So before you head to the paint store, sit back and ask yourself the following questions. Take your time since there is no need to rush your thoughts and reflections. You’ll be thrilled at the amount of confidence you have in moving forward after digging deep within for personal direction. Ask yourself:

1. How do I want to “feel” when I enter my home or space?
2. What do I want my home to say about me and my personal style?
3. Do I want my space to be cozy, funky or formal?
4. Am I excited about or drawn to certain themes or time periods; such as Southwestern, Italian countryside or French?
5. Am I intrigued by the looks from my childhood or any previous time period? Could I see myself recreating a look from the 20’s, 50’s or 70’s?
6. What type of stimulation am I seeking; exotic, intellectual, adventure or more focus?

The answers to these questions, when seriously and thoughtfully considered, will provide the starting point for any decorating dilemma. You can use these questions to solve decorating dilemmas for a particular space or an entire home. Once you have the answers, you have the power to make decisions quickly and effectively, immediately being able to toss out what simply will not work.

It’s “your” space! By all means, let it reflect your personal style as well as provide the balance and harmony you need to recharge and energize before heading back out into the world. Create your personal sanctuary your personal inner world!

A great place to start, once you’ve decided your next step, is with one of our coupon specials. We can help you on your decorating journey starting with both large and small projects. Don’t forget, we offer FREE color consulting for all of our projects! Happy Decorating!

Combine Yellow, Blue & Red to help “Accomplish your goals.”

Combine Lime Green, Red Orange & Indigo to help “Stimulate Action.”

Combine Blue & Orange to help “Realize Your Dreams.”

Keep in mind that each of the colors above represents a family of colors so they range from light to dark and everything in between. For example; pink is a light color in the Red family as Cobalt a very dark color in the Indigo family. As a result, the combination of colors from the above suggestions is limited only by your imagination. You can create hundreds, if not thousands with these 3 suggestions. So, give it a whirl and see what you come up with. These no-fail color combination suggestions will not only provide a beautiful and perfectly matched surrounding, they can improve your life!

Let’s get started!

1. Grab a box of crayons

2. List your colors in order of most to least favorite.

3. From your 2 least favorite colors, select a color that represents the starting point for your bedroom inspiration.

4. Once you know you starting color, you can head to your local paint store or visit our RESOURCES PAGE  for a virtual color experiment.

5. Select the most appealing version of that color for your walls.

6. The virtual tool will also provide hints to other colors that will compliment the wall color (for accessories, window treatments, bedding, etc).

So get going! You now have the tools to choose ”your” perfect bedroom color. You still have time to make a difference in 2011. The most productive days begin “after” a well rested evening.

So let’s get started:

 1. First and foremost, 60/30/10 rule.

-         The wall color/background will consume most of the room representing approximately 50-60% .

-         The complimentary color will represent the 30%

-         An optional third color can be incorporated to represent the final 10%.

2. Choose bedding in either neutral shade that blends with your wall color or the same color of the walls, but in a lighter or darker version.  Another option would be to simply use all white bedding, bringing versions of both the wall color and complementary color onto the bedding.

3. Lighting is an important element to a relaxing bedroom. Halogen light bulbs allow the reflection of “truer” color. Use lamps, candles/candelabras throughout the space so dark corners are illuminated when necessary. An often overlooked, but very simple trick is installing dimmer switches for the ability to adjust and balance the lighting to fit the mood with the touch of a finger.

4. Use limited photos, artwork and nick knack items to promote an uncluttered space with clean lines that is easier to relax in.

5. When choosing your accessories, such as throw pillows, throws, vases, etc. be sure to mix and match varying textures such as lush and shiny silks with glistening metallic and fur to create visual interest as well as touch of luxury.

The complimentary color should dance evenly around the room. Sprinkle the complementary color ever so slightly throughout the space so that your eye catches all of the colors at every glance. Think of the room as a box with 4 corners and a center. Allow the complementary color to be splashed in the center (on the bed) and in or near each of the 4 corners, whether it is on the walls or on the dresser or night tables.

Wall mounted candleholders enclosed in glass offer a soft flickering glow and can balance a room’s décor by flanking the sides of a mirror or headboard. A sensual or peaceful photo or artwork in black and white will match just about any color scheme. Keep in mind that less is more in creating a relaxing bedroom. Avoid having multiple items all over the walls or on top of every surface.

If you actually need to shop for anything, draw a rough sketch of the room using crayons or color pencils. This will allow you to generate ideas on balancing the colors. You will also have an idea of what you really need to purchase. You can then create a list that you can take to the store allowing you to buy only what is absolutely necessary. You’ll probably be able to find some awesome deals and get very creative when you go on a treasure hunt for a specific item that will go in specific place that you have planned for. Hey, be sure to shop through items you already have before heading to the store!

Hopefully, you now realize that creating a relaxing bedroom can be fun, economical and accomplished quite easily.  It’s the perfect weekend activity to be done alone or with a friend! I urge you to get started with your own color challenge.

Tia Woodley

Certified Color Consultant & Expert Author

“I use color to transform lives.”

Have you ever noticed how some environments leave you feeling lethargic and in the dumps while others boost your energy and have you rearing to go? Pay closer attention to your surroundings and you’ll begin to notice the “colors” around you as well as their impact on your thoughts, feelings and actions. It’s truly amazing.

Well, the power to accomplish your goals is as easy as 1-2-3. Or shall I say yellow, blue and red? Yes! It’s basically that simple. If you wish to accomplish your goals, bring more yellow, blue and red into your space. Let the magic of the colors work for you. You can certainly use these colors in small ways, but if you decide to decorate an entire space such as an office, study or any room you plan to work in, be sure to use the 60/30/10 rule It’s all about balance. Also remember that there are literally hundreds of colors in the yellow, blue and red color families so the options are endless. These colors range from pale or barely there to richer and deeper versions that can be mixed and matched at your disposal.

Note: Yellow represents knowing, blue represents dreams and red represents expressions – Everything you need to get things done!

So color your world and accomplish your goals in 2011 and beyond!

Tia Woodley

Certified Color Consultant

Homeowner decided to use bead board to cover an unsightly brick wall

Finding ways to add value to your home while completing home improvement projects on a budget can be a challenge. Surprisingly, your professional  home painters can oftentimes do much more than simply applying a fresh coat of paint. More often than not, through experience in preparation, painters are excellent light carpentry craftsman. They can not only suggest, but complete economical home improvement options to accompany your interior painting projects. One such example is the installation of bead board.

Used in place of the more expensive wainscoting; Professional painters often install bead board. It is the perfect solution for homeowners with Champaign tastes and beer budgets. Interior Decorators and homeowners alike find it very elegant and agree that it mimics the look and feel of high-end wood trim; it can be painted in any color and can really put a new spin on an otherwise dull and boring room. As an extremely economical option, this product can be can be purchased in sheets, cut to fit and simply nailed or glued on top of an existing surface. As an added convenience, it also comes pre-primed/pre-finished and is very easy to clean using a warm damp cloth.

Installed on the lower half of dining rooms, breakfast areas, bathrooms and even garage walls, it adds a crisp clean finish. Installed below bar areas, it gives the appearance of sophistication while providing a protective wall covering from bar stool feet. As you can see, the options for increasing value with wood trim or the look of wood trim is only limited by ones own imagination.

So if you’re thinking of a way to add some character and value to your home, call Spectacular Painting Today at 678-565-0177. We’ll be happy to provide economical and convenient options such as baseboards that can help to spice up your existing spaces.

Take a walk around your home and determine where bead board can add the perfect touch. Once you determine where you’d like to install the bead board, call you professional house painter! They can quickly paint the walls AND install the bead board – completely updating your space in a flash!

But have you ever stopped to consider how you could go green with your home interior and exterior painting?

Traditional household paints contain chemicals that are friendly to the environment. With that in mind, making the switch to a greener household paint isn’t just better for the environment….

It’s better for your family as well!

Here are the Top 3 ways to go green with home interior and exterior painting:

• When possible, opt for paint with low levels of VOC. Ideally, you’ll want to find a paint line that contains no more than 50 g/l of VOC per gallon. Sherwin Williams Harmony paints fits the bill here.
• Natural-based paints are becoming an extremely popular choice, especially with regards to home interior painting.  From milk-based paint to clay paint, these types of environmentally safe paints emit little to no VOCs.  Bonus: the streaky finish of milk-based paints can give any room an antique look and feel.
• Finally, opt to paint your home interior or exterior with recycled paint.  This kind of paint cuts down on landfill waste and the expense of raw materials, and is even considered low-impact on the wallet (a gallon costs no more than $10)

As you can see, learning how to go green with home interior and exterior painting doesn’t have to be complicated – or expensive, for that matter!

Spectacular Painting, a Mcdonough painting contractor, offers interior and exterior services for your house painting and commercial painting needs. For affordable painting and free color consultation in Atlanta, GA to compliment your home call (678) 701-5410.

While experts once believed that household paint needed these volatile organic compounds in order to work, a new line of low VOC paints combine aesthetics and functionality along with the protection of the environment to create beautiful colors for your home interior.

Low VOC paint has quickly become a staple in major household goods stores, as househoulds are now demanding more environmentally friendly products and services. Low VOC paint acts in the same way as traditional household paint providing the same amount of rich color pigmentation, as well as, durability. However, because these paints have 50 g/l or less of VOCs, they’re considered a much safer and greener alternative for interior painting and exterior painting.

Before buying your paint check the labels or ask your local paint expert, about “going green” paint or eco friendly paint materials. The Sherwin Williams Harmony low VOC paint line, for example, displays a technical data sheet which details just how safe and environmentally friendly their paint really is.

For many people, it has become more important than ever to “go green”. It has become popular among interior designers who dedicate their time to interior color schemes. With low VOC paint, you can use green elements on the walls of your home to enhance a room’s appeal and provide you with a natural, organic look. By using environmentally-friendly products, consumers can go green while maintaining the ability to select even the most beautiful array of colors.

…It’s all about treating your home like royalty!

Traditionally, fall color trends for home interiors have always favored darker shades compared to their sunnier counterparts – and this season is no exception. Fall 2010 has heralded in a season of sumptuous chocolate-browns, deep tones of regal purple and gentle shades of rich cream and trusty khaki to set these colors off. Like with the looks on the runway, fall 2010 is all about reaching for the unexpected and letting your personality shine through your home interiors.

For those who are reluctant to try out the show-stopping color combination of purple and brown, don’t worry: lighter shades of lilac and lavender can gently introduce you to the fantastic world of purple. To find the perfect shade for your home, we recommend hanging a few curtains or purchasing a few throw pillows in your desired purple color. Whether you’re ready to make the switch or not, one thing’s for certain: your home interiors will look bang on-trend!

Still not on board with these haute home interior colors? Not to worry: fall 2010 also shows signs of embracing dusty pinks, subtle tans and heather grays, which are perfect colors for those who like a more traditional look and feel to their home interiors. Bonus point: Each of these colors has a neutral shade that allows home owners to trade out accessories whenever a new look is desired for the changing seasons. This way the paint on your walls will never go out of style.

Realistically, it’s impossible to continuously change your home interiors to keep up with changing trends, but you’d be surprised what a fresh coat of paint, in the properly selected color will do for the look and feel of your most treasured possession: your home!

Spectacular Painting, an Atlanta painting contractor, offers interior and exterior services for your house painting and commercial painting needs. For affordable painting and free color consultation in Atlanta, GA to compliment your home call (678) 701-5410.

Let’s face it: if you want to upgrade the look and feel of your home (not to mention the value), it could feel like you need a major renovation project.

At Spectacular Painting, we know that that smallest changes can make the biggest differences.  And if you’re ready to transform your home into something Spectacular, and want to rid yourself of the out dated or peeling wallpaper,  just give Spectacular Painting a call!

Similar to fashion, home interiors can be designed based on trends.  For example, homes built before the 90’s may have wallpaper in one or more rooms.  And while textured wallpaper might have been a haute trend five decades ago, depending on the wallpaper design and how long ago it was applied, you may feel that your wallpaper now has an outdated look.

Whether you’re looking for an entirely new wallpaper scheme or want to replace peeling wallpaper with perfectly smooth walls, Spectacular Painting can make your home or business look like new again.  Using the very latest wallpaper removal techniques, one of our professional painters will remove and replace outdated and peeling wallpaper in a hassle-free and cost-effective manner.  Once the wallpaper has been removed, our painting contractor can either then install new wallpaper or completely repair and smooth the drywall. The latter option is completed with a silky smooth paint and utterly perfect paint finish.

If you’re ready to make your space look like new, why not call Spectacular Painting at (678) 701-5410 today for a free project estimate?  Let us show you how we can transform your space into something “Spectacular!”