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        How to Select the Right Paint & Color

        Also tips on ceilings and focal points

        Tips from the experts for the right paint, sheen, color, tone and overall look.

        Also tips on ceilings and focal points.

        Can I paint vinyl floors?

        Painting Vinyl How-To

        Actually, you can, but there are a few important steps to take first.

        Painting Vinyl How-To


        Lighten Dark Bedroom Furniture

        Try a dry brushing technique to brighten things up

        Dark bedroom furniture can drag the whole room down.

        Try dry brushing to brighten things up.

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        Painting

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          • cohesive color?, Turqoise and green need to finish this room, have some good accents to start with but, what about curtains, art work, wall color and lighting and suggestion?, Living Rooms Design

            cohesive color? 

          • A Fun Foyer Features Fantastic Art, A foyer gives visiting guests a first impression of both the homeowners and the home’s interior design. When a young couple chose INSTUDIO to design their home the large foyer of their Burlingame, CA bungalow was painted a sunny yellow with white trim for a traditional look.  Traditional furnishings completed the space. The furniture, lighting, rug and art was all very nice but did little to reflect the vibrant young couple living there.

When narrowing down selections for a new console table the designers were told by the clients that they rarely used their existing cabinet and could easily live with no furniture in the foyer. A new accent/wall color was selected for adjoining rooms it made sense to include some of the new color in the foyer to coordinate the rooms. INSTUDIO suggested painting the walls in wide horizontal stripes. This treatment would make the room itself a work of art.

The Homeowner/Husband surprised both his wife and INSTUDIO by teaming with a friend to create a large scale work of computer art based on the iconic Chuck Close “Self portrait, 1967” as an enormous Lego toy. Visiting guests now get a first impression of the young fun art loving couple who live in the house the moment that they walk through the front door.
, Other Spaces Design

            A Fun Foyer
            Features F...

          • Needs and Update!, Would like an update to home exterior.  Paint, stone, help?, Home Exterior Design

            Needs and
            Update!

          • Outdated to Modern , After having to deal with our old outdated space that I could not stand we finally renovated, and I could not be any happier with how it turned out ;0), Bathrooms Design

            Outdated to
            Modern

          • Make me into a STAR!, Hello everyone!
I just bought this old house with a dream of fixing it and making it into a hair shop/barber shop. I has 800sq.feet. just enough for two chairs, I'm ripping out the grass and adding driveway to the back for parking, needs new windows, big glass door, new roof. 
My question is the colors you think that I shoud pick and types of finishes, stucco or stones, siding, etc...Any ideas you may have, that would make this little house into a Eye Catcher, lol
Thanks!!!!, Home Exterior Design

            Make me into a
            STAR!

          • Roof Deck and Urban Garden, This is my roof deck in Philadelphia, PA. I wanted a space that I could actually grow veggies and such but still use it as an entertaining space, this is the result., Patios & Decks Design

            Roof Deck and
            Urban Gard...

          • Newly Painted, We just recently moved into this home and when we did, the kitchen cabinets were Yellow and Black, the Walls were Brown, the doors and all window and door trims were Black and the outlets were all bright Red! Amazing what a little paint will do. I painted for 2 weeks Straight!, Kitchens Design

            Newly Painted 

          • Master Bedroom, Bedrooms Design

            Master Bedroom 

          • For boys who love the outdoors, My son is a boyscout and loves the outdoors, so I tried to bring the outdoors in with this wall mural. It was super easy to put up and also incredibly easy to remove. The mural makes this tiny 10x10 bedroom look bigger., Boys' Rooms Design

            For boys who
            love the ou...

          • Very small girl's bedroom - 10 x 10, My daughter loves to read and she has a button on the side of the bookshelves to turn on/off the lamps (no need to get up), also the corner desk saves space in this tiny 10x10 room., Girls' Rooms Design

            Very small
            girl's ...

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        Advice on painting techniques, staining and choosing colors.

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        How-To Videos

        1-10 of 15 Painting Tips Videos

        1. Painting with Dark Colors

          Painting with Dark Colors (01:00)

          To add depth and richness to a room, try experimenting in deeper shades.

        2. Removing Brush Strokes

          Removing Brush Strokes (00:00:23)

          When painting, try this method for getting rid of obvious stroke marks.

        3. Quick and Easy Roller Tips

          Quick and Easy Roller Tips (00:44)

          Learn an easy trick for removing fuzz and lint from a paint roller cover.

        4. Smart Tips for Buying Paint

          Smart Tips for Buying Paint (01:32)

          Before you buy paint, save time and money with these smart tips.

        5. Selecting the Right Wall Color

          Selecting the Right Wall Color (01:52)

          Consider these simple solutions to help you select the perfect wall color.

        6. Professional Paint Techniques

          Professional Paint Techniques (01:05)

          Get professional results with these basic techniques for a paint project.

        7. Taping Techniques

          Taping Techniques (02:42)

          Learn how to make the most of painters' tape for use in your projects.

        8. Choosing the Right Roller

          Choosing the Right Roller (02:55)

          Choosing the right roller is determined by your surface and paint.

        9. Creative Painting

          Creative Painting (00:00:60)

          Nobody really likes to paint, but these tips can make the job more fun.

        10. Fast Paint Prep Tips

          Fast Paint Prep Tips (02:15)

          Spend a little time prepping the surfaces before starting a paint project.

        1-10 of 16 Paint Techniques Videos

        1. Suede Walls

          Suede Walls (04:44)

          Learn an easy paint technique for creating soft suede walls.

        2. Repainting Wood Siding

          Repainting Wood Siding (01:00)

          Spruce up your wood siding with a new coat of paint. Here's how.

        3. Terra Fresco

          Terra Fresco (02:46)

          Bring the Italian countryside into your home with this technique.

        4. Metallic Lighting

          Metallic Lighting (01:57)

          Give plain hanging lamps a sophisticated new look with metallic paint.

        5. Paint Over Dark Paneling

          Paint Over Dark Paneling (01:34)

          Here's a quick fix for dark paneled walls: paint over the paneling.

        6. Antique Crackle Finish

          Antique Crackle Finish (02:49)

          Add a distinctive crackle finish to new furniture with this easy technique.

        7. Glazing Techniques

          Glazing Techniques (02:59)

          Glazes are a medium that allow you to give your projects added character.

        8. Masonry Paint

          Masonry Paint (01:42)

          Dean and Derek add a splash of color to a project using masonry paint.

        9. Colorwashing Paint Techniques

          Colorwashing Paint Techniques (05:30)

          Try an easy painting method to create soft, understated walls.

        10. Antique Milk Paint Finish

          Antique Milk Paint Finish (04:30)

          Techniques & tips for painting furniture with milk paint.

        1-10 of 10 Painting Projects Videos

        1. Stylish Cabinet Makeover

          Stylish Cabinet Makeover (03:35)

          Give your kitchen cabinets a new personality with an easy paint makeover.

        2. Faux-Finish Dresser

          Faux-Finish Dresser (02:00)

          Give furniture a new look with a faux finish paint technique.

        3. Paint Your Pantry Plaid

          Paint Your Pantry Plaid (02:01)

          Give your pantry a fresh new look with this easy painting technique.

        4. Painted Cabinets

          Painted Cabinets (05:21)

          Cabinet doors get a professional-quality paint job from DIYer Nancy Golden.

        5. Paint a Countertop

          Paint a Countertop (02:26)

          Change your bathroom countertop with primer & paint for a whole new look.

        6. Instant Vanity Makeover

          Instant Vanity Makeover (02:10)

          Save money by rejuvenating your old bathroom vanity with paint.

        7. Faux Marble Tabletop

          Faux Marble Tabletop (02:43)

          An old table can look brand new just by re-doing the top surface.

        8. Easygoing Chair Makeover

          Easygoing Chair Makeover (02:28)

          Revamp a garage sale find with new fabric and a little spray paint,

        9. Stripping Wicker and Metal

          Stripping Wicker and Metal (03:41)

          Strip away layers of built-up paint on wicker and old metal furniture

        10. Spray Paint Outdoor Furniture

          Spray Paint Outdoor Furniture (05:23)

          Tips and a demo from Brad Staggs on how to spray paint outdoor furniture.