Red & lilac walls?! This kitchen will soon be mine...
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For selling, should I re-paint my red dining room/kitchen?
Comments (36)When you get new paint mixed, it is more likely to be slightly different and when you add years of exposure and aging on top of that, you are likely to get some variation. Give it some more time -- even thought paint dries to the touch in minutes, it isn't completely dry for a lot longer. Also get away from it and see if you still see it -- or better yet, have someone else see if their eyes are drawn to any of the touch ups. Clean the wall where ever possible instead of using paint. Then see what you can do to help the places that need paint. If you have a cooperative paint person at your Lowe's, you might be able to get them to help you tweak the paint a bit. You might be able to get a sample pot of a darker shade that you could mix in. I have also been known -- well, not known, but I have done it -- get out my other cans of paint or even craft paint -- those 99 cent little bottles, and mix until I get what I need. Work with small amounts if that is all you need - take a cup or jar and mix a small amount -- working with dots of the tint paints until you get the hang of it. Test on index cards or posterboard, a plain white paper plate. I haven't done it often, but it has pulled me out of a couple of cracks. Also, use a small craft brush and only fill in what is essential. Another trick I use when touching up is to feather the paint out. sometimes adding a little water or using a wet brush to thin the paint as it goes over the existing paint. That is more likely to work on your living room paint (lighter color) than the red, but I've never tried it on a strong color. On the red, I'd be inclined to put the photos back up if the nicks don't show - change out the pictures in the frames if you are happier with that. Even if you repaint, there will be new spots that need retouching when you move your things out. I've bought two homes thinking I wouldn't have to paint most of the rooms only to move in and need to paint everything. Worst case, if you feel you need to paint the LR, get the color as close as you can and let the break of the white and wood stairs provide the break you need to stop. And if you do repaint anything, leave them the leftover paint for their move-in touch ups....See MoreStarting Soon!! New Kitchen Plan Review PLEASE!
Comments (40)Regarding color, I've been painting more and had my Mom and the decorator over yesterday staring at my colors. We all agreed that the ones we thought would work were washed out and didn't seem yellow enough in my kitchen. We we went through another 12-15 large swatches- trying for nothing too peachy nor too mustard-y! Keeping in mind that the same color looks different 3' away from each other... and these pics were taken at night. During the day with natural sunlight the colors aren't as saturated... The left drawer AND door are still Hawthorne Yellow. The right drawer is Little Angel 318 and below that is SW Solaria which is NOT an option. I'm really liking Little Angel but need to look at it for a few days in various lighting. (The big swatch painted on the bottom left is also Little Angel) Here is Hawthorne Yellow (left) and Little Angel (right) in all pics... With Mascarpone in the middle-- a yellow based white... This one is reverse Hawthorne (right) Little Angel (left) What do you think? (knowing that online colors are difficult...)...See MoreHelp with lilac placement
Comments (15)The house faces west along the Hudson river and we tend to get wind off the river, blowing from the front of the house to the back. I actually don't have a sense of smell so I hadn't thought of that aspect but it might be nice for DH to be downwind! You are correct that there is a big false cypress on one end (the left side of that photo), and a sprouting maple that is going to be eradicated smack in the middle. I would like to get rid of the privet and replace with an evergreen vine on the chain link fence or a trellis parallel to the fence. That might make a nice backdrop for the Josees? There is plenty of room closer to the house but I don't think there will be enough sun once the fence is covered in vines....See MoreLilacs and lilacs and lilacs
Comments (26)"Display needs some round flowers like viburnums and hydrangeas to contrast with and balance (50/50 is a good proportion) all the spike shaped lilac and crepe myrtle flowers." There are more spiked flowers; you can't see the Butterfly bushes. I do have Peony and they're round. Hydrangeas, I like, but so do the DEER. Are these considered round enough to balance out all the spiked flowers? P.S., Have not been to BBG in years, but it IS a terrific resource and Bronx gem!...See MoreDiana Bier Interiors, LLC
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