eggshell or flat finish is easy to clean.
A satin finish provides a good balance of qualities by offering a slight sheen that brightens the room without also advertising any flaws in the wall the way a glossier finish would. When it comes to colors, avoid painting a room entirely in a bland color like white or a bold color like violet or a deep blue. One color to particularly avoid is orange, which Realtor’.ca says is a turn-off to at least 54% of buyers. Instead, go with a warmer, lighter hue. Popular colors include greens, blues, yellows, and even grays. Feel free to paint the trim or decorate with a bolder color to accent the room. If you are particularly adventurous, you can even go ahead and do a whole accent wall in a bold color — just not in every room. One place where white is still recommended is the exterior of the home. It looks clean and is easy to accent by painting the trim, doors, and shutters a bolder color that will help your home stand out from the crowd and enhance its curb appeal. When it comes to how much to spend, there is not much to worry about here. A hundred dollars will buy you all the paint and materials you need for nearly any given room. If you are repainting with the same color or one similar to what is already there, you can save a little money by going with a lower quality paint and only doing one coat. If you are completely changing the color though, spend the extra money for a good paint, preferably from a specialty store like Sherwin-Williams or Repcolite.
WALLPAPER
Once the most popular option for covering up drywall or accenting a room in the form of borders, wallpaper has very
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