What you need to know about deck painting

After the effort and expense of constructing a deck, you’ll want it to last in top condition for as long as possible. Painting or staining your deck can help to ensure its longevity by protecting it from the elements and enhancing its natural colour. Whether you’re installing a brand new deck or your existing decking has seen better days, a …

How to test paint colours the right way

Deciding on a paint colour for your home or office space can be a difficult decision. If you want to accurately test paint colours before you buy, try these tips! 1. Choose multiple paint chips Don’t head out to the paint store in search of a single perfect colour. Instead, browse the selection and choose your favourite colour chip or …

Paint colours for the kitchen

How do kitchen designers and colour experts help clients with choosing paint colours for kitchen walls and cabinets without actually selecting colours for them? The answer lies in getting the homeowner to do a little homeowner. You need to think not only about what colours you like but also what colours you’d be happy to have around you every day. …

How to use 2019’s colour of the year to brighten your home

While millennial pink has held the top spot in our hearts for accenting and feature walls over the past year or so, a new ‘it’ colour is ready to take over. At the end of last year, Pantone announced Living Coral as the colour of the year for 2019. This new coral is a vibrant but soft colour that can …

Selling your home? How paint can get you more buyers

One of the most common misconceptions when selling a house is that it should be painted top to bottom in the brightest, cleanest white you can find. The theory behind this is namely to create a blank canvas that seamlessly allows prospective buyers to imagine their own furniture and possessions in the house. However, it’s all too easy to make …

Rethinking white ceilings

Have you looked up lately? Even though the ceiling is a major feature of any room, we tend to neglect its appearance. We also tend to paint it white, which is a safe colour choice. But does that mean it’s the perfect colour? Not necessarily. There are many reasons to consider painting your ceiling something other than white next time …

Paint colours to refresh your space

Is your home or office in need of a little pick-me-up? Have you been stuck in the same colour scheme for longer than you’d like? We’ve heard this from clients before, which is why we’ve compiled this list of inspiring paint colours that are guaranteed to reinvigorate your space.  Deep purple It’s daring and deliciously dazzling and when combined with …

Smart ways to paint with pink

While many shades of pink may strike us as feminine colours, other shades can work perfectly in any room of the house. The pink we associate with femininity is a fairly neutral pink. It can be a hot pink or a softer pink with more white in the paint. But pink comes in dozens of other shades, many of which …

Best paint colours for the bedroom

The topic of bedroom colours is one that’s been studied in depth by psychologists. Even though we don’t see the colours when the lights are off and our eyes are closed, the colours we choose for our bedrooms still have an effect on us. Some are more relaxing than others and some colours even get us in the mood for …

How to transform exposed brickwork

Exposed brickwork can give a space a lot of character, but there may come a time when you’re ready for a change. So what’s the solution? A fresh coat of paint. Painting the brickwork will give it a whole new feeling and can completely refresh a space, whether indoors or out. However, brickwork isn’t the same as your interior walls. …