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2home:5 Trends to Watch for in Custom Kitchen Design;
3outdoors:How to Cook a Turkey on a Spit Over a Bonfire;
2home:Kitchen Design-How to Pick Your Paint;
2home:10 Design Concepts for the Financially Challenged;
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2home:Kitchen Design-How to Pick Your Paint

The most important part of your kitchen re-do is in the color choice and paints that you choose. Here you will find a few tips that I have found to make the process easier as well as less costly.

Do Your Research!-Look through magazines or online to find the right color scheme for you. Try to find a kitchen similar to yours. Be realistic, you want this to be a stress-free and economical project.

References-Print off or tear out a picture of the kitchen design and colors of your choice. Carry it with you for paint and accessories.

Color Choices-Choose two colors and one neutral. Remember-this is a re-do. Choose something different. Stay away from a shade lighter or darker than what you already have. Different brands offer different shades. The slightest difference in your shade can throw off the balance of your accent colors. Collect color chips made by all brands. Make sure to compare them and to pick the shades and colors in your own lighting.

Paints-Put your money into good paint. Some will be gooey going on, or be too thin to cover, causing wasted paint and more stress. The better paint will flow and cover easily, saving you money in the end.

Brushes-A good 2" angle brush is a must. It is wonderful for the hard-to-reach places and can make the perfect edge. More is better when it comes to the amount of paint you want on your brushes and rollers.

Be Brave!-If you have done your homework, it will pay off. Your kitchen can look just as good, if not better, than your reference picture.

Good planning leaves more money in your pocket!

(c) 2006 Terri Oh

2home:10 Design Concepts for the Financially Challenged

Don't let the urge to redecorate be hampered by a lack of funds!

These are just a few ideas for redecorating on a tight budget:

1. Placemats and Table Runners - Using colored cloth placemats and table runners on furniture surfaces will add an accent to your room without causing clutter.


2. Lamp Shades-You can change out your lamp shades on existing lamps for a lot less than purchasing an entirely new lamp. Try using colors to change the mood of the room you are working on.


3. Garage Sale Knick-Knacks-Wake up early on a Saturday morning, and hit some garage sales. You can find accent pieces and even antique furniture pieces that will change the look of your room for little cost.


4. Candles -A set of three candles, whether the same size or different sizes, in different colors, will add warmth to your room. You do not need anything fancy, just a few 3in x 6in pillar candles on a table with a bamboo mat underneath can make a wonderful centerpiece.


5. Prints -Visit your local craft store and look at their selection of poster sized prints. You can either have these framed, or stop at Wal-Mart for a poster frame. You can get inexpensive poster frames in oak, black, silver, gold, brass...there are usually quite a few options for generally under 20 dollars.


6. Original Art -Posterboard, acrylic paint, any size picture frame.


7. Unused Furniture -Using the same acrylic paint, you can paint your unused or old wooden furniture to use as accent pieces.


8. Tables-Old board games, mounted on a piece of fabric covered plywood and coated with a sealant, can make a fun table top for a child's room.


9. Old Books-Stop at your local thrift store and pick up a stack of old books that you can stack on a table to create a pedestal for a candle grouping, plant or lamp in order to some depth on a flat surface.


10. Lighting-As simple as it sounds, change the wattage of your light bulbs for a whole different look to the room.

Again, some simple and fun ideas to change the look of your existing decor when the money just isn't there!

(c) 2006 Terri Oh