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Karen Smolen likes 3 comments on a discussion: Need Help Choosing a Paint Color for Walls
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jackowskib

If you’re still planning to replace countertops and backsplash, I would do that first before final paint selection. If budget allows, include changing fireplace tile.

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reginagayle

I agree with jackowskib--decide on your countertops and backsplash BEFORE you pick a wall color. I'm no professional, but read somewhere that when decorating, decide on materials in order from the ground up: floors (wood, tile, carpet, etc.), then surfaces (countertops, etc.), next are furnishings (cabinets, sofas, chairs, tables, etc.), then lighting fixtures (metals, painted, etc.) & window coverings (fabrics, etc.) and LAST is paint. The logic is that there are so many variations of paint colors, that when you finally get to the wall color you are more likely to pick the "right" one that compliments the various other colors in the room. When I used this method, it made it much easier to make decisions: In our sun room addition, I chose flooring and then an area rug (I used to choose the rug last--and never could find one that coordinated with the style and/or other colors in a room!); then teak table & chairs, end tables; next was upholstery on sofa and chairs (from the colors in the rug); 7 fabric roll-up window shades (brown to compliment a color in the rug and the wood furniture); and finally a very light beige (no pink tones!) paint. It's all 10 years old now, and I've had no regrets of the choices made. Good luck!

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hollywaterfall

Regardless of whether you reno the cabinets and countertops, I agree with new lighting. THAT will make a ton of difference to your space. On my screen everything reads a bit 70's avacado green and has yellow tones to it. I think in order to brighten it up you should go cool bluish tones. Not gray but a cool white.

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Karen Smolen likes 2 comments on a discussion: Help With House Exterior
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BeverlyFLADeziner

Spend your money on the door since the garage is the most prominent feature on the house.



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BeverlyFLADeziner

Stop with the black. You seem to think that adding black makes it modern.


It's not the right color for your roof. Select a less severe color.



Again you were going to spend some money on the house, replace the garage door.

You have a garage with a house attached to it.

It's the best money you will ever spend in terms of improvement of appearance.

If you want the house to be more modern then select a more modern style door.







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