Posts Tagged ‘color theory’
2022 Colors of the Year From Behr and Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog 2022’s Colors of the Year evoke a mood of optimism and calm. As humanity struggles with the daily challenges of the pandemic, everyone is feeling a need for soothing and relaxed surroundings. Sherwin-Williams understands the trend and chose Evergreen Fog for its Color of the Year. Different tones of gray have been and…
Read MoreCreate Your Unique Bedroom with Color – Part 2
We are continuing our exploration of using color to create your unique bedroom. We will delve into four more color categories: whites and pastels, spa, jewel tones, and yes, classic colors. White and Pastel Bedroom Colors If you want a gorgeous white that can serve as a solid background for your bedroom design, Benjamin Moore’s…
Read MoreCreate Your Unique Bedroom with Color – Part 1
There is no quicker way to change up your bedroom than to change up your wall color. Paint color can be a daunting design subject but we make it easier by dividing your color and design choices into specific categories. We will explore ways to makeover your bedroom with bright, trendy, patterned, and dark colors.…
Read MoreNo-Fail Exterior Colors
Exterior painting can be tricky. Picking exterior colors is the source of much anxiety. Many clients are daunted by the scope of the exterior projects, and with good reason. Exteriors are the first thing people see when looking at a home or building. A paint job for exteriors has to last for years. Choosing the…
Read MoreBenjamin Moore’s Neutral Palette
In the past, neutral color palettes were seen as boring and predictable. However, these quiet hues are actually color design gems. Their reputation as dull, bland, work-horses is outdated and unfair. Neutral does not mean boring. Neutral also doesn’t mean 1980’s style beige. Paint manufacturers have updated their beige hues so that they look and…
Read MoreSophisticated and Bold Bedroom Makeover
We transformed our client’s dark blue guest bedroom with classic neutrals and a sophisticated wallcovering. We were privileged to work with Hammond Design, the design firm on the project. They have an impeccable eye and always approach each design with thoughtfulness, careful planning, and sustainability. Their creations are always stunning and their clients are always…
Read MoreBehr’s 2021 Color of the Year
Behr’s 2021 Color of the Year is finally here! It is our annual tradition to explore the colors of the year from the various paint companies and manufacturers. Behr just recently announced their featured color. Like so many paint companies, Behr is focusing on a color that provides comfort and grounding during this second year…
Read MoreFive Top 2021 Colors Your Powder Room
Our homes are more than four walls. As Bill explored in this month’s Care of Soul, our homes are “structures that create spaces in your life, places to sleep and rest, . . . , places of privacy to get ready for work or bed.” At Larkin Painting, we have always thought that homes should…
Read MorePantone’s 2021 Featured Colors
Pantone chose not one but two colors for 2021; Ultimate Gray and Illuminating! Pantone describes their color choices for 2021 as “A message of happiness supported by fortitude, the combination of PANTONE Ultimate Gray and PANTONE Illuminating is aspirational and gives us hope. We need to feel that everything is going to get brighter, that…
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