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Episode Thirteen:

2023 Paint Colors of the Year

Every year around this time, the major paint brands launch their Color of the Year. It’s a marketing event that’s awaited by many, and ignored by others. The two Amys discuss the newest COTY’s. How relevant are these? What do choices like these mean? And do we even like them? We let you in on how we’ve used colors like these in the past and how you can too. All this with a lot of good cheer thrown in for good measure.

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Episode Twelve:

Over to the Dark Side: Paint Colors for Dark Rooms

So you have a space that has little or no natural light. What to do? Complain to all that will listen, ignore the situation, paint it white? No, no, NO! That’s the MOST common mistake. Tune in to hear how to handle a dark room so that it does not end up a room ignored or reviled.

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Episode Eleven:

Kid’s Bedroom Paint Colors

Choosing paint color for a child’s bedroom, be it a toddler or a teenager, poses a somewhat different set of considerations than for adults. Should they be involved in this choice or not and what if they are? Certainly most kids gravitate towards different kinds of colors than many adults do. Tune in to find out how to tackle paint color for kid’s bedrooms with Architectural Color Consultants Amy Woolf & Amy Krane.

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Episode Ten:

Paint Colors for Bedrooms

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Oh, hi! We were just catching some shut eye. Ok, no we weren’t, but in this episode we’re discussing appropriate colors to paint a bedroom for adults. What’s the goal? For all the activities we conduct in a bedroom the number one is to foster sleep so functional color is paramount. We all know how grumpy we can get without the proper rest. So tune in to hear the how-to on choosing bedroom colors.

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Episode Nine:

On Being a Paint Color Consultant

In this episode Amy and Amy explore how each landed in the world of color. Coming from another profession then having an “aha” moment directed each of them towards Architectural Color Consulting. This happened at different times in their lives but was a second career for both. Coincidentally, each studied Economics and Business in college but also had a lifelong interest in fine art: studying it, admiring it and creating it. From New York City to Sarasota Fl, from Upstate NY to Western MA, these women followed their passion and ended up in the same colorful place.

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Episode Eight:

Help Sell or Rent your House with the Right Paint Colors

Who you are choosing paint colors for should play an important role in what you pick. If you’re planning to sell your home or rent it out for short term rentals your goal is to appeal to others. What’s the secret to making it work? Tune in to hear color experts Amy Woolf and Amy Krane let loose their tried and true tips for choosing paint colors to sell your home.

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Episode Seven:

Interior Paint Colors – The Big Picture

Tackling paint colors for a whole house at once might seem intimidating. There are so many things to consider and a lot of false information out there. Where and how to start is the big question. This episode is your primer, Color 101 : how to choose a color palette for your whole interior. We walk you through what not to do, what to consider and how to tie the colors together.

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Episode Six:

The New Neutral Paint Colors, or Not

“Neutral” is probably the most bandied about color description there is. So often we hear about this year’s “new neutral”. Is that all marketing blather or can there be a “new” neutral? Is the definition locked with those hues already established? Join Amy Woolf and Amy Krane debate what a neutral color is, how they should function and the best way to use them in this episode of Let’s Talk (paint) Color.

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Episode Five:

All the Trim(mings): How to Choose Trim Colors

You’ve finally settled on the paint colors for your walls. What a relief! Think you’re done? No! What about the trim? So many people end up with white trim almost as a default- they just don’t even think about the options. But it’s not your only choice, by far. There are so many ways to handle the color for your millwork. Tune in to hear paint color specialists Amy Woolf & Amy Krane discuss the ins and outs of choosing paint color for your interior trim. Whether it’s wood stain, off -white or a totally different color than your walls here are the tips to help you figure out which route to go.

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Episode Four:

Office Colors that Work

Whether you’re working from home and want to update a home office, having zoom meetings in some corner of a room or are in charge of choosing the decor for a shared office in a building, knowing how colors affect our ability to focus and create is paramount when picking colors for a work space. Learn what colors are known to increase concentration and creativity and what types of colors not to use. Architectural Color Consultants Amy Woolf and Amy Krane tell all, including what types of backgrounds work best for video chats. As always, we finish with common problems to avoid.