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Fresh Home Blog posts tagged as "paint".

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DIY: How to Paint Chevron Stripes

by fh_morgan on OCTOBER 26, 2011
Hi all — I'm excited to introduce our final new Fresh Face, Morgan Cullen from CasaCullen. Morgan and her handy hubby, Walt, tackle huge projects in their Austin home seemingly every week. (Seriously, when do you guys sleep?!) One of my favorite projects is the beautiful chevron stripes they painted in their new baby's nursery.... Read more »
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where do you add color in your home?

by fh_heather_r on AUGUST 10, 2011
Alright, readers,  spill it—the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you Fresh Home! Where is your secret spot … to add color? We’re looking for the secret nooks, counters, shelves and anywhere else you have added color to your home. Lets think outside the paint can—have you gotten creative with... Read more »
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how to prepare to paint a room

by fh_heather_r on JULY 20, 2011
There is buyer’s remorse and then there is painter’s regret. I experienced this regret in full after spontaneously painting my kitchen wall burgundy, rather than off-white. Classic mix-up, right? Actually not. What I failed to practice was “decorating restraint.” What I thought would be a bold and exciting change, turned into a hellish, quick-fix-it project... Read more »
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how to paint a house (and keep a marriage)

by fh_heather on JULY 07, 2011
Ok, y'all. I need your help. This summer, my husband and I are taking on a big project: repainting our house. Since we value our time (and our marriage), we're not going to DIY, we're going to HIY-hire it yourself. Problem is, we still have to choose the colors ourselves, and we're the couple who... Read more »
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how painted ceilings changed my life

by fh_kerri on JUNE 22, 2011
Anyone who knows me, knows that I love color. From my plum toenails, to my pink lip gloss, to the fab red-green- and black-flowered scarf that I am wearing as I write this, I have never been one to shy away from color. It makes me feel alive and gives me energy. When we arrived... Read more »
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nate berkus painting tips

by fh_rachel on MAY 10, 2011
Last night I was lucky enough to attend a Lowe's/Valspar event hosted by Nate Berkus. Yes, those are tight yellow pants that he's wearing — which was appropriate since we were talking about color. The rule is, “no fear,” guys — with your paint or your pants. We tried out Valspar's Signature Colors Paint, a... Read more »
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yolo colorhouse paint at lowe’s

by fh_rachel on APRIL 18, 2011
I've mentioned before that I used to live in Portland, Oregon. (Yes, yes, I've seen and laughed along with “Portlandia.”) I loved living in that rainy town for many reasons, but a big one was that some of the coolest and most innovative companies are born there. One of my favorites: Yolo Colorhouse, a no-VOC,... Read more »
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pantone color of the year: honeysuckle

by fh_rachel on DECEMBER 10, 2010
Each year, the color gurus over at Pantone pair up with top fashion designers to determine the hot colors of the year. This year, they've revealed a pretty palette of nearly jewel tones, which we can expect to see gracing the runways at Fashion Week: Of these, Pantone determined the 2011 Color of the Year,... Read more »
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diy: how to paint furniture

by fh_rachel on NOVEMBER 03, 2010
I'm buying myself a bit of time before my wardrobe reveal because-between you and me-I haven't finished! So I thought I'd show a quick before-and-after of the dresser that I finished first, and give a few haggling tips on buying second-hand furniture and a basic step-by-step on painting furniture. This dresser was a Craiglist find... Read more »
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diy: my wardrobe makeover, part 1

by fh_rachel on OCTOBER 27, 2010
When I moved into my first Brooklyn apartment, I didn't have a closet or a dresser, so I bought this bulky and, uh, ugly wardrobe from Craigslist for $20. A good deal as long as I promised myself to rehab it ASAP. It took me until after I moved to my second Brooklyn apartment-which was... Read more »
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