Dunn Edwards Paints – interiors
Things to consider when painting interiors
-Light colors make a room seem larger, while dark colors are better for accenting recessed areas and highlighting details.
-use items in a room to give hints when choosing color. Pick a piece of furniture, art or a pillow for inspiration. Select the dominant color and see what other colors work well with it.
- connecting rooms should share color elements. For example, use the same color on molding in adjoining rooms to unify an open space.
-Use light and dark colors to create interest. Attractive architectural features, such as molding and columns, can be emphasized by painting them a darker or lighter color.
-Consider the type of flooring in your home. The color of the carpet or hardwood flooring plays an important role in the feel of a room and can affect how a color appears.
-Because white naturally reflects light, it is a popular choice for ceilings. To add a feeling of intimacy and give your room a more refined look, try painting the ceiling a shade or two lighter than the walls.
-For a more natural look when choosing color for a room, look for inspiration in nature.
-Seasonal color variations are another way to select colors. Fall colors, such as mustard yellows, russets and browns, create a calm and subdued space for resting. Spring colors, such as pink, lilac and yellow, create an uplifting, fresh look.
-If you’re nervous about making a large commitment to one color for an entire room, paint just one wall a strong color to add contrast and serve as a focal point.
-Draw inspiration from a great piece of art. Use colors from the painting for paint, fabric and accessories in the room.
-In bathrooms, white provides a clean, sterile look. Peach tones are great for the complexion.
-Generally, stop the paint color at any sort of natural break in the architecture, such as an archway, angle or corner. It’s difficult to stop the paint color on a continuous wall surface.
-In kitchens, add some life to worn or dated cabinets by applying a complementary paint color to update the existing appearance.
-Kitchen paint requires a hard working paint that offers stain and grease resistance as well as washability. Look for these durable paints in higher sheen finishes.
-In home offices, using splashes of bright colors such as oranges or yellows offer a stimulating environment.
-In nurseries, the traditional choice for paint colors is often a pastel palette. More modern looks for nurseries offer color and décor in primary colors.
-Nurseries are hardworking areas that require washable paints. Use eggshell sheen or higher gloss finishes to help keep the area looking clean and new.
Tips for Color selection for Interior Painting From Dunn-Edwards Paint co.
July 19th, 2010Tips For Color Selection for Exterior Painting From Dunn-Edward Paint co.
July 17th, 2010Dunn Edwards Paints – exteriors
Things to consider when painting exteriors
-If you like the current color of a wall, trim or accent, use it as a starting point and pick complementary colors.
-If you have a distint style of home, research traditional color schemes They can provide time-tested ideas for colors that work well.
-Use the color of your home’s brick, siding, stone and roof to provide cues when selecting color. Pick colors that complement these features.
-Choose a color scheme that blends with the neighborhood. If you belong to a homeowners’ association, check to see if there are any color restrictions.
-Because colors may appear different depending on the time of day, paint a section of the house where wall, trim and accent colors can be viewed together. Then check them throughout the day to see how they look.
-To highlight architectural details, such as shutters and columns, choose a color that contrasts with the wall of the house. For example, if the wall of your house is a light color, choose a darker color.
-You can minimize attention to unattractive elements, such as downspouts, air conditioning units, vents and gutters, by painting them the same color as the wall of the house or by choosing a trim color that is a similar shade.
-Find inspiration in your own backyard. Touring your neighborhood is a great way to get ideas for colors that will work with your home.
Dunn Edwards Paints – Spanish/Mediterranean Homes
Today’s Spanish/Mediterranean homes embrace architectural styles from the entire Mediterranean world. American architects took influences from Spain, Italy and Greece and fused them with ideas from the Native Americans. The result was a unique style of home found all around the Southwest.
The Spanish/Mediterranean style is known for its simple flowing lines and airy spaces. The most distinctive feature of these homes is a low-pitched, reddish tiled roof. Other architectural elements include thick, textured stucco walls, arched openings and heavy, carved-wood doors.
These homes often feature a rich earthy color palette inspired by the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Stylistic elements include patches of molded decoration, stained wood, wrought-iron gates and fences, balconies and tiled courtyards.
Most Spanish/Mediterranean homes use at least three different shads on the exterior. This includes one color for stucco, one for trim and one for accents, such as doors and windows. Choosing the right combination highlights architectural details. Here are some things to consider when selecting a color combination.
-what color is the tiled roof? Most Spanish/Mediterranean homes have red tile, so be sure to use colors that work well with warm colors. Whites, tans and beiges are a good place to start.
-Patterned tile floors and walls are common, so use them for inspiration. Select the dominant color and see what colors work well with it.
-Darker colors accent recessed areas like windows and doorways.
Painting Houses (of Worship)
April 23rd, 2010We believe we’ve been blessed to have painted more than 20 different churches and houses of worship in the past two decades. While serving the Los Angeles County area, our company has occasionally been recommended by our customers to paint projects for their local congregation. While it is a privilege to be a part of making a house feel like a home, it is something even more special to do the same for the religious community. Thank you for letting us paint your houses (of worship)!
A letter from Unity Church of the Valley
Recent exterior painting work in progress!
A list of several religious organizations we have worked with in the past:
Armenian Evangelical Brethren Church 1576 E. Washington Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91104 Belmont Baptist Church 9215 S. Avalon Los Angeles, |CA 90003 Christian Assembly of San Gabriel Valley 8141 E. Hellman Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770 Christ’s Church in the City at Griffith Park 3852 Edenhurst Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039 East Whittier Christian Church 9951 S Mills Ave. Whittier, CA 90504 Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church 438 E. Harvard Rd. Burbank CA 91501 Faithful Service Baptist Church 1416 W. 37th Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90018 First African Methodist Episcopal Church 1700 North Raymond AvenuePasadena, CA 91103-1837 First Baptist Church at La Crescenta 4441 La Crescenta Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91324 First Presbyterian Church, El Monte 11508 Valley Blvd. El Monte, CA 91732 First Presbyterian Church of Sherman Oaks 4445 Nobel Ave. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 First United Methodist Church 500 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101 Grace United Methodist Church 4112 W. Slauson Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90043 Guardian Angel National Catholic Church 118. N. Commonwealth Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90020 La Canada United Methodist Church 104 Berkshire Place La Canada, CA 91011 Rejoyce in Jesus Ministries, Inc. P.O. Box 47775 Los Angeles, CA 90047 Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary Shekinah Community 8008 Loyola Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 St. Lukes Anglican Catholic Church 1808 2nd Street
La Verne, CA 91750-5315 The Living Branch Culver City Foursquare Church 12668 Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 30452 Unity Church of the Valley 2817 Montrose Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214 Valley Presbyterian Church 9200 Haskell Ave. N. Hills, CA 91343
Painting a Historic Architectural Landmark
April 15th, 2010In March 2010, we had a wonderful opportunity to paint the interior and exterior of the historic Derby House, a architectural landmark in Glendale, designed by Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright, in 1926. This was the second time we were asked to paint the building, this time to prepare it for a tour for architecture students. The interior color was selected by a famous decorator who chose paint imported from Ireland. For the exterior, it was a challenge for our painters to paint around the striking stone facades. We hope to continue to help preserve a great piece of local history.
Charity work for Pasadena Ronald McDonald House
April 11th, 2010It feels great to be able to support organizations that help neighborhood families. We had an opportunity to paint an interior job for a Ronald McDonald House in Pasadena. For more information about the organization, please visit Ronald McDonald Pasadena!
Here is one of our painters putting the finishing touches to the job! What a cheerful color!
Welcome to House Painting Inc.’s Blog!
April 10th, 2010Welcome to our blog! We hope that you will visit often to keep track of what’s going on with our company and hear about the latest news.
We want to remind you a little bit about our company:
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