimension to the bedroom colors combination. Something with character can push up the resale value ever so slightly depending on your area and the market at the time.</p>
<p>A lot of the time interior designers and decor experts have so much fun when it comes to master <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mrmikespainting.com/residentialservices.html">bedroom paint colors</a>. They often do articles and photo shoots on what&#8217;s in and what&#8217;s trendy for that particular moment in time. It is a very good idea to do a little research and if possible visit your local interior designer just to get an opinion for what product works well and of course what they could suggest for you to do before you put your house on the market. Keep it simple and neat and you&#8217;ll impress just about anyone who comes to view your home on show day.</p>
<p>Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Violin_Nikolov">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Violin_Nikolov</a></p>
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		<title>Bedroom Painting</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You’re not alone – many Louisville homeowners faced with redecorating their bedroom are afraid to get rid of that bland color that came with the house and go with something more colorful. What holds you back? Are you afraid the color will be too strong? Not match your furniture? Or you'll become tired of it and have to start over again?]]></description>
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		<script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>You’re not alone – many Louisville homeowners faced with redecorating their bedroom are afraid to get rid of that bland color that came with the house and go with something more colorful. What holds you back? Are you afraid the color will be too strong? Not match your furniture? Or you&#8217;ll become tired of it and have to start over again?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mrmikespainting.com/">Louisville Painting</a> is not that difficult and, guess what – it can be easily changed if you don’t like it! So stop hesitating and roll up your sleeves – if you don’t you will be missing out on one of the basic elements of design that can change the entire look of your room for under $50. Your tired furniture can become new again and a mismatched room can have designer flare! So, how do you choose the right color?</p>
<p>If you are hesitant about putting too much color on your bedroom walls, go with a tinted neutral. A tinted neutral such as beige or gray will add some color to the bedroom but will not date the room or be a bold color that you might easily tire of.</p>
<p>However, when you go to your local home improvement store you will be faced with a sea of color swatches &#8211; hundreds of versions of basic beige and gray to choose from. So before you go, consider these steps to choosing the right color for you.</p>
<p>If you like the feel of a warm and cozy bedroom &#8211; think of fireplaces, brown leather and sunsets &#8211; then you&#8217;ll want to start with a beige tone.</p>
<p>Now, consider your bedroom furniture, bedding and accessories. What colors do you see? If you have a lot of black or navy you may wish to choose a beige with orange or pink undertones to keep the look warm. If you have browns or reds in your furniture, select a cooler beige with ashy tones to avoid &#8216;overheating&#8217; your room.</p>
<p>If you prefer a cooler, airy look &#8211; chrome, glass and shades of icy blue &#8211; then select gray tones. Some stores will have a &#8216;true gray&#8217; color swatch which you can use to compare with their designer selections. On comparison you will notice that each gray has undertones. Some will have blue or lavender tones, others may have green or even a hint of pink.</p>
<p>Using the same guide as stated above, identify the main colors of furniture and accessories in the bedroom. Use green or pink toned grays with cool toned furnishings to avoid it from feeling like an ice box. Use blue or lavender undertones in rooms with warmer colored furnishings.</p>
<p>If you are really torn between beige or gray, than the easiest color to work with is green. Keeping it in a muted tone will make it very easy to live with, and will work with most color palates.</p>
<p>Painting your bedroom with color can transform it from dull to divine. Sometimes you don’t even need to do another thing to get a whole new look in your room. Your bedroom is your sanctuary and you work hard for it – don’t you deserve some color at the end of the day?</p>
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		<title>House Painting and Wallpaper</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:53:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Louisville house painting and wallpaper are huge items for Louisville home owners. The best way to remove wallpaper is through the following 2 step method. ]]></description>
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		<script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p><a href="http://www.mrmikespainting.com/">Louisville house painting</a> and wallpaper are huge items for Louisville home owners. The best way to remove wallpaper is through the following 2 step method. There are plenty of suggested methods, including scoring the wall with a tool, and using a gel type solution to remove the wall paper. While these do work, the scoring tool will leave holes in your drywall, which will then require patchwork to fill in. The best way to remove wallpaper is by using the following 2 tools: a steamer and vinegar. This will get you started with your house painting and wallpaper.</p>
<p>Wallpaper is applied to the wall by using an adhesive, and the adhesive glues the paper to the wall. This is where the steamer will come is to use. You can get a steamer to rent from any of the local hardware stores, and even the grocery stores. I would rent if for the entire weekend, or at least 2 or 3 days to ensure you have it long enough.</p>
<p>To use the steamer, just start at the top of the wall where the wallpaper is. Apply the steamer directly to the wallpaper and hold there for about 5-10 seconds. The duration the steamer is on the wallpaper will depend on how much adhesive were uses initially. It can also depend on how old the wallpaper is, as well as if there are 2 layers of wallpaper to go through. Through trial and error, you will be able to find the right amount of time the steamer needs to be there.</p>
<p>What the steamer is actually doing is putting the hot steam through the wallpaper into the adhesive. When this hot steam mixes with the adhesive, it will begin to break up, or soften the glue, and allow the paper to be peeled from the wall. But, in this process, what happens is the glue is left behind on the walls. You really do not want to put the steamer directly on the wall, as you will start to peel the paint, or even bubble the paint up. This is where the vinegar comes into use.</p>
<p>To use the vinegar, mix the vinegar with water at a ration of 1 part vinegar to 4 parts of water. Get a bucket of warm water and a rag or sponge. Spray the vinegar and water mixture onto the walls, and wait a couple of minutes. This vinegar mixture will soak into the glue, and make it wet again, and easy for removal. Use the rag in the warm water to wipe off the glue. Continue like this until all of the glue is removed. You will need to change out the buckets of water periodically. Once you are done, and the walls are dry, double check the work. There are likely spots which will need to be washed again.</p>
<p>This 2 part method has proven to be the best method for removing wallpaper for me. This method will likely be the least expensive as well, as the only real cost is for the steamer. If you try one of the other methods, and you mess up your drywall, you will need to fix, or even replace this drywall. You do not want any part of this, as this will make much more work. Try the steamer and the vinegar mixture, and you will agree it is the best method getting started with house painting and wallpaper.</p>
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		<title>Choose Paint Color &#8211; How to Choose an Interior Paint Color</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:48:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing a color for an interior room can be a little overwhelming. When you go to your local hardware or paint store you will see that there are many colors to choose from. ]]></description>
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<p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">First you need to get a basic idea of what color you want. Many rooms are now using color to make the room look better and whether you go with a bold color or something more toned down you can be assured that it will look better than white.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">You want a color that goes with the furniture and decor that you have in the room. You want to make a list of the colors that you have in your pictures and accent pillows. This can help you narrow down the choices that you have for your interior room.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">Take a picture or pillow to the paint store and have them match the color you want. This can be the best way to get the color to match and the room will look natural. If you go with a bold color then you need to use white accents to frame it in and make it stand out.</p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">Take some of the color cards and see if any colors match the colors of your accents pieces in the room. You may be looking for a in between color and the best way to find one is to use color cards. If the card is not exactly what you want then you can have them lighten or darken the color accordingly.</p>
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