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Exterior Painting, Home Painters
Written by Colleen Kalil

Get Your Backyard Event Ready

During the warmer months of the year, people want to spend more time outdoors, not just relaxing but also celebrating with friends and family. Whether the gathering is a casual barbeque, a child’s birthday party, or a wedding, everything should look fresh and inviting.

If your home has been the same color for the past decade, consider giving the exterior a refresh with a new combination of colors. Every year, the people at the Pantone Color Institute select a color of the year, which influences the fields of fashion, design, and home décor. The color for 2018 is Ultra Violet, and while the exterior of your home may not be the place for a pop of this vibrant color, there are other palettes that are currently trending.

Before painting, consider the environment around your home. Do you live in a wooded area, downtown, or a more traditional suburban setting? How will the new color fit in with other homes in your neighborhood? The answer to these questions will help you choose the best color scheme for your home. The first step is to select the main color, and then add accent colors. Don’t go overboard with the number of accent colors or you may end up with what looks like a Jackson Pollock painting rather than a fresh, updated exterior.

Exterior colors now trending are gray-blue, pale yellow, Cyprus green, peach, forest green, and red. If you select a bold color like red, keep the trim simple and add a complementary color to the front door. If you absolutely love white as the main color for your home, try updating the accents to forest green, gray-blue, or navy blue. If you live in a lush, forest environment, yellow or peach are options to make your home stand out but not overpower the flora.

If you have a few ideas but need help making your final color choices, contact University Painters. We can help you develop the right color palette for your home. Contact us today so we can help you get prepared for your next backyard event.

interior painting, home painters
Written by Colleen Kalil

Painting Your Home Office With These Colors Can Increase Productivity

Working from home can pose a challenge. It can be hard to concentrate on your work, especially with your family around. If you need to boost your productivity you may need to repaint your office. Walls that are white or gray can dampen your mood and put you to sleep.

Color has a direct affect on how you work and how you perform your business. Chromology, also known as the psychology of color, has been used by companies for years to improve the morale and moods of their employees to better achieve their business goals. Depending on what you do, choosing a new color can help improve your mood and boost your productivity.

How do you know which color is the best for you or your business? Read on to learn more.

Green

This seems like a no brainer but green is the perfect color for your home office. This color helps increase productivity and prosperity. It’s also a soothing color that can help reduce anxiety, especially if you’re stressed out from your job. As it’s a balanced and calming color, money will easily flow to you. Not bad for a fresh change of paint.

Yellow

Yellow isn’t only a bright and cheery color that’s often used in dining rooms and kitchens. Designers love using this color in home offices. It helps boosts your ego, makes you happier, and gives you an optimistic outlook on your work environment. Having this risky color will make you more creative and make you want to take more risks when it comes to your career.

Red

Red has a powerful affect on the mind and body. It helps increases your heart rate, raises your blood pressure, and makes the day go by faster. This is a great color to use if you’re not riddled with stress and anxiety. If you do, though, red may be overwhelming and have an opposite affect on your mind.

Blue

Blue is another soothing color that can help relax your mind during an action packed day. It also helps aid with concentration and wakefulness. Blue is a good choice to use if you’re someone who communicates with his colleagues often and needs to get to the point. Add blue tones to your home office to increase concentration and productivity.

When it comes to decorating your home office, ask yourself which color will personally help you. Have University Painters help you choose the right color. Contact our estimators to get a free quote and to help you with your next project.