Category Archives: Paint

Kitchens Matter

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Design Perspectives LLC

When selling a home for top dollar, color, flooring, bathrooms and lighting all contribute to the goal.. but perhaps nothing speaks to a buyer more than a fresh kitchen. It’s most often “the hub”: the primary gathering and entertainment space … Continue reading →

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Acting on Staging Advice

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Design Perspectives LLC

Smart sellers have an open mind.  These clients were very smart.  They recognized that the 30-plus year old home they want to sell needs to appeal to today’s buyers.  They “let go” of design selections they had made over several … Continue reading →

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Master Bath: First Things First

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Design Perspectives LLC

My client’s home is in a great location in Keller, but was in need of updates to sell, but more importantly, updates to enjoy in the meantime. Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and paint color are critical to making a home look … Continue reading →

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Let the Quilt Be the Star

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Design Perspectives LLC

My client is a gifted quilter.  Now that her daughter’s bedroom has been calmed, her quilting talents come shining through.  What we did:  painted the accent wall a deeper shade of blue to “pop” the quilt; painted the other walls in the … Continue reading →

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The Room She Grew Up In

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Design Perspectives LLC

As our children become young adults, bedroom updates ought to grow with them.  This all purple bedroom with green drapes was toned down with a singular purple accent wall (still the favorite color) and hidden tilt shutters that compliment the handmade quilt that is planned … Continue reading →

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Staging: A Fresh Set of Eyes

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Design Perspectives LLC

A universal “staging truth”:  sometimes all it takes is a fresh set of eyes.  We can’t see our own stuff. This Southlake home required only minor tweaking:  removal of some time-stamped window treatments, some fresh paint here and there, a … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Color and Floors When Selling A Home

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Design Perspectives LLC

The sellers had the foresight to know that to sell at competitive pricing, dated wallpaper needed to come down in the dining room, all walls needed a fresh coat of neutral paint, but most importantly, they needed to focus on … Continue reading →

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Pantone Color of the Year 2019

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Design Perspectives LLC

The Pantone Color Institute’s annual color forecast provides a global point of view on the movement of color.  Every year, since 2000, Pantone has named a color of the year, as a trendsetting concept for branding, marketing, fashion and design for … Continue reading →

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NIGHTWATCH: Pittsburgh Paint Color of the Year 2019

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Design Perspectives LLC

PPG Paints has named Night Watch, a luxurious deep green, as its 2019 Color of the Year. The shade, which evokes lush foliage and the soothing influence of the outdoors, will be at the forefront of next year’s design trends, … Continue reading →

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Starting with the Jack and Jill

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Design Perspectives LLC

This client has a myriad of home improvements in mind – a new kitchen, floors,  furnishings and window treatments are all on her wish list.  But with water dripping through the wall from the Jack and Jill shower through the ceiling below, … Continue reading →

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