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“I
think your color sense is remarkable; you've helped me choose colors in
6 rooms (I believe it's been 4 rooms, the entry hallway, and one
bathroom) and we have been more than pleased with the results in each of
the rooms. The colors are so pleasing and your attention to detail
ensures that the colors beautifully complement the furnishings and
accessories of the rooms. And, of course, we always used Benjamin Moore
paints!” - A.M. McLean, VA
Wall and Ceiling Color Consultation
Some clients prefer to start with paint color to update their
surroundings. Don’t forget the ceiling color! We recommend and use
Benjamin Moore’s Aura paint, and have color swatch samples of the entire
Benjamin Moore paint line as needed for your project. No matter which
paint you use, always select the colors from the company whose paint you
will be using. Don’t assume that the color harmonies will be the same if
your painter suggests he can “match” them at another paint store.
Need a painter? Ask us for a
referral of a trusted professional.
Color for Walls and Ceilings
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 Consider the effect of lighting. Color choices should be evaluated in
daylight, twilight, and the lighting used at night. At Vienna Paint we
have a simulator to view colors under both daylight and room light.
Every color is affected by light not only at the time of day, but by
which corner of the room it is in. When you select color, you are
selecting a range of color, and you need to evaluate it on that basis.
Consider the interaction between the wall color and fabrics in
upholstery and custom window treatments. Paint, fabrics, carpet,
furnishings, flooring, and tile, stone, or glass elements may react
differently to the changes in light, and it is important to select
colors which remain compatible throughout the day and evening.
Listen to your artwork when selecting color. Deriving the best choice of
paint color from priority elements in the room, such as a wonderful
painting, or a fabric which is providing the melody for the room, brings
the best out of a room, because the color harmonies are closer.
Before and After
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Art and Color
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Ask us about exciting new trends in wallcoverings, another way to
achieve a new color and texture, whether on the walls or the ceiling. We
carry wallcoverings from Thibaut, Stroheim and Romann, and others,
providing wonderful options for a range of design styles, from
contemporary to traditional, and eclectic styles in between. We now also
partner with Vienna Paint, a local Benjamin Moore dealer whose
wallcovering library includes the fabulous Ronald Redding wallcoverings,
and many other designer lines. Contemporary options in wallcoverings
include new textures with sand and glass beading, flocking, and photo
murals. Wallcoverings are being used for accent walls as well as for
entire rooms. Paintable wallcoverings can add dimensionality to walls
where a contrast color is not helpful, or interest to ceilings. New wall
decals, whether in the form of quotes or graphic elements, are removable
enhancements to walls, and offer new options for the homeowner and
business owner.
Contact Us for an appointment in your
home, to begin the transformation of your home with an overall plan. Or
come visit with Linda most Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am -2pm at
Vienna Paint in Vienna, VA. After participating for the past two years
in Benjamin Moore’s pilot program, the LINK referral program, as a color
consultant referred by Benjamin Moore, Linda now has a new relationship
with Vienna Paint. Paint consultation in the store is free. Call the
store to confirm her hours, and bring in photos, swatches, or other
samples, to assist in selecting the best colors for your project. For
the Vienna store address, hours and phone number,
Click Here. In home
consultations are especially helpful for open floor plans, or when the
colors need to be derived from existing art and furnishings, and for
exterior paint color consultations. We also are available to consult on
site at small business locations. Our flat fee of $150 includes the
initial consultation to learn about your preferences, and guidelines for
up to three rooms, with recommendations for wall, trim and ceiling
colors. For additional spaces, the fee is prorated, and a flat fee is
agreed upon for the scope of the project. Each paint color consultation
includes a card with a color chip and description of each color and
where it is to be applied, for your files, one card per interior room or
exterior. A comprehensive list of the colors, paints and finishes, will
be emailed for use by your painter.
Linda is also scheduling seminars on numerous topics related to the use
of color in the home. Use the Contact Us
form to be added to the list for information on upcoming seminars.
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