Platinum Painting Blog

5 Timeless Colors to Consider to Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets

April 12, 2022

gray to paint your kitchen cabinets

Orange—it’s a vibrant, fun color. You can even brighten up a space by putting it on a wall, but some colors just do not work on kitchen cabinets. If you don’t want to cause flashbacks to kitchens in the 60s and 70s or some other decade, you need to select your kitchen cabinet color wisely.  

Various colors of cabinets have had their day, but what if you don’t want to choose a passing fad? What if you want your cabinets to stay in style for many years? Here are five classic colors to pick from to paint your kitchen cabinets.

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5 Outdated Home Designs No One Wants to See Again

March 11, 2022

popcorn ceiling showing outdated home designs

If you’ve lived in your house for a long time, you may notice some things that make it feel outdated after a while. It can feel like your home is trapped in the past, even if you have tried to put modern furnishings in it.

Although some bygone home trends are revived in style over time, others are solidly locked in the past where they belong. How can you know which features of your home to keep and which to change? Here are five outdated designs that probably won’t be making a comeback anytime soon—or ever!

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Designing a Home Office? Check Out These Tips!

February 10, 2022

colorful home office

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home has become the norm for many employees across the country. Now that you’re spending more time in your home office, you may be thinking it’s time to freshen it up. After all, having a beautiful and functional workspace can make a huge difference in your productivity. That said, here are a few tips to keep in mind when designing your home office.  

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Watch for These 4 Exterior Paint Trends in 2022

January 14, 2022

green house with black door showing exterior paint trends

In 2022, you may want to tackle some home projects. Perhaps you’re getting your house ready to put on the market, and you want it to stand out from other listings. Maybe you simply want to enjoy what you see when you look at the outside of your home. It’s the perfect time to address the exterior paint so your house provides a beautiful, welcoming sight.

In any case, it can be helpful to know about exterior paint trends from designers. Keep reading to learn what’s in style right now and how you can give your home a fresh, new look!

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Boost Your Home’s Value with Exterior Painting

December 14, 2021

man exterior painting

Are you interested in selling your home? You’re probably scouring the internet for ways to boost your home’s value and appeal significantly. Well, there’s one relatively simple thing that can help you accomplish just that – exterior painting. Not only will a high-quality paint job entice prospective buyers, but it will keep them from having to do it themselves for several years. And that, in itself, can be a big selling point! If you’re still not convinced, read along to learn a few ways exterior painting can boost your home value.

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Paint Colors That Will Make Your Bathroom Look Timeless

November 10, 2021

modern bathroom color

When you first purchased your home, were you unhappy with the way your bathroom looked? Maybe it looks outdated, and you simply want to freshen it up to match the rest of your home. Well, an excellent way to give it new life and style is with a fresh coat of paint. Not only can it transform your bathroom into one you’ve always envisioned, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to do so! That said, here are some classic, timeless bathroom colors you should consider.

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How to Choose the Right Interior Paint Gloss

October 6, 2021

interior painting

A fresh coat of paint can go a long way in improving the interior of your home. Initially, choosing a paint color may not seem like a difficult decision, but you can easily feel overwhelmed once you stand face-to-face with the endless number of colors and finishes to choose from. Since each type of paint gloss has its own practical and decorative job, choosing the right one will require some thought. Luckily, we’ve created a handy guide to help you select the perfect one – just keep reading!

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6 Trending Exterior Paint Colors to Think About

September 17, 2021

home with beautiful exterior paint colors

Perhaps at first glance choosing a paint color for your home’s exterior doesn’t seem like a big decision. However, when you stand in front of the wall of color swatches, you can easily be overwhelmed by the number of options available. One way to narrow down the choices is to know what designers and other homeowners are painting with. How can you know which colors are on trend?

You don’t have to watch endless renovation TV shows or buy tons of design magazines to get an idea of what’s on trend for exterior paint colors. This post compiles some of the most popular, yet enduring, colors that help your home stand out in the best possible way.

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Set the Mood: How Paint Color Can Affect You

July 16, 2021

many interior paint color options

You’ve searched on Instagram for designs you like, but you want your home to reflect your unique style. Standing in front of the wall of color swatches at the paint store only makes the process feel more overwhelming. How will you choose the right interior paint color? Before you can answer that question, you need to ask yourself this one: what kind of mood do you want to have in the room? In this post, you’ll learn how colors may affect your mood and which colors you should consider picking for the walls.

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Kids Rule! How to Paint Your Child’s Room

June 15, 2021

child deciding on colors for painting a child’s room

It seems like you brought your baby home just yesterday. The time has flown by, and your child has outgrown a nursery, ready to have a big kid room. Unlike other areas of the house, which you’ve designed carefully following certain rules, this room is special in that the rules don’t apply! This space can truly be as unique as your child, but where do you start? How can you make sure the room turns out okay? Here are some tips to help!

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