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Crown Molding

January 19, 2014

I am painting the rest of the molding in the house a dark brown and want to know if I should paint the crown molding dark brown as well because the ceiling is staying an ivory colour?

Best paint color for colonial house?

May 19, 2013

Exterior cedar siding, painted colonial house. What kind of paint to use, color? Now is white with black shutters.

We are going to remodel our bathroom replacing our vanity from a medium oak to a dark brown and neutral colored walls, and floor. Do we need to change the medium oak trim to brown, and do we also need to stain the inside of the door brown so it

Bathroom Trim

February 20, 2013

Hi. If I paint my trim color an off-white, should I buy biscuit or white toilets/tubs?

Color for Closet Doors, Trim, and Ceiling Molding

January 15, 2013

Just painted a small bedroom a light pink and antique lace ceilings. HW floors were installed med spice maple. Can I paint the baseboard same color as ceiling and stain the closet bifold door and trim and stain ceiling cornice or should they all be ivory?

Crown Molding Paint Color

November 11, 2012

I have low ceilings. Is it better to paint the crown molding the same color as the ceiling or the walls? The ceiling is off white and the walls are a deep tan/beige.

Bedroom Help

September 10, 2012

My Bedroom set is Antique white, my duvet and drapes are burgundy. Laminated floor is a gold colour. Please help me on choosing a colour for the walls.

Can I use something other than white on my ceiling without shrinking the room?

July 7, 2012

I inherited a very small house which was completely painted white from one end to the other. I’ve never owned a home before and have only vague ideas about how to make it my own, but I know I should start with paint. I am considering an Ozark Mountain cottage

Color for House

June 1, 2012

My house has brick on the front. It isn’t all brick, just brick on the first story of the front, the rest is shingle. The trim around the windows is bright white which needs to stay that way since it’s a wood-like composite so no need to paint. The stairs

Choosing Exterior Paint Colors

April 21, 2012

I need help to choose color to paint my house exterior. My roof is charcoal grey and bricks are red. What color should I choose for my aluminum sidings, trims, window shutters, garage door and front door? I was planning to use red for trims, shutters, garage door and white