Sometimes we can get all wrapped up in the latest trend in colour, or lack thereof, at the moment. You may be tempted to paint all your walls white, and grey, rip out all your carpets, and throw out most of what you own in Home decor. Trends are well, Tr-ends, the very word itself ends with -end. Trends end, they come and they go. Don't get caught in the Trend of the moment. If you're going to be in your house for the next 10 years or so, paint your walls with colours that make you happy. How happy will you be with drab, grey walls in the middle of winter? Don't be afraid to add some colour to your decor.
Today we look back at Historical colours - what was popular in early Virginian homes? Board and Batten, Mouldings and trim painted in various hues, these all add interest to rooms.
Someone confessed to me, the other day, that she had a thing for antique chairs, and collected them at auctions and yard sales. The green of the chairs stands out from the blue of the walls, yet it all works beautifully together.
This is a wonderful example of a two-colour distress technique. One colour is layered over another, and then distressed. This gives a piece of furniture a wonderful, old patina.
Visit our store, the Camellia to see Cottage Paint furniture charts, sample charts, and much more. Yes you can buy Cottage Paint to try out. They come in 8oz.jars, quarts, and gallons.
The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On.
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