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Painters East Bay – Get Inspiration for Interior Painting


When you are ready for a change in your home, one of the first things you may think about doing is repainting.  Sometimes it is tricky to decide what to do with your interior rooms. Whether you hire painters in East Bay or do it yourself, here are some places to find inspiration.

Look around you wherever you go. When you visit a friend, make a note of things you like about their home. You might make mental notes of things you dislike, as well. When you shop, look at store displays, especially in the house wares section and furniture stores. Keep an eye out for design possibilities even when you are outside, as many things in nature can easily be translated into room décor including colors, patterns, styles, and other elements. Don’t be afraid to use your imagination. Think of your favorite colors and designs.

There are many sources of inspiration available online. You can find television show sites that have decorating sections, such as HGTV, Channel 4, This Old House, DIY Network, and many others. These sites offer some of the same tips on their sites as they do on their TV shows. Some have interactive design pages where you can select colors and designs to see if you like them on a wall (even if it is a virtual wall).

Another possibility is magazine related web sites. These include House Beautiful, Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart, Southern Living, and Real Simple. These sites often have room layouts and designs showcased for your viewing pleasure. In many cases even an untrained eye can draw inspiration from their displays.

Choosing colors can be difficult, but it is helpful to see a variety of options, some of which you might not have considered before. The websites of paint sellers and manufacturers can be good for this. Many of the major names in paint have websites with color wheels or suggestions including Behr, Glidden, Dulux, Valspar, Benjamin Moore, Resene, Olympic, and Sherwin-Williams. The Home Depot also has painting suggestions on their website.

Other sites to consider when looking for inspiration are parenting sites, where you can usually find ideas for children’s rooms, and blogs that showcase do-it-yourself room designs. Pinterest is another place to look online for ideas for anyone willing to spend time looking. Sites that focus on remodeling offer options, and there are how-to sites such as Wikihow and eHow where you can find more ideas. And, of course, there’s always Google, or other search engines, where you can input a color name or a design and get an array of different options that may trigger ideas for you.

Your best option is to discuss your interior ideas with painters in East Bay. Professional painters may have ideas for your space that you like, and even if they do not, they can help you get the best quality for your interior.

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