Your eyes do not deceive you -- in fact, they should be wide and sparkly right about now. Pantone, infamous for their color swatches and identification, has come out with their own line of paints matchable to any Pantone shade.
Now you know you can find the perfect shade for any project by just matching up the names or codes for your specific Pantone color choice and will never have buyers' remorse again.
According to their website, "PANTONE Paints are imported from Holland, the country that has led the world's paint industry for more than two centuries. The paints of Holland are the best because they are formulated with expensive resins, which are carefully combined with high concentrations of finely ground pigments, inexpensive fillers are never used."
We're always on the lookout for new products -- and when they're eco-friendly, we consider that a bonus. So when we stumbled across Green Planet Paints, we were intrigued by the claim on their website.
Green Planet Paints are all-natural, plant-based interior paints that are so safe the company claims you can bathe in them. Wow - talk about an inventive sales pitch! We have to admit - we were a little tempted to fill up the tub with a couple of gallons of eggshell and have a nice, relaxing soak. Instead, we'll leave the paint where it belongs -- on our walls!
So what's the secret of Green Planet Paints? They combine mineral pigments with plant chemistry, creating a sustainable formula that's completely VOC-free. The paint is as high-performance as other interior brands, meaning you don't have to worry about sacrificing quality for non-toxicity.
If you live in an older home, it's likely that you have wood trim in at least one (or all) rooms of your house. We've talked before about the pros and cons of painting wood. For purists, painting older wooden trim is nothing short of tragic. For others, however, painting the trim is a way to freshen it up and, in a lot of cases, brighten a darker material. And sometimes, you just need a change!
If you're worried about compromising the quality and look of the wood but can't take its existing condition/hue any longer, why not try staining it as opposed to painting? Stains are available in a wide range of shades, meaning you could go for a rich, dark hue or try something that's on the lighter side.
Plus, the stain will allow the grain and details of the wood to show through, rather than obscuring them with paint. Think of it as a happy medium between doing nothing and painting.
With fall quickly approaching, you may have the urge to change something in your home. Personally, I find myself spending more time on decorating, de-cluttering and organizing my abode in the weeks before winter, almost as if I'm preparing for cold weather-induced nesting.
If you're seeking a dramatic change but aren't ready for a top-to-bottom renovation, applying new paint might just do the trick. Focus on one room or, if you're feeling ambitious, try a range of new hues throughout your home.
With help from Canadian House & Home, we've rounded up some of the top picks for fall-inspired paint colors. Sure, there are some dramatic dark tones on the list, but you'll also find multi-dimensional neutrals that work with a variety of decor.
1. Farrow & Ball's Setting Plaster: This is the perfect choice if you love the crisp look of a neutral but want something beyond white. Depending on the light, the color shifts from "a muddy peach to a pink-ish beige," according to H&H, and is an ideal choice for a bedroom.
