PAINTING YOUR BEDROOM

Whether it is a guest room, children’s room or the master bedroom, we know that choosing the right colors for these very personal spaces is an essential part of the creative process. We work closely with you and take many things into consideration—from the furniture style and accessories colors to the personality of the person who spends time in the space. If you want to match the color in bedspread, photograph, area rug or pillow, we have the knowledge and experience to find the exact look and feel you desire. We can also create custom colors to match various design themes in your home.

Because bedrooms are sanctuaries for those who occupy them, the colors you select for your walls are a reflection of one’s personality and what is aesthetically comfortable and pleasing. At Gulfside, we will work with you to make each bedroom in your home is a true reflection of the occupant. Our professional residential painters are experienced artists, and bedroom painting is among their areas of expertise.

Home Interior Painted by Kingsmen Touches

As you know, there are many things to consider when you begin to plan a bedroom painting project. Let us simplify the process for you with our years of expert service and experience. Our interior painters will help you select the right products for each aspect of the job, and work within the budget that best meets your needs.

Our professionals will work with yours to find the right color solutions for your bedrooms. We are experienced in special painting requirements and can achieve the desired results regardless of the complexity of the job.

TRENDY EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINT COMBINATIONS

If you plan to refreshen the exterior paint colours for your house or choose a colour palette for a brand new home, one of the most important decisions that you’ll have to make is the colour scheme. Exterior paint colour combinations typically consist of three colours—a dominant colour for the siding, and colours for the trim and accent. The right exterior colours impact the overall appearance of your home maximize its curb appeal. However, colour selection represents a challenge because of the many variety of shades and hues on the market.

Kingsmen Touches® has seen some colour combinations come and go, while other colors remain popular no matter the current flavors of the day. This short guide looks at some colour palettes that are currently trending.

What Colours Should I Paint My House?

Determine whether you prefer warm, cool or neutral exterior paint colours for your house. As you research exterior paint combinations, keep in mind the visual impact that your chosen colours will have on your home. For example, dark exterior colours can make a home appear smaller. In contrast, painting the exterior of a large home on a small lot in lighter colours, makes the structure seem more proportional to the lot size.

Some of the more interesting colour combinations that you may want to consider include:

• White/Aquamarine/Tangerine -- Among the exterior colour schemes trending this year, white siding, aquamarine paint for framing trim and shutters. Accent the front door with Tangerine to create an attention-getting effect. This colour scheme, or similar colour combinations, works well for colonial architectural styles.

• Stormy Gray/Paprika Red/Bright White -- Available in a wide range of hues, gray has always been a colour that exudes a chic sophisticated look on the exterior. Use stormygray as the dominant colour for the siding. Paint eaves, window frames, porch trim, and accent the front door, with Paprika Red. Apply Bright White paint to window sashes to make your home a real showstopper.

• Buttercream Yellow/White/Black -- Yellow creates an enthusiast happy vibe when selected as the dominant colour in a palette. Yellows with a red undertone delivers a classic look on the exterior. Buttercream Yellow walls combined with a pristine Bright White trims and accents. Set off these colours with a black-shingled roof makes your homes irresistible and will jettison its curb appeal into the stratosphere.

These are just a few of the more popular exterior colour combinations. Consult your painting professional to find the right colour scheme for your home.

Tips for Exterior Paint Colours Selection

You can use paint colors to highlight specific architectural attribute For example, if you have a black roof, you may want to consider cool shades for your exterior color palette. If you have brown shingles, warmer colours tend to work best. Some other factors that you note include:

    Neighbors’ exterior paint schemes – Make sure that the colour scheme you choose matches the same level of intensity as surrounding homes.

    Local ordinances – Extend your colour selection research to investigate regional and historical colour schemes.

To add more impact to your dominant exterior colour, chose darker or lighter colour variations to accent building components like eaves, shutters and window frames.

Professional Expertise

Regardless of the final choice of colours for your home, exterior painting is a big project that requires careful consideration and preparation. Kingsmen Touches specializes in interior and exterior painting for both residential and commercial projects. Whether you need a second opinion on paint colour combinations or prefer to put the entire project in the hands of an expert, we are here to help. Schedule your free estimate and consultation directly on our calendar by choosing the date and time that is convenient for you!

DO-IT-YOURSELFERS TRENDING TOWARDS DARKER INTERIOR PAINT COLOURS

Kingsmen Touches' latest consumer research reveals that today’s do-it-yourselfers are clearly favoring darker interior paint colors over neutrals and lighter tints. And, the trend toward darker colors is being seen in every part of the home.

In an online survey of 540 do-it-yourself painters (homeowners and renters), respondents indicated that bedrooms and living rooms were the areas most frequently repainted during the past year. When painting these rooms, more than twice as many respondents painted them in a darker shade than the previous paint color versus those who brightened up the room with a lighter hue.

The use of dark colors in bedrooms, in particular, isn’t surprising. Designers and even sleep experts both say darker shades in the sleeping quarters make for more restful surroundings. And most agree that dark walls and trim can make a living room or den feel cozier.

What is surprising, however, is that darker paint colors are also being used much more frequently than lighter colors in kitchens and even bathrooms, areas where “light and bright” has been the traditional approach. For every three do-it-yourselfers who repainted those rooms in a color lighter than the previous color, four chose to go with a darker shade.

The trend held true in foyers and hallways, too. There, darker paint colors were again favored by do-it-yourselfers. For every two who used a lighter color when repainting, nearly three applied one that was darker.

Keep in mind that “darker”, as used in the survey, is a relative term. Respondents were asked whether their new paint color was darker or lighter than the previous one, not whether it was, objectively, a truly dark shade.

Still, the conclusion remains: Today’s do-it-yourselfers are no longer sticking with “do no harm” neutrals and lighter tints when painting their surroundings. They’re stepping out and adding darker color than in the past.

What The Colour of Your Homes Says About You

When you are your home and picking out color swatches, remember that there is more to a color than tints and hues; it can speak to your personality. Many times we are attracted to colors not because of their appearance, but because of how they make us feel. Here are some popular exterior colors what they say about you as an individual.

Orange

A person with orange on her home's exterior is generally a balanced individual who is happy, loyal and tends to go-with-the-flow

A red home embodies a dominant personality who is not afraid to take risks. This person is energetic, passionate, courageous and bold.

Green

Found throughout nature, green translates to a very grounded and logical person who rarely passes judgments and is loyal and trustworthy.

Yellow

Cheerful and charming, yellow homes are gaining popularity. The hue is magnetic and displays confidence, intelligence, creativity and the ability to lead.

Blue

Blue homes are also commonly found throughout the country, and are tied together with traits of optimism, patience and devotion. The owner of a blue home tends to be more flexible and idealistic.

Violet & Indigo

These two colors go together in more ways than one as their owners tend to be sensitive and sentimental as well as impulsive and intense. Violet and indigo are very strong colors and the homeowners share ambitious traits and are wise and thoughtful.

The professional home painters at your local Kingsmen Touches are experts in providing you with the highest-quality and longest-lasting exterior painting projects. Throughout their years of experience they have seen countless exterior painting color trends and are well aware of all the painting secrets to give you the best results. Request a painting estimate online today.

PAINT CAN HELP PROMOTE GOOD STUDY HABITS FOR YOUR KIDS.

As you search for ways to instil good study habits in your children at a young age, try decorating their room or rooms in your home with colours and versatile paint ideas that promote mental clarity and overall efficiency. Refrain from painting your child's study space a dark tone - these colours are ungrounded, making it difficult to keep the mind focused on one task. Instead, here are a few ideas for decorating a study space in your home:

                              

• Bright, active and bold colours are thought-provoking and stimulating. They can be any bright or bold shade of your child's favourite colour, but the lighter tones elicit stability, allowing children and adults to maintain focus. White and cream colours are also excellent choices for a study room as they support mental clarity.

                                                    

                                

• Magnetic paint is an up-and-coming favourite for parents and professionals alike. Magnetic paint is just like regular paint but made with tiny particles of iron dust mixed in. The iron dust allows any surface you paint on to hold a magnet, just like your refrigerator. You can even add a layer of regular paint on top of the magnetic paint to match the surrounding colours in your home. Kids love the freedom of playing with magnets on a large space. Teach your kids the importance of organization using magnetic paint on a wall in your study room.

                                                    

        

• Chalkboard paint is another hot item. Painting a wall with chalkboard paint allows kids to draw or write on the wall with chalk and then easily wipe it away with a damp cloth or paper towel. Create a decorative border around the painted area to bring your wall chalkboard to life. This is another great way to teach your children the importance of staying organized, and can also be used for spelling games or creative artwork.

Getting your children's study room set up exactly as you imagine it can be very tasking. Hence, we always advise that you call a professional painter and describe in full, your imagination to them.

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WHY PAINT ANYWAYS?

Why should you paint rooms on the interior of a house? You will be better able to answer this question when the paint job is completed. At that time you will be proud of the beautiful new rooms that you have created. An interior paint job makes the home more attractive, clean, fresh and beautiful, just like it is brand new. Nothing improves the appearance of the home better than a fresh paint job.

Before you paint there may be holes or cracks in the walls and ceiling. Also furniture often makes unattractive marks on the walls. You may just want a change. A good interior house painting totally transforms a home. One of the greatest reasons that I love to complete a paint job is to see how good it makes the homeowner feel. They are always thrilled and grateful for the work.

Another reason to paint an interior is to increase the value of a home. Also, if you are selling the house, it will almost always sell shortly after the application of the home paint, and for a higher price than it would have before the painting. I have painted homes and later heard from the homeowner that the house sold for more than they expected. Many times an appraisal after the painting is for a higher value than it was previous to the work. If there is a vacant home that has been on the market for a long time with no offers, a new coat of paint almost always sells the home within a couple of months. I know this because I have painted a lot of vacant interiors for realtors, and after I am done the house sells in short order.

As you can see, there are a lot of reasons to paint the interior of a home. So let’s get to it! Contact KINGSMEN TOUCHES today for an excellent touch of Royalty. Call or WhatsApp: +2348108147800 or +2349061208655. A trial will surely convince you.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF HOUSE PAINT COLOURS

When choosing interior or exterior house paint, the myriad of hues and shades available makes it easy to find just the right color to accentuate the best features of your home and fit your unique personality and lifestyle. In the hunt for that perfect combination of colors, many people never give any thought to the fact that the concept of painting a home has been around for ages. As far back as 40 thousand years ago, the evidence points to the fact that early humans, although limited to fewer house paint color options, often applied paint to stone and other surfaces in order to brighten up their living spaces.

These “environmentally-friendly” paint products consisted of all natural ingredients, including soot, tree sap, colored clap, and organic by-products combined with blood and fatty oils from animals. Here is a quick history of housing painting over the years.

1200s - 1500s

Throughout history, artisans were commissioned to paint houses. The signs point to house painting as a trade going back to the early years of the 11th century. The house painting profession seems to have begun in the early 1200s. By the fourteenth century, house painter guilds began to gain popularity in England. The guilds -- the Painter’s Company and the Stainer’s Company-- set specific standards for house painting and established the field as a respected profession. The guild members treated their mixing techniques for creating the desired house paint color and painting skills as closely guarded secrets in order to protect their livelihood. The two organizations later merged, becoming the “Worshipful Company of Painters and Stainers.”

Colonial America

In early colonial America, Pilgrims avoided housing painting because they viewed the practice as a demonstration of arrogance, wealth and vanity. In 1630, a Charlestown preacher faced criminal charge of sacrilege after painting the interior of his home. Nonetheless, the demand for interior house painting grew.

During this era, the base material of oil and water were combined with an array of other materials, including lead, iron, copper, berries, fruits, and other ingredients to create a wide variety of types and colors of paint. The color options provided homeowners with the paints needed for walls, ceilings, cornices. The tools of the trade consisted of brushes with wooden handles--made from a variety of hairs. However, the thickness of the paint products made application somewhat challenging.

1700s - 1880s

In 1718, Marshall Smith’s “Machine for the Grinding of Colors” fueled the search for discovering the best method for grinding pigment materials effectively and manufacturing paint in a mill. By the mid 1800’s, linseed oil became the preferred binding agent, because it cost less and protected the painted wood. In 1866, Harry Sherwin, Alanson Osborn and Edward Williams formed the Sherwin, Williams, & Co of Cleveland, Ohio--the first company to produce ready to use paint. Later, Sherwin-Williams created the now familiar re-sealable tin can.

20th Century

Benjamin Moore actually opened its doors in 1833—a few decades before its chief competitor at the time and in the present - Sherwin-Williams. Throughout the 1900s, the paint company invested significant resources into the research and development of chemicals designed to improve the mixing of paint. In 1982, Benjamin Moore designed the computer based color-matching system, which has become an indispensable tool for house paint color selection.

Today, you have thousands of house paint color choices, which can increase the curb appeal on the exterior of your home and create the look and mood that you desire on the interior. Whether you have a residential or commercial painting project, make sure that you work with an experienced, knowledgeable, fast, and reliable painting crew. Contact KINGSMEN TOUCHES on +2348108147800 or +2349061208655 for a free, no-obligation estimate today.

POPULAR COLOURS FOR FAMILY LIVING ROOM: GREENS vs. BROWNS vs. YELLOWS

More laid back than a living room, your family room is a comfortable place you can sit, talk, read, watch TV and movies, or surf the web. The easy-going nature of a family room gives you several different color patterns and styles to choose from.

A fresh paint job has a dramatic and bold effect on your home, and vibrant or neutral colors can deliver unique textures, moods and creativity. Green, brown and yellow are three popular color choices to create a spectacular family room. Here are some of their core characteristics:

• Green: The primary color found in nature, green corresponds with life's riches. Synonymous with prosperity, the color green increases wealth by stimulating the mind and encouraging individual talents to pursue greatness in your own way. Green tones also promote fresh starts and growth, providing a renewed sense of opportunity.
  
• Yellow: Stimulate conversations and clarify your thoughts with smooth yellow tones. Yellow enhances concentration and increases focus on anything you're involved in, whether it's a conversation or a crossword puzzle. Being surrounded by yellow tones enables you to channel your energy on a specific task, and boosts intelligence and mental agility. 
  

• Brown: Although brown is not a primary, secondary or tertiary color, its popularity derives from its prominence in nature. Similar to green tones, shades of brown appear throughout the outdoors in trees, mud, dirt, rocks and sand. These natural tones create a rich and more appealing atmosphere that soothes the mind and allows for peaceful relaxation.

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SHOULD I REMOVE WALLPAPER OR PAINT OVER IT?

When professionally installed, wallpaper can last upwards of 15 years, bringing unique textures and patterns to your home and creating a finished wall surface. However, at some point throughout those 15 years, the wallpaper may become outdated as you gather new furnishings or your personal style changes. A fresh coat of paint provides a quick solution but raises the question - should you remove the wallpaper or simply paint over it?

Removing wallpaper can be time-consuming and potentially create bigger, more harmful problems in your home. Horror stories include taking off dozens of layers of wallpaper only to find more or peeling away one layer along with the drywall or plaster behind it. Removing wallpaper before painting will always yield the best results with fewer long-term problems however so follow these tips to help decide if you should remove the wallpaper or start painting:

• When to remove wallpaper before painting: Anytime wallpaper is loose, ripped or has holes, it should always be removed as these are the signs the wallpaper is beginning to fail. It's also best to consider your future plans for staying in this home. Wallpaper that has been painted over is excruciatingly difficult to remove and will create bigger problems when you decide to redecorate again.

• When to paint over wallpaper: Painting over wallpaper will ensure one thing - your drywall or plaster walls WILL remain intact, avoiding any dreadful horror stories. It's also much easier and less time consuming to start painting right away, rather than removing wallpaper and adhesive, then painting. If you decide to paint over wallpaper, make sure to add adhesive in loose areas and replace damaged sections. Before painting, add a coat of spackle so the wallpaper's texture won't show and use an oil-based primer to seal the adhesive in the paper and away from the moisture in the paint.

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EXTERIOR PAINTING DEFINITELY INCREASES THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME

With residential real estate sales at a steady rate of growth across the country, many homeowners are putting their homes on the market. For some people, the process of selling their property means that they will need to make some minor repairs and upgrades to make it more attractive and improve salability. If you are ready to sell your home and want to compete effectively with similar homes on the market and receive the highest sales price possible-- an exterior paint job can help you achieve your objectives. Fading, peeling or outdated paint may turn off prospective buyers for your home.

A fresh coat of paint improves the curb appeal of your home and enhances the potential value of what may arguably be your biggest investment.

The Benefits of an Exterior Paint Job

Although an interior paint job might be just as important, most designers and real estate professionals would agree that new exterior paint is a relatively affordable way to increase the value of your home, significantly. According to Consumer Reports, an exterior paint job can potentially increase the value of your home from 2-5%.

In addition to enabling you to command a higher sales price, painting the exterior of your home provides the following advantages:

- It is more economical to paint versus the installation of new vinyl siding.

- Buyers do not want to worry about expensive repairs--a home painted 20 years ago speaks of deferred maintenance and the need to paint the home soon.

- Employ color to make house appear larger (light shades) or smaller (darker shades) on the lot.

Since most homebuyers will place a high value on the exterior paint appearance, you can expect to receive inquiries about the date the home was last painted and well as the quality of the paint. Use the advantages listed above as selling points for homebuyers.
Tips for Painting the Exterior

Selecting the right exterior paint will give your home a clean look, the widest range of buyers and help improve its value. However, painting the outside of the home comes with a number of challenges.

Here are a few tips to assure a successful project:

- Freshen up the exterior by using striking colors for the railings, window frames, trim, and other accents.

- Select neutral, whites, or creams to appeal to the tastes of the greatest number of buyers.

- Paint vinyl siding the same color or lighter to prevent the material from warping because of heat.

Even if you decide against a complete exterior paint project, consider painting the front door an eye-catching color to make a great first impression.
Measure the Risks

While it may be important to have your home looking its best in order to compete with other properties for sale in your neighborhood, in some cases, you may want to give more careful consideration to the potential pitfall of having the exterior painted paint. For example, if you need a quick sale because your job is relocating or for some other reason, it may not be worth the added expense to delay putting the home on the market. In addition, if the home requires other costly repairs, you may prefer to sell the home “as is”.
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