Paint Your Front Door Red To Attract A Positive Curb Appeal

A red front door creates welcoming energy and positive vibes.

In Feng Shui, it is believed that painting your front door red invites a welcoming flow of energy, as the front door is known as the "Mouth of Chi", where energy enters.

If your house is on the market and you want it to stand out, choosing a red color for your entry door will boost your curb appeal, as a potential buyer will always remember the house with the red front door. A bold front door color like red makes a great first impression and reveals a lot about the homeowner.

Below are some interesting facts worth considering before choosing to paint your front door red:

The color red symbolizes passion, vibrancy and excitement.In Ancient times it was believed that a red front door wards off evil spirits and ghosts.According to Scottish tradition, to celebrate a mortgage-free home, the homeowner would paint their front door red.In Chinese culture red represents abundance, happiness and good fortune.In India the color red symbolizes newlyweds, love and marriage.

Decor Tip:

When selecting the perfect red for your door choose a tone that complements the style and color of your home. Always test out paint samples on the door first (a few inches apart) and see what the color looks like from a distance.

                           
           This red front door exudes positive energy!
                                                             
                                                         Source:  Google

DIY - How to Update Old Furniture With Paint and Fabric

If you have a functional but outdated piece of furniture such as a night table or desk that you don't want to throw out consider revamping it with paint and fabric.

Sometimes we tend to overlook certain vintage furnishings because they are no longer aesthetically pleasing and store them in the garage or guest room. That outdated piece of furniture can be brought back to life with the right paint color and decorative fabric.

Below is a step-by-step guide to transform an outdated console table, desk or cabinet:

Supplies:

sandpaper, primer, paint, fabric, scissors, paintbrush, white glue, white paper, cardboard, razor knife, acrylic medium.

Step 1:

Sand the desired furniture, apply primer and sand again. Then apply paint color and let it dry. Sand and paint one more time. Cut the fabric (with scissors) along the outline of the design and brush a coat of white glue onto the reverse side of cut fabric.

Step 2:

Place the cut fabric onto the white paper (glue side down) and smooth it out. To ensure that the glue dries completely place books on top to flatten the fabric.

Step 3:

Use the razor knife to cut the design from the fabric but make sure your utility table is well protected from the razor knife by placing a piece of cardboard on top of it.

Step 4:

Brush white glue onto the reverse side of the cut out fabric and position it on the furniture. When the design is completely dry seal it with a coat of acrylic medium.

Tip:

The above materials can be purchased from an arts and crafts store. Use alkyd primer and paint for best results.

Give that old piece of furniture  life again  by updating  it with  paint  and  fabric  just  like the ones above.

Revitalize your abode with Joanna Gaines premium interior and furniture paints

In May 2016, Joanna Gaines launched a new line of premium interior and furniture paints sold under the brand name of Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines, in partnership with Kilz.

The interior paint line consists of low voc, 100 percent acrylic based paint and primer in one, mildew-resistant, with a lifetime warranty. The colors (25 in total) are subtle and fresh and will blend well with any decor style.

Here are just a sample of her interior paint colors:

• Duke Gray
• Magnolia Green 
• Shiplap
• Blackboard 
• Weekend 
• Rainy Day 
• Silverado Sage 
• Ella Rose 
• Vine Ripened Tomato
• Sunday Stroll 
• Antique Rose 
• True White

Her furniture and cabinetry paints are durable, fast drying, resistant to dirt and grime with a semi-gloss finish.

Furniture and Cabinetry paint colors:

• Shiplap
• True  White  

If you're a fan of the show Fixer Upper, you will notice that a few of the paint names sound familiar; they were inspired by her personal and business journey.

Well, it seems Joanna has done it again, with her classic premium paints making it easier to revitalize your abode with the Farmhouse/Fixer Upper look.

                                                            JoannGaines paint collection
                                                     Photo  courtesy of Magnolia Market

DIY Tuesday: How to paint over wood paneling

http://www.examiner.com/article/diy-how-to-paint-over-wood-paneling

 

 

 

  

 

All photos courtesy of Bing images

DIY Tuesday - How to Paint Outdated Bathroom Tiles

http://www.examiner.com/article/diy-how-to-paint-outdated-bathroom-tiles

                                                                     
                                                     Transformed bathroom tiles in an array of colors

                                                              Photo courtesy of Bing images

Add drama to your favorite room with deep jewel paint colors

"There is magic...in the deep-jewel-colored room, warm and mysterious, where you discover its many beauties as you sit, seduced slowly. "
                                               Billy Baldwin


Jewel tones are rich, saturated paint colors such as emerald greens, ruby reds, deep sapphires and rich amethysts as shown below.

 

 

 

     This stunning living room with its amethyst walls invoke a feeling of royalty.

 

 

 

 

                             Tones of emerald green and deep amethysts adds drama to this
                                                                   tiny bathroom.

            This bedroom says "romance" with its rich ruby red paint and accompanying paint palette.

Photos courtesy of Bing images

For more advice on selecting the right jewel tone color for your room visit:  http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/welcome-to-benjamin-moore