Platinum Painting Blog

Warm Off-White: Consider 2023’s Exterior Paint Trend

February 27, 2023

can of off-white paint with brush

Would you like to make a fresh start in the new year? While dieting and exercise take months to see significant results, painting the exterior of your home is a much faster transformation. Many homeowners look out for what designers recommend, and in 2023, the most talked about shade is warm off-white. This color may initially appear uninspired, but if considered further, it is actually a great choice! Here are four good reasons to follow the 2023 exterior paint trend for your home.

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Interior Color Trends That Will Be “It” in 2023

December 27, 2022

modern orange interior living room

The year is officially coming to an end, which means you’re likely already planning for 2023. Do you want to give your home a different look for the new year? Transforming your space is as easy as trying out a new interior paint color! With the pandemic being another year behind us, you’ll start to see many different shades and hues in homes next year. If you want to know what will be “it” in 2023, simply keep reading!

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What Color Should You Paint Your Interior Trim?

November 16, 2022

closeup of man painting interior trim

If you don’t want to have a cookie-cutter home, you may be looking for ways to make it stand out. Well, one way to make a powerful statement is by going against the grain and painting your interior trim a color other than white. Although they’re small accents in a room, they can introduce some much-needed contrast without being overwhelming. Continue reading to learn which non-white options to consider!

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4 Tips to Keep Your Walls Looking Spotless

October 6, 2022

closeup of man cleaning walls

Who doesn’t want their home to look nice and clean? As a proud homeowner, you likely take pride in keeping your house in pristine condition. To achieve that, you may have a few tricks up your sleeve when it comes to housekeeping. However, you probably still find yourself wondering if you’re cleaning your walls correctly, especially if they’re painted. That said, here are a few tips you should know to keep your home looking beautiful and healthy.

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The Biggest Interior Design Trends of 2022

September 19, 2022

green living room

As the year comes to an end, you probably want to transform your home and have a fresh start for the new year. Simply upgrading your space by adding a new coat of paint can make a significant difference for the better. But what if you’re having trouble coming up with ideas to revive your living space? Rest assured – we’re here to help! Continue reading for some helpful advice about interior painting and which trends for 2022 are worth considering.  

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How Do You Know When It’s Time for a New Paint Job?

August 10, 2022

professional getting rid of old paint

Can’t remember the last time you painted your home? If so, a new paint job may be right around the corner. Doing regular checks of your home and looking out for signs of a deteriorating paint job is essential to make sure your house is in tip-top shape. That way, you can keep your curb appeal high and your dollars low. Read on to learn which five signs indicate it may be time for a new paint job.

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4 Ways a Color Consultant Can Help You Pick Your Paint

July 8, 2022

homeowner working with a color consultant

When you hire the right professional painters, they take care of project for you. All you have to do is pick the color, and they do the rest. But what if you’re not completely sure about the color you want?

Did you know that you can work with a color consultant to help you make your final decision? Even if it seems silly to bring in a professional just to choose a color, it actually makes a lot of sense. They can help you do lots of things that are worthwhile in a painting project—keep reading to find out what those things are.

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The Essential Dos and Don’ts of Accent Walls

June 7, 2022

blue accent wall in dining room

If you’ve been living in your house for some time, you may be tired of looking at the same old walls you’ve had for years. Maybe you’re ready to add some pizzazz to your home and transform its appearance. Well, one excellent way to take your home to the next level is by adding an accent wall. You can work it into almost any kind of room and add some flair to even the most boring spaces! In this blog post, we’ll explain what to do and what not to do when it comes to accent walls.

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5 Safe, Classic Colors to Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets

May 13, 2022

gray to paint your kitchen cabinets

There are tons of vibrant, fun colors out there. Orange, yellow, or even red can even brighten up and enliven a space on the walls, but, honestly, these colors simply do not work on kitchen cabinets beyond certain time periods in the past. Unless you want to give everyone flashbacks to the 60s or another decade, you should consider a more classic color that endures.  

While jumping on the latest fad bandwagon can be fun temporarily, rapidly changing tastes of designers can leave your kitchen looking dated even if you updated it not too long ago. You may want your cabinets to stay in style longer than a few years before you have to redo them. You should think about these five classic colors when painting your kitchen cabinets.

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5 Outdated Home Trends for Walls No One Wants to See Again

April 14, 2022

outdated kitchen with yellow cabinets

You love the vintage look. Maybe you go to antique stores or search online for the perfect pieces to put into your home. Or maybe you want to integrate a vintage style from the past in your improvement projects. A well-chosen design element can give the room a classic, timeless look that both reminds you of a by-gone era in the past and yet fits with the here and now.

Then again, there are design choices from before that are just outdated. They can make your house appear stuck in the past, old, or dingy. How do you know which home trends to leave behind? Here are just a few for walls and interior painting that are not likely to ever make a comeback!

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