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Dark and Stormy Homes

CasaSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:15:43 -0700

To kick off the spooky month of October, I thought I'd take you on a tour of houses around the world that have been painted in a black palette. While I doubt that any of you currently have a black-colored home, you might be surprised at how chic many of these exteriors look. Take the tour, and then tell me if you'd ever consider a darker paint job for your home.

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Could Your Family Accept a Pink Dining Room?

CasaSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:00:46 -0700

This gorgeous dining room nook looks fabulous, thanks to its hot pink walls. I would love to go this bold in a corner of my home, but know that my husband would never approve of pink walls. What about your partner or family? Could they go this pink?Source

Autumn Style: Decorating With the Color Orange

CasaSugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:36 -0700

Sure, orange is bright and bold, but it's also a beautiful shade. Whether you use it as an accent color or deck out an entire wall in persimmon-colored paint, you can't go wrong with orange.

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Would You Paint a Room Pink?

CasaSugar — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:15:21 -0700

I can't help but love the nearly lilac tone in this pink accent wall. Would you want something similar in your home?

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Do You Have a Red Room?

CasaSugar — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:00:24 -0800

The Red Room is one of three parlors on the first floor in the White House, which has served as a parlor and music room. Do you have a red room in your home?
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Before and After: Zulkey's Kitchen Revamp

CasaSugar — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:30:03 -0800

Su Casa member Zulkey and her husband bought their house less than a year ago in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. Since that time, they have been busily renovating the 10-year-old home, including this bedroom transformation. Throughout the process, they've relied on the help of their good friend and interior designer Jessica Riddle, who's helped them with everything from choosing paint colors to rearranging rooms.

The kitchen was originally plagued with a painfully dull white paint that blurred into the cabinets.

To see how the kitchen got colorful, read more.

Zulkey writes, "We painted the kitchen in Sherwin Williams Wheatgrass and the backsplash with chalkboard/magnetic paint."

I love the addition of the chalkboard paint to the backsplash! It seems like a perfect way to make grocery and reminder lists while adding a fun, unexpected element to the room. Stay tuned for more photos from other rooms in Zulkey's house!

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Are You a Fan of This Color Combination?

CasaSugar — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:15:01 -0700

When I was walking to work this morning, I passed by this cute stucco house. I absolutely love this quirky combination of muted turquoise and adobe tan. Is it too much for you, or can you see its charm as well?

This Just In: Benjamin Moore's 2008 Color Trends Report

CasaSugar — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 05:37:27 -0700

While you're all picking out your perfect paint color, be sure to check out the 21 trendy shades from Benjamin Moore's 2008 Color Trend Report. (Thanks to 2 Modern for the tip.) First, here are the big winners, a.k.a. Benjamin Moore's Hot Color picks. I really love the Peacock Feathers and the Split Pea, though I'm not sure I'm feeling the hot pink trend.

As for the other shades, the paint maker splits this year's trends into three groups that veer toward opposite extremes: gentle and neutral versus rich and deep. Modern Tranquility is made up of whispery, beachy shades; Organic Comforts take cues from nature; and Pure Opulence just looks indulgent. I think my favorites below are French Violet and Sulfer Yellow; in fact, I'd love to see that color combination used in a room. What do you think?

Primer: Choosing the Right Paint Color

CasaSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:06:53 -0700

You guys are definitely not shy about adorning your walls with lots of color, but choosing the right shade can be nerve-wracking to say the least. So I've put together a Primer to help you ponder all those paint chips.

First, make sure your room is ready. A paint color can really set the mood for a room, but to get it just right, you should have the rest of your decorating scheme set, including upholstery patterns, window treatments, rugs and bold accents.
Pick a palette. Before heading to the store, determine a family of colors you want to work with, based on the look of the room and your personal tastes. Particularly with bolder looks, a paint shade doesn't have to match your decor perfectly. Lowe's suggests looking in your closet for a reminder of the colors you gravitate toward.

For lots of other handy pointers, read more

Stock up on paint chips. Before you even think about buying paint, take home a selection of paint chips that fit into your pre-determined palette. Be sure to take a few samples of any decor - such as fabric scraps - that you want to match Also, Real Simple recommends Glidden Paint's peel-and-stick color chips, which work like Post-its.
Try on your favorite shades. Once you've narrowed it down to a color or two, buy a quart of your chosen paint and slather it on a large piece of scrap material, such as a piece of cardboard or foam board, a couple feet wide and a couple of feet tall. Prop it up or hang it in the room, and leave it for a few days to see how it looks as the light (and your mood) changes.
Visualize your room virtually. A number of paint brands and retail stores now let you upload photos of your room so you can see how different shades will look on the walls. Behr ColorSmart, for instance, lets you upload a photo and "paint" with unlimited colors for just $4.95 .

Got any other paint-picking tips to share? Tell me in the comments below.

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Are You Offended by This House's Paint Color?

CasaSugar — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:00:16 -0700

Some communities have ordinances against certain paint colors, and others wish they did after the fact. I personally think that anyone who owns a house should be able to paint it as they please. Some of these New Jersey residents, however, would disagree with me.

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