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The Magic of Paint Choosing Wall Colors for Your Home

by Painter Lady

About the Author

Kelly Bruce Bernier has been in the design and redesign business for over 10 years.

Her passion has always been with color in decorating and home improvement.

She has tried to help clients understand the ‘magic of paint’ and how it’s an inexpensive way to update and refresh a room without having to change anything else!

An expert in color and paint, Kelly has given seminars to both large and small groups, on taking the ‘mystery’ out of how to begin and where to start the paint color selection.

She stresses that paint color is the foundation of the room and certain questions should be asked by the home owner before beginning a project.

Kelly is also a member of the worldwide interior refiner network, the IRN, which was founded by Lauri Ward of New York City.

You can view more photos and information on Kelly’s website at isredesign.com

Overwhelmed with your painting project? Too many colors to choose from? ‘The Magic of Paint – Choosing Wall Color (more…)

The Magic of Paint- Choosing Wall Colors for Your Home

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Weekend Painter’s DVD. How to Paint Like a Pro!

by Painter Lady

The host, Greg Martin, an actual Licensed Painting Contractor with over 34 years experience, has devised this simple method for all homeowners and renters alike to Speed-Up their Weekend Painting Time.

Perhaps for the first time Weekend Painter’s can learn exactly how the Pro’s Paint, avoiding common mistakes beforehand, and accomplishing what they never thought possible before this!

House Painting Instructional DVD. How to Paint Like a Pro!

Lessons on learning and mastering the brush and roller. First Of It’s Kind DVD!
Step by Step Demonstrations! Tool list and patching too. Interior demonstrations. Easy to learn and Quick to do!

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1001 Ideas for Color & Paint

by Painter Lady

From Publishers Weekly
Painting a room is the “quickest and most cost-effective way to dramatically transform the look of your home,” says Callery (Right First Time Decorating).

For those ready to take the plunge into color, the author explains how colors are perceived, what color schemes work and how to achieve them.

Using that classic elementary-school art class prop, the color wheel, Callery illustrates the differences between primary, secondary and tertiary colors, as well as harmonizing, contrasting, warm and cool colors.

She then addresses various schemes, starting with naturals and neutrals, moving through “Mediterranean magic” and “exotic looks,” and into “period colors” which, when used in a historic home, create a link with the past, but when used in a modern home, lend “a whole new feeling of identity.”

Although Callery provides plenty of instruction for overwhelmed readers, she also urges them to think creatively. For example, if you like neutrals, “think of na (more…)