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ARTICLE: 9 Simple Ways To Add Color To An Open Plan House

9 Simple Ways To Add Color To An Open Plan House

May 7, 2013

Yes, I’ve discussed this subject before. But there's still so much more to say!

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In Color Tags open plan house, How to add color to an open plan house, cabinet, window, window treatment, tall cabinet, paint, color, inside corner, accent wall, accent color, fireplace, niche, inset, enclosed area, ceiling, door, interior door, bookcase, 05.18.13 DESIGN REFRESH
Paint Yourself A New Reality With This Space Bending Optical Illusion

Create An Illusion With Paint

April 8, 2013

It's the oldest trick in the book:

Using paint to trick the eye. 

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In Color Tags paint, optical illusion, interior design, interior designer, Carla Aston, camouflage, interior design trick, design trick, color, lower ceiling, 04.21.13 DESIGN REFRESH

When You Shouldn't Paint The Wood Paneling

March 22, 2013

There's a trend going around right now that has a lot of people reaching for their paintbrushes.

They're painting their wood paneling.

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In Color Tags wood, Carla Aston, interior design, interior designer, wood paneling, design rule, paint, painting, den, trend, trends, rules, rules are made to be broken, We Love Wood Week, 03.23.13 DESIGN REFRESH
Here's The Absolute Best Approach To Designing Your Own Accent Wall ➤ http://CARLAASTON.com/designed/diy-accent-wall-tips-advice

Here's The Best Approach To Designing Your Own Accent Wall

February 12, 2013

There was a time in the 80s when this was the HOTTEST decorating trend going...

Accent walls.

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In Decorating Tags accent wall, color, paint, wallpaper, wall, wall design, DIY, How to, interior design, interior designer, Carla Aston, 02.23.13 DESIGN REFRESH
32 Rooms Beautified By Strategic Splashes Of Color ➤ http://CARLAASTON.com/designed/splash-color-spice-happy-home

32 Rooms Beautified By Strategic Splashes Of Color

February 11, 2013

Sometimes a simple splash of color can change the entire dynamic of a room.

It will take it from ordinary to WOW!

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In Color Tags elements of design, color, paint, painting, splash of color, interior design, Carla Aston, interior designer, 02.23.13 DESIGN REFRESH
Do You Have What It Takes Paint Your Cabinets A Bold, New Color? Find Out ➤ http://CARLAASTON.com/designed/it-takes-guts-to-paint-color-cabinets

Are You Gutsy Enough To Paint Your Cabinets A Bold, New Color?

January 28, 2013

It takes guts to do this. 

Because painting a built-in cabinet is more time consuming, labor intensive and smelly than painting the walls.

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In Color Tags interior designer, cabinetry, interior design, cabinets, paint brush, built-in cabinets, DIY, oil based paint, pint, color, white cabinetry, paint cabinets, DIY painting, paint, built-ins, white cabinets, Carla Aston, 02.09.13 DESIGN REFRESH
ARTICLE | How To Add Color To An Open Plan House - Tip #439: Just A Dab Will Do Ya | Image Source: Victoria Pearson & House Beautiful | CLICK TO ENJOY... http://carlaaston.com/designed/how-to-add-color-open-plan-house-dab-will-do-ya | (KWs: paint, wall )

How to add color to an open plan house | Strategically Placed Color Edition

November 6, 2012

You have an open plan house and the off-white walls just go on forever. So you’re a little nervous about dousing your walls in your favorite hue.

What should you do?

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In Designing Tags interior designer, paint, how to, open plan home, open plan house, tip, open plan, Carla Aston, interior design, color, How to add color to an open plan house, advice, wall
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