Comments on: How To Paint A Hallway Fast

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 20:54:42 +0000

In reply to Anna.

That was Photoshop (just took screen shots of the paint colors on benjaminmoore.com and used them to make a grid in psd).

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By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 18:16:47 +0000

Hi Sherry,
What program or tool do you use to create the visual representation of your whole house paint colors? I’d like to do that with our home’s palette as well.

Thanks!
Anna

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 19:23:23 +0000

In reply to Stephanie.

You’re so sweet Stephanie! Our favorite method is to just hold up swatches next to the flooring to see how they flow (usually you can see if that paint color next to that flooring type will look bolder or deeper or too yellow with it, etc) and then at some point you just have to make the leap! All the best :)

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By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 19:20:58 +0000

I’ve been searching for awhile and don’t seem to see this issue addressed in more than just a quick reference: We’re getting new floors- yippee & then not since it’s the result of a flood… I’m having trouble deciding on my paint colors when rooms will be altered by floor color reflections. I’d love to paint without the worry of drips (everything has been ripped up) but am having challenges committing to a color. Any advice?
Thanks for providing sound advice over the years. I always want to write but never do. You guys should just come hang with us, uh, wait until everything is in order first.

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:51:15 +0000

In reply to Jessica.

Hmm, I think I’d go with 3-4 main colors (repeat a few or do a few among two spaces to connect them) and then you can use accent colors with abandon (pops of color, wahoo!) and you can even paint a piece of furniture or an accent wall with a 4th or 5th color and I think it would look great!

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By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:41:28 +0000

Hi Petersik’s! I just started reading your blog a couple months ago when we began the purchase of our first home (yay!) I love your style and feel like we have some design styles in common (I too like punchy colors on top of rich neutrals.) In looking at paint colors for the new place, I’ve develed a bit of “paint paralysis” Not only am I overwhelmed with so many awesome colors to choose from (and I do have painted pieces of drywall in my current apartment to help with my decision) but because we’re buying a 1000 sqft apt I’m worried that choosing too many colors will make the apartment feel smaller than what it really is. Do you have any advice for the number of paint colors you would use in a 6 room (2 br, 1ba) apartment?

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:06:19 +0000

And just like that, I’m convinced that our old carpeting Must. Go.

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 19:44:55 +0000

In reply to Java.

No worries at all! Good luck!

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