Posts Tagged ‘interior painting’
Five Super Quick Paint Touch-Ups
We are coming to the end of summer’s slower and more languid days and to the beginning of autumn’s faster-paced and scheduled days. With all of the busyness of fall, you might find it harder to make the time for larger paint projects with school and work schedules. However, there are five quick paint touch-ups…
Read MoreBringing Our Best to You!
At Larkin Painting we always do our best, conduct ourselves in a professional manner, respect others and strive for perfection. Following this philosophy is one of the most important ways to show who we are and what we stand for, especially after we complete our client’s project. My name is Roger and I am the…
Read MoreFrom Burden to Blessing — The Larkin Painting Experience
What is The Larkin Painting Experience? Recently our client expressed how nervous he felt at the very thought of repainting his home. ” My wife decided to paint the entire unit and I was dreading it – the mess, confusion, and disruption to my everyday living [wasn’t] something I looked forward to.” This is such…
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 MoreThe WE of Us
Some time ago, I wrote about George Washington Carver. He is the patron saint of The Larkin Painting Company. I’d like to say more about why we adopted him as our patron saint. Carver was a botanist and an inventor who was born into slavery in America in 1864. Philip Shepherd in his book New…
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 Their reputation as dull, bland, work-horses is outdated and unfair.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…
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