Front Door Color Tips

There isn’t an interior color expert worth their salt that doesn’t extoll the virtues of a colorful and arresting front door. Look around and you’ll find front door color which run the gamut from the classic (red, black) to the arcane or whimsical (turquoise, acid yellow, chartreuse). But rarely do we hear about adding color to the front door’s interior side. Most often you’ll find the inside of the front door in wood stain which matches its exterior or find it painted white.  While I would never criticize the use of white in a home’s entranceway; it can never offend and is so crisp and clean, one is really missing out on a great opportunity by going that route.… Continue reading...

Colors for the Baby Nursery

How to Choose Paint Colors for a Baby Nursery Wondering what colors to paint the baby nursery? From 0 – 3 months, babys’ vision is not fully formed and they can only focus on objects 8″ – 12″ from their faces. Highly contrasting patterns are most recognizable to them. By 5/6 months old their color vision is well developed and this affect baby nursery colors you might choose. What colors will help with their development and keep them stimulated? What colors and lighting encourage them to sleep?  What types of paints are most healthy to use? Until World War 2, the color pink was not gender specific.… Continue reading...