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pabloaez · 3 years ago

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Lemonade

When he came to my house months ago to measure

my walls for bookcases, Jim Sears didn’t look like a man

who’d lose his only child to the “high waters

of the Elwha River. He was bushy-haired, confident,

cracking his knuckles, alive with energy, as we

discussed tiers, and brackets, and this oak stain

compared to that. But it’s small town, this town,

a small world here. Six months later, after the bookcases

have been built, delivered and installed, Jim’s

father, a Mr. Howard Sears, who is «covering for his son»

comes to paint our house. He tells me — when I ask, more

out of small-town courtesy than anything, «How’s Jim?» —

that his son lost Jim Jr in the river last spring.

Jim blames himself. «He can’t get over it,

neither», Mr Sears adds, «Maybe he’s gone on to lose

his mind a little too», he adds, pulling on the bill

of his Sherwin-Williams cap.

Jim had to stand and watch as the helicopter

grappled with, then lifted, his son’s body from the river

with tongs. «They used like a big pair of kitchen tongs

for it, if you can imagine. Attached to a cable. But God always

takes the sweetest ones, don’t He?» Mr Sears says. «He has

His own mysterious purposes». «What do you think about it?»,

I want to know. «I don’t want to think», he says. «We

can’t ask or question His ways. It’s not for us to know. I just

know He taken him home now, the little one.»

He goes on tell me Jim Sr’s wife took him to thirteen foreign

countries in Europe in hopes it’d help him get over it. But

it didn’t. He couldn’t. «Mission unaccomplished», Howard says.

Jim’s come down with Parkinson’s disease. What next?

He’s home from Europe now, but still blames himself

for sending Jim Jr back to the car that morning to look for

that thermos of lemonade. They didn’t need any lemonade

that day! Lord, Lord, what was he thinking of, Jim Sr has said

a hundred — no, a thousand — times now, and to anyone who will

still listen. If only he hadn’t made lemonade in the first

place that morning! What could he have been thinking about?

Further, if they hadn’t shopped the night before at Safeway, and

if that bin of yellowy lemons hadn’t stood next to where they

kept the oranges, apples, grapefruit and bananas.

That’s what Jim Sr had really wanted to buy, some oranges

and apples, not lemons for lemonade, forget lemons, he hated

lemons — at least now he did — but Jim Jr, he liked lemonade,

always had. He wanted lemonade.

«Let’s look at it this way», Jim Sr would say, «those lemons

had to come from someplace, didn’t they? The Imperial Valley,

probably, or else over near Sacramento, they raise lemons

there, right?» They had to be planted and irrigated and

watched over and then pitched into sacks by field workers and

weighed and then dumped into boxes and shipped by rail or

truck to this god-forsaken place where a man can’t do anything

but lose his children! Those boxes would’ve been off-loaded

from the truck by boys not much older than Jim Jr himself.

Then they had to be uncrated and poured all yellow and

lemony-smelling out of their crates by those boys, and washed

and sprayed by some kid who was still living, walking around town,

living and breathing, big as you please. Then they were carried

into the store and placed in that bin under that eye-catching sign

that said Have You Had Fresh Lemonade Lately? As Jim Sr’s

reckoning went, it harks all the way back to first causes, back to

the first lemon cultivated on earth. If there hadn’t been any lemons

on earth, and there hadn’t been any Safeway store, well, Jim would

still have his son, right? And Howard Sears would still have his

grandson, sure. You see, there were a lot of people involved

in this tragedy. There were the farmers and the pickers of lemons,

the truck drivers, the big Safeway store… Jim Sr, too, he was ready

to asume his share of responsibility, of course. He was the most

guilty of all. But he was still in his nosedive, Howard Sears

told me. Still, he had to pull out of this somehow and go on.

Everybody’s heart was broken, right. Even so.

Not long ago Jim Sr’s wife got him started in a little

wood-carving class here in town. Now he’s trying to whittle bears

and seals, owls, eagles, seagulls, anything, but

he can’t stick to any one creature long enough to finish

the job, is Mr Sears’s assessment. The trouble is, Howard Sears

goes on, every time Jim Sr looks up from his lathe, or his

carving knife, he sees his son breaking out of the water downriver,

and rising up — being reeled in, so to speak — beginning to turn and

turn in circles until he was up, way up above the fir tres, tongs

sticking out of his back, and then the copter turning and swinging

upriver, accompanied by the roar and whap-whap of

the chopper blades. Jim Jr passing now over the searchers who line

the bank of the river. His arms are stretched out from his sides,

and drops of water fly out from him. He passes overhead once more,

closer now, and then returns a minute later to be deposited, ever

so gently laid down, directly at the feet of his father. A man

who, having seen everything now — his dead son rise from the river

in the grip of metal pinchers and turn and turn in circles flying

above the tree line — would like nothing more now than

to just die. But dying is for the sweetest ones. And he remembers

sweetness, when life was sweet, and sweetly

he was given that other lifetime.

Raymond Carver.

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decorandyoublog · 7 years ago

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endlessarchite · 6 years ago

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Because You Know We Love A Painted Brick House…

By now you know that we’re nothing short of OBSESSED with the results of painting our brick house white last fall. It has probably been one of our favorite makeovers in our 13 years of homeownership. So for anyone else who might be considering doing something similar, we wanted to share some advice and some exciting news! And also some spring pics of the house, because it’s the first time we’ve gotten to see her with the white flowering dogwoods out front and it makes my heart wanna burst.

Wait but first I should passionately proclaim that we don’t think that all brick should be painted. We still very much love an unpainted brick home or a natural brick accent, especially when it’s beautiful historic brick – like the 100-year-old brick chimneys that we exposed at our beach houses – or the wide reclaimed brick steps that we added to both of them.

But then there was the brick on this house, which wasn’t particularly old or charming (it was from the early eighties and sported a blotchy maroon and dark brown color, with yellow-beige mortar that was applied with little messy triangles in some of the corners). You can see what I mean below:

See how the white swatch of paint immediately neutralized all of our issues with it, and basically brought this brick back into that “ahhh, it looks so historic and stately and classic” arena? The point is that there are a ton of different types of brick, and some of it is gorgeous and amazing just as it is, and some of it isn’t even close to what you would have chosen – and you don’t have to live with it that way! If you’ve disliked yours for a while, our first suggestion is just to trust your instincts and think deeply about it. If you’re not quite sure you want the painted look, don’t do it! But if you’re 110% sure like we were when we finally went for it, well, it’s a good indication that you’ll love the result. Whenever we see old pictures we’re like… “yeah, zero regrets… except that we didn’t do it sooner!”

Even if you’re sure you want to go for it, we know it’s not a decision to make lightly. Believe me, we went through a whole smorgasbord of concerns and reasons NOT to do it over the years, like:

What if we regret painting the brick?

What if we don’t like the color?

What will the neighbors think?

What if it’s much harder to maintain?

What if it’s wildly expensive to do?

But again, now that we’re on the other side of the project, we can assure you that NONE of those concerns were founded. In fact, we’re faaaar more in love with the “after” than we ever expected to be (you can see how much it cost & learn more about the process here).

And if you followed along with our decision-making process last summer on the podcast, you know a big reason we finally worked up the confidence to take the plunge was finding the right paint product. It was actually one a bunch of you guys recommended to us, called Romabio Masonry Flat (at the time it was called Boidomus I).

We hadn’t heard of it before, but learning that it’s a breathable mineral paint specially made for brick and other masonry, so it won’t crack or peel like latex paints tend to do overtime (because it doesn’t seal brick at all – it lets it breathe) – well, that really piqued our interest. And the more we learned about it, the better we felt moving forward with the project, like:

it has a 20-year warranty

it’s eco-friendly

it’s naturally mold resistant

it’s what they use to paint historic brick buildings in Europe

it has this BEAUTIFUL matte finish that looks so classic and never too garish or shiny)

As our pro painter later told us: “it’s like painting brick with brick.”

You can read more about why we chose it here.

Romabio didn’t sponsor our makeover (we paid for everything ourselves!) but we did get to know the husband-and-wife duo behind Romabio throughout the process, because I’m a gal who asks 10,000 questions. Ha! And then after we finished our house painting project last fall, and we loved the result so much, they came to us a few months later and asked if we’d ever want to curate a paint color collection to help simplify the decision-making process for other homeowners. Took us about two seconds to say: “Um… YES!”

Choosing a paint color can feel agonizing for any space, but we had just experienced firsthand how nerve-wracking it was to pick one for our exterior. So the idea of getting to help other people choose the right one without worrying and second guessing themselves quite so much sounded great. Plus I’m a lady who likes to play with paint swatches and imagine what I’d do to every single house I walk or drive by on the street – so basically it was a dream project to pull together a collection of our fifteen favorite exterior paint colors for brick or stone. Literally the ones we would use if it was our house that we were painting (oh to have 15 houses to try these all out on…).

Note: Mineral paint can only go so dark because it’s made from natural materials – aka: minerals. So that’s why you don’t see anything suuuper dark in the collection. Also, dark colors have a tendency to fade outside and Romabio wants everything they make to be super durable and easy maintenance – remember they have a 20 year warranty ;)

We took a lot of our inspiration for the collection from many of the historic painted brick houses in our hometown of Richmond, Virginia. Specifically a gorgeous neighborhood here called The Fan. There are literally blocks and blocks of painted brick eye-candy to soak in, covering just about every color in the rainbow. We love strolling through that neighborhood just for kicks, so it was pretty fun to take a bunch of trips there with our paint swatches in hand and call it “research.”

Speaking of paint swatches, we used Romabio’s stock color deck as a starting point while we walked around downtown, and we began zeroing in on some classic no-fail neutrals (think greiges, khakis, sand tones, and chocolates) as well as some options for those who want a bit more color (misty blues, mossy greens, even a subtle blush pink). The paint blobs in our collection might look somewhat muted or subdued on your screen, but anything with too much color saturation can quickly read as “too crazy” or “too bright” on an entire house’s exterior, especially when the sun hits it. So things needed enough gray or tan (aka “muddiness”) in the color to keep it classic and stately.

Once we zeroed in on a few dozen favorites, Romabio sent us painted swatches so we could tinker and fine-tune (lightening some, graying others, and eliminating too-similar options). Our goal was to simplify the decision-making process, after all, so offering 10 slightly different blues felt like it would defeat the purpose REAL FAST. So if you want a light warm gray, we gave you one (Instant Chateau). Looking for a deep gray blue? Navy Steel is your guy. We did a couple rounds of narrowing and adjusting (always taking things back to The Fan for a real world gut check) so we could be certain we LOVED EVERY. LAST. COLOR

During some of our paint color reconnaissance missions, we also witnessed some examples of what can happen when you don’t use masonry paint on your brick. Not only can latex paints sometimes give you that extra shiny finish, they can also peel and crack over time since the brick can’t breathe and it traps in moisture which is actually damaging to the brick as well as the paint job.

Before locking in our final color selections, we painted sample brick boards with every option to help us better picture what they’d look like on a brick house (you may have caught a sneak peek of these on Instagram). And, well, WE LOVE THEM ALL SO MUCH I KINDA WANT 14 MORE BRICK HOUSES TO PAINT (#JohnSaidNo).

The final step was naming them all, which was THE MOST FUN (you guys know I’ve always wanted to name nail polish and paint swatches). And since we love an outtake, here are some names that we left on the cutting room floor (but laughed at for a while before we cut them):

Green Day

Villa Rosa (RHOBH anyone?)

Theon Greyjoy (GOT anyone?)

Red Wedding

Rachel Green (Friends anyone?)

Moss Gellar

And probably our favorite: Mossy “Mossdemeaner” Elliott

In the end, we were aiming for names you’d be proud to put on your house (I think “So Succulent” is my favorite) and we also worked in a few nods to the town that inspired us (like River City and Richmond White). Actually, Richmond White is the exact white color that we used on our house. It’s not too stark and blinding or too yellow – it��s just about the perfect tone, even if you mix it with bright white trim (which is what we have on our house thanks to white vinyl wrapped windows that can’t be painted).

You may remember that to land on our final white paint color for the project, we agonized. We took home dozens of swatches, narrowed it down to four colors, and then had Romabio color match the Masonry Flat Paint to a few Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore colors, which we then painted onto the house to make our final pick. And then we had Romabio color match that swatch again to make us big buckets to cover the whole house. Whew.

But since color matching isn’t an exact science across different paint brands (the different pigments and bases in each company’s formula make it difficult to get the exact original color – more on that here), we wanted to give you guys a foolproof way to replicate the exact white that’s on our house without worrying about any margin for error due to the color matching process. So now you can just ask for “Richmond White” which is the true color we used (it’s the original formula they created for our house using their own pigments & bases).

You can visit the Romabio website to learn more about our color collection with them and soak up all the info on their masonry paint (why it’s so much more durable than latex paint, and what you can & can’t paint with it). And you can order all 15 colors on Amazon. WOOT! Just be sure to check Romabio’s info about what materials it works on and to see if you need a primer or not (for example, already painted brick needs this primer – and you can always call Romabio with questions at 678-905-3700).

Oh and it works on interior brick too (like your fireplace – and you’d probably only need a 1 or a 2.5 liter bucket!). They can also make any of these colors in their standard interior wall paint if you see one that you’d love indoors (just call them for that and they can ship you interior paint in the exact color).

Over on their website we also shared some tips about how to choose an exterior color that works with your existing trim & roof colors, and even pulled together some fun door color ideas to go with some of the colors in our collection.

And if you have any technical questions about the paint, its application, or how to get a small bucket to test any color before diving in, just ask the folks over at Romabio. We picked the colors, but they’re the actual paint pros ;)

Also, if you guys use any of our colors, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SEND US PICS (you can also tag them with #YHLforRomabio so we’ll see them on Instagram). I can promise I won’t cry over them.

Just kidding I totally will.

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truereviewpage · 6 years ago

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Because You Know We Love A Painted Brick House…

Even if you’re sure you want to go for it, we know it’s not a decision to make lightly. Believe me, we went through a whole smorgasbord of concerns and reasons NOT to do it over the years, like:

What if we regret painting the brick?

What if we don’t like the color?

What will the neighbors think?

What if it’s much harder to maintain?

What if it’s wildly expensive to do?

it has a 20-year warranty

it’s eco-friendly

it’s naturally mold resistant

it’s what they use to paint historic brick buildings in Europe

it has this BEAUTIFUL matte finish that looks so classic and never too garish or shiny)

As our pro painter later told us: “it’s like painting brick with brick.”

You can read more about why we chose it here.

Green Day

Villa Rosa (RHOBH anyone?)

Theon Greyjoy (GOT anyone?)

Red Wedding

Rachel Green (Friends anyone?)

Moss Gellar

And probably our favorite: Mossy “Mossdemeaner” Elliott

In the end, we were aiming for names you’d be proud to put on your house (I think “So Succulent” is my favorite) and we also worked in a few nods to the town that inspired us (like River City and Richmond White). Actually, Richmond White is the exact white color that we used on our house. It’s not too stark and blinding or too yellow – it’s just about the perfect tone, even if you mix it with bright white trim (which is what we have on our house thanks to white vinyl wrapped windows that can’t be painted).

Also, if you guys use any of our colors, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SEND US PICS (you can also tag them with #YHLforRomabio so we’ll see them on Instagram). I can promise I won’t cry over them.

Just kidding I totally will.

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interiorstarweb · 6 years ago

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Because You Know We Love A Painted Brick House…

Even if you’re sure you want to go for it, we know it’s not a decision to make lightly. Believe me, we went through a whole smorgasbord of concerns and reasons NOT to do it over the years, like:

What if we regret painting the brick?

What if we don’t like the color?

What will the neighbors think?

What if it’s much harder to maintain?

What if it’s wildly expensive to do?

it has a 20-year warranty

it’s eco-friendly

it’s naturally mold resistant

it’s what they use to paint historic brick buildings in Europe

it has this BEAUTIFUL matte finish that looks so classic and never too garish or shiny)

As our pro painter later told us: “it’s like painting brick with brick.”

You can read more about why we chose it here.

Green Day

Villa Rosa (RHOBH anyone?)

Theon Greyjoy (GOT anyone?)

Red Wedding

Rachel Green (Friends anyone?)

Moss Gellar

And probably our favorite: Mossy “Mossdemeaner” Elliott

In the end, we were aiming for names you’d be proud to put on your house (I think “So Succulent” is my favorite) and we also worked in a few nods to the town that inspired us (like River City and Richmond White). Actually, Richmond White is the exact white color that we used on our house. It’s not too stark and blinding or too yellow – it’s just about the perfect tone, even if you mix it with bright white trim (which is what we have on our house thanks to white vinyl wrapped windows that can’t be painted).

Also, if you guys use any of our colors, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SEND US PICS (you can also tag them with #YHLforRomabio so we’ll see them on Instagram). I can promise I won’t cry over them.

Just kidding I totally will.

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additionallysad · 6 years ago

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Because You Know We Love A Painted Brick House… http://bit.ly/2IXrAfq

Even if you’re sure you want to go for it, we know it’s not a decision to make lightly. Believe me, we went through a whole smorgasbord of concerns and reasons NOT to do it over the years, like:

What if we regret painting the brick?

What if we don’t like the color?

What will the neighbors think?

What if it’s much harder to maintain?

What if it’s wildly expensive to do?

it has a 20-year warranty

it’s eco-friendly

it’s naturally mold resistant

it’s what they use to paint historic brick buildings in Europe

it has this BEAUTIFUL matte finish that looks so classic and never too garish or shiny)

As our pro painter later told us: “it’s like painting brick with brick.”

You can read more about why we chose it here.

Green Day

Villa Rosa (RHOBH anyone?)

Theon Greyjoy (GOT anyone?)

Red Wedding

Rachel Green (Friends anyone?)

Moss Gellar

And probably our favorite: Mossy “Mossdemeaner” Elliott

In the end, we were aiming for names you’d be proud to put on your house (I think “So Succulent” is my favorite) and we also worked in a few nods to the town that inspired us (like River City and Richmond White). Actually, Richmond White is the exact white color that we used on our house. It’s not too stark and blinding or too yellow – it’s just about the perfect tone, even if you mix it with bright white trim (which is what we have on our house thanks to white vinyl wrapped windows that can’t be painted).

Also, if you guys use any of our colors, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SEND US PICS (you can also tag them with #YHLforRomabio so we’ll see them on Instagram). I can promise I won’t cry over them.

Just kidding I totally will.

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Because You Know We Love A Painted Brick House…

Even if you’re sure you want to go for it, we know it’s not a decision to make lightly. Believe me, we went through a whole smorgasbord of concerns and reasons NOT to do it over the years, like:

What if we regret painting the brick?

What if we don’t like the color?

What will the neighbors think?

What if it’s much harder to maintain?

What if it’s wildly expensive to do?

it has a 20-year warranty

it’s eco-friendly

it’s naturally mold resistant

it’s what they use to paint historic brick buildings in Europe

it has this BEAUTIFUL matte finish that looks so classic and never too garish or shiny)

As our pro painter later told us: “it’s like painting brick with brick.”

You can read more about why we chose it here.

Green Day

Villa Rosa (RHOBH anyone?)

Theon Greyjoy (GOT anyone?)

Red Wedding

Rachel Green (Friends anyone?)

Moss Gellar

And probably our favorite: Mossy “Mossdemeaner” Elliott

In the end, we were aiming for names you’d be proud to put on your house (I think “So Succulent” is my favorite) and we also worked in a few nods to the town that inspired us (like River City and Richmond White). Actually, Richmond White is the exact white color that we used on our house. It’s not too stark and blinding or too yellow – it’s just about the perfect tone, even if you mix it with bright white trim (which is what we have on our house thanks to white vinyl wrapped windows that can’t be painted).

Also, if you guys use any of our colors, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SEND US PICS (you can also tag them with #YHLforRomabio so we’ll see them on Instagram). I can promise I won’t cry over them.

Just kidding I totally will.

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Happy New Year!

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lowmaticnews · 6 years ago

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Because You Know We Love A Painted Brick House…

We know it’s not a decision to make lightly. Believe me, we went through a whole smorgasbord of concerns and reasons NOT to do it over the years, like:

What if we regret painting the brick?

What if we don’t like the color?

What will the neighbors think?

What if it’s much harder to maintain?

What if it’s wildly expensive to do?

it has a 20-year warranty

it’s eco-friendly

it’s naturally mold resistant

it’s what they use to paint historic brick buildings in Europe

it has this BEAUTIFUL matte finish that looks so classic and never too garish or shiny)

As our pro painter later told us: “it’s like painting brick with brick.”

You can read more about why we chose it here.

Choosing an exterior paint color can feel agonizing for any space, but we had just experienced firsthand how nerve-wracking it was to pick one for our exterior. So the idea of getting to help other people choose the right one without agonizing and second guessing themselves quite so much sounded great. Plus I’m a lady who likes to play with paint swatches and imagine what I’d do to every single house I walk or drive by on the street – so basically it was a dream project to pull together a collection of our fifteen favorite exterior paint colors for brick or stone. Literally the ones we would use if it was our house that we were painting (oh to have 15 houses to try these all out on…).

Speaking of paint swatches, we used Romabio’s stock color deck as a starting point while we walked around downtown, and we began zeroing in on some classic, no-fail neutrals (think greiges, khakis, sand tones, and chocolates) as well as some options for those who want a bit more color (misty blues, mossy greens, even a subtle blush pink). The paint blobs in our collection might look somewhat muted or subdued on your screen, but anything with too much color saturation can quickly read as “too crazy” or “too bright” on an entire house’s exterior, especially when the sun hits it. So things needed enough gray or tan (aka “muddiness”) in the color to keep it classic and stately.

Once we zeroed in on a few dozen favorites, Romabio sent us painted swatches so we could tinker and fine-tune (lightening some, graying others, and eliminating too-similar options). Our goal was to simplify the decision-making process, after all, so offering 10 slightly different blues felt like it would defeat the purpose REAL FAST. So if you want a light warm gray, we gave you one (Instant Chateau). Looking for a deep blue? Navy Steel is your guy. We did a couple of rounds of narrowing and adjusting (always taking things back to The Fan for a real world gut check) so we could be certain we LOVED EVERY. LAST. COLOR

Green Day

Villa Rosa (RHOBH anyone?)

Theon Greyjoy (GOT anyone?)

Red Wedding

Rachel Green (Friends anyone?)

Moss Gellar

And probably our favorite: Mossy “Mossdemeaner” Elliott

In the end, we were aiming for names you’d be proud to put on your house (I think “So Succulent” is my favorite) and we also worked in a few nods to the town that inspired us (like River City and Richmond White). Actually, Richmond White is the exact white color that we used on our house. It’s not too yellow or too blue – it’s just about the perfect tone, even if you mix it with bright white trim (which is what we have on our house thanks to white vinyl wrapped windows that can’t be painted).

Also, if you guys use any of our colors, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SEND US PICS (you can also tag them with #YHLforRomabio so we’ll see them on Instagram). I can promise I won’t cry over them.

Just kidding. I’ll definitely cry over them.

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vincentbnaughton · 6 years ago

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Because You Know We Love A Painted Brick House…

Even if you’re sure you want to go for it, we know it’s not a decision to make lightly. Believe me, we went through a whole smorgasbord of concerns and reasons NOT to do it over the years, like:

What if we regret painting the brick?

What if we don’t like the color?

What will the neighbors think?

What if it’s much harder to maintain?

What if it’s wildly expensive to do?

it has a 20-year warranty

it’s eco-friendly

it’s naturally mold resistant

it’s what they use to paint historic brick buildings in Europe

it has this BEAUTIFUL matte finish that looks so classic and never too garish or shiny)

As our pro painter later told us: “it’s like painting brick with brick.”

You can read more about why we chose it here.

Green Day

Villa Rosa (RHOBH anyone?)

Theon Greyjoy (GOT anyone?)

Red Wedding

Rachel Green (Friends anyone?)

Moss Gellar

And probably our favorite: Mossy “Mossdemeaner” Elliott

In the end, we were aiming for names you’d be proud to put on your house (I think “So Succulent” is my favorite) and we also worked in a few nods to the town that inspired us (like River City and Richmond White). Actually, Richmond White is the exact white color that we used on our house. It’s not too stark and blinding or too yellow – it’s just about the perfect tone, even if you mix it with bright white trim (which is what we have on our house thanks to white vinyl wrapped windows that can’t be painted).

Also, if you guys use any of our colors, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SEND US PICS (you can also tag them with #YHLforRomabio so we’ll see them on Instagram). I can promise I won’t cry over them.

Just kidding I totally will.

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The 9 Hottest Interior Design and Decor Trends You’ll See in 2018

Prachi Damle Photography via Houzz

When it comes to home design and decor, we’ll be the first to tell you to stick with what you love, no matter what the pros say. But if you can’t escape that sinking feeling each time you walk through your front door that your decor is looking a little tired, well, don’t despair. We’ve got you covered! We’ve already talked about the design trends you should ditch in the coming year. Now let’s take a look at some of the hot new designs you might want to use for 2018 to give your home a fresh lease on life.

From splashy color palettes to bright yellow sofas and mixed metal everything, our stable of designers and tastemakers have given us the ultimate insiders’ scoop on what’ll be hot in 2018. And trust us: It’ll be a gorgeous year. Here’s what to watch:

1. Bold colors

Photo by Charlotte Crosland Interiors

Designers haven’t yet had their fill of spaces decked out in deep, bold shades; this decor trend is appearing on our hot list for the second year in a row.

“As much as I love an all-white interior, rich jewel tones are making their way onto our walls and moldings in a big way—think ‘English library,’ but with peacock teal, black, or rich burnt orange colors,” says Oregon-based interior designer Arlene Lord.

The proof is in the paint: Sherwin-Williams’ 2018 Color of the Year (Oceanside SW 6496) is an intense shade of blue-green, while Pantone recently announced the rich and regal Ultra Violet will reign supreme in the coming year.

Lord recommends pairing these jewel tones with bold, dustier shades to create a lush, layered look. (We like PPG’s Black Flame, an indigo-hued black that’s great for modern interiors; Glidden’s Deep Onyx, a classic no-fuss shade; and Olympic’s Black Magic.)

“Dipping a room in a dramatic shade like midnight navy, eggplant, or charcoal is a fun way to embrace a deep, rich color, and the result is deliciously inviting,” says Elissa Morgante, co-principal of Morgante Wilson Architects in Illinois.

Ready to really commit? Go all-in on this trend with dark or black trim.

“Outlining the room or windows in dark trim helps punctuate and call attention to unique features,” she says.

2. Mixed metallics

Photo by Jim Schmid Photography – Search kitchen pictures A few years back, mixing metals was a total no-no. But experts now agree that today’s homeowners want more than simple one or two copper or brass fixtures—they like seeing the stuff throughout a room or house.

“Buyers really love to see modern, eclectic choices such as a hammered copper light fixture above the kitchen island paired with sleek chrome faucets and cabinet hardware,” says Ken Fixler of Barnett Homes in Chicago.

To warm up the industrial feel of some metals, pair them with a natural stone like marble or limestone, and look for unexpected finishes like matte black, satin brass, black nickel, and unlacquered brass. Amp up the visual interest another notch by layering your metals across a variety of locations, from faucets to hardware to lighting and furniture.

3. Gen Z yellow

Photo by Prachi Damle Photography As usual, Beyoncé was way ahead of the curve on this one, smashing car windows and security cameras in an unforgettable yellow Cavalli dress in her epic video for “Lemonade.” And as designers, fashionistas, and millennials will all tell you, the hue that’s being dubbed “Gen Z yellow” is the one to watch.

Karen Wolf, of Karen B Wolf Interiors, calls it “positive, confident, vibrant, and enthusiastic.”

“We have not seen this color emerge for quite some time,” Wolf adds. “It feels fresh, happy, and young.”

Designer Sarah Hullinger agrees, predicting the color will continue to be huge well into 2018.

“It’ll certainly make an impression, whether a bright ‘minion’ color or a burnt shade resembling curry or turmeric,” she says.

If you can’t quite warm up to the idea of, say, a bright yellow sectional, test the waters with an accent chair or painted side table.

4. Quartz

Photo by Eddy Homes In the kitchen, sleek quartz is taking the place of the ubiquitous granite and hard-to-clean marble.

“Quartz products are appealing to the ease of living that we all crave, and the surfaces are much more modern, clean, and versatile,” Lord says.

5. Light, textured wood floors

Photo by Anders Lasater Architects “Red-toned woods are fading in popularity, along with tropical exotic species” like Brazilian cherry or walnut, says Armstrong Flooring design manager Sara Babinski.

Instead, flooring trends are moving toward lighter color palettes in domestic American woods such as maple, pine, or hickory, she says.

Why? Light-hued woods—including natural tones and blond and whitewashed woods—brighten interior spaces and hide imperfections more easily, making them a great choice for families and households with pets. For extra credit, choose a distressed or wire-brushed wood, which offers vintage appeal with a less aggressive look than a scraped floor, and choose 5-inch-wide planks, which create a sense of openness and interior space.

If you decide to stick with dark flooring, designers recommend that you pair it with light walls and white trim for contrast.

6. Natural materials

Photo by Darden Design Group – Browse porch photos “In interior design we’re seeing a strong push toward eco-consciousness—looking toward items that are made of sustainable materials and have a natural feel to them,” says Ana Zuravliova, an interior designer at Roman Blinds Direct. “People care about the production, the history, and the story of their furniture more than they ever have before.”

While the sustainability element is a plus, the visual airiness of the materials is indicative of a move toward more minimalist interiors, says designer Erin Powell, virtual staging coordinator at 3-D rendering company roOmy.

“The less-is-more approach will continue—[think] lacy hammocks and daybeds and wicker and rattan furniture with a more modern edge,” she says.

7. Concrete in unexpected places

Photo by CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLC Tired of basic granite in your kitchen and bath? Ditch it in favor of cool concrete—and then take your design up a notch by extending the material elsewhere in your house.

“From fireplaces to bath tubs, concrete is no longer the countertop alternative,” says designer Ana Cummings. “I’m seeing entire walls in concrete panels that look fantastic juxtaposed next to antiques or contemporary furnishings.”

8. Black fixtures

Photo by ilumus photography & marketing Black fixtures will take the place of brass as the new hot home hardware, predicts Ryan Brown of Brown Design Group in Southern California. The first reason is easy: Black pretty much goes with everything. The second? Black fixtures—especially in matte finishes—are much easier to clean (and don’t need to be cleaned as often) than lighter, polished metals.

“They look great in modern applications as well as transitional homes,” Brown says. “And the best part is, no water spots to clean off.”

9. Larger tiles

Photo by Pearl Interiors – Browse bathroom ideas For years, white subway tile has been the go-to choice in many a modern (or renovated) bathroom and kitchen. But designer Karen Asprea of Whitehall Interiors notes a recent shift toward larger-format tile (and even slab-size sheets of porcelain).

“This shift is not only aesthetic but one of function, as larger tile has less grout and is both easier to install and maintain,” Asprea says.

But if you’re not on board with big, don’t fret—designers agree the subway tile trend has life left in it.

“Clients want a really clean look for their homes and that doesn’t appear to be a trend that’s going away,” says Katie Jaydan, senior designer with White Crane Construction, a residential remodeling company in Minneapolis.

To mix things up a little and add visual interest, consider swapping out tired old cabinetry hardware with mixed metals (oh, hi, Tip No. 2) for a look that’s oh-so-2018. (In a good way.)

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Hot New Painting Trends in 2018

One of the toughest parts of painting is just choosing the paint color! Whether your looking to paint your house or your office, choosing the right paint color can be difficult.

Luckily there is some resource out there that can give you an idea of what’s hot and what’s not in 2018. House Beautiful recently looked at over 19 color trends that are making a statement this year. Here are a few of our favourites:

Sage

This lake house bathroom, designed by Bill Ingram, features the new “it” color, according to Pinterest. Why is it so popular? The greyish green hue is soft and muted, but not boring.

Get this paint color: Benjamin Moore Weekend Getaway 473

Marigold

We’re obsessed with this mustard yellow color — and Etsy predicts it’ll be huge this year too. It has a retro ’70s vibe that infuses any space with happiness, as evident by the kitchen in this Vero Beach, Florida, home by designer Tom Scheerer.

Get this paint color: Benjamin Moore Yellow Marigold 2155-30

Caliente

“Strong, radiant, and full of energy, Caliente AF-290 is total confidence. It is pleasing, passionate and makes people feel special, like ‘red carpet treatment,'” said Ellen O’Neill, Benjamin Moore Director of Strategic Design Intelligence.

Get this paint color: Benjamin Moore Caliente AF-290

Oceanside

“People today have a growing sense of adventure, and it’s making its way into even the coziest corners of our homes,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. “Oceanside is the color of wanderlust right in our own homes.”

Get this paint color: Sherwin-Williams’ Oceanside SW 6496

Dark Plum

Another color that proves bold is back is this dramatic purple, according to designer Francesco Bilotto. “You’ll see this tone showcased everywhere from kitchen cabinets to foyers,” he says. Designer Pat Healing opted to use this shade to create a statement on this New York dining room door.

Get this paint color: Benjamin Moore Autumn Purple 2073-20

As you can see, big bright colours are the in thing for 2018. But these statement colours might not be for everyone. That’s why Consumer Reports also took a look at the hottest colours and they came up with a bit more tame but beautiful colours that can restore a dull looking home or office:

Behr: In the Moment T18-15

PHOTO: BEHR

Clark+Kensington: River Rapids 29B-3

PHOTO: HGTV & CONSUMER REPORT

Described as: “A rich golden yellow that brings rays of sunshine that radiate warmth and comfort to liven up any space,” says Ashley Banbury, senior designer for HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. Why it’s hot: Inspired by the vivid colors of the tropics, it’s an optimistic, energetic hue, she says. Where to use it: Spanning all design styles, this yellow can be used to accent a door (as it does in the above photo) or to add a pop of color to a bookshelf. Banbury adds that this hue can freshen up an accent wall in the living or dining area and provides a great backdrop for bold art and green plants. Recommended sheen: Eggshell or satin are best for walls in high-traffic areas. Consider flat if you’re looking to hide imperfections on your walls. High-gloss or semi-gloss are ideal for doors and accent furniture. Where to buy: Lowe’s

Glidden: Deep Onyx 00NN 07/000

PHOTO: GLIDDEN & CONSUMER REPORTS

2018 Is a great year for paints, there are always new innovations coming out and this year is no different. Hopefully these beautiful colours inspire you to refresh that old room!

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migration33 · 7 years ago

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oh, no, i gotta go...back to schoooool.

I actually don’t, thank goodness. But I noticed that schools in my hood are back in session. Tots with backpacks and lunch bags were everywhere this morning, all waiting for that iconic yellow bus to pick them up and cart them away to classrooms and schoolyard bullies. Again, another indication of just how much time has lapsed, and just how quickly it trotted by.

The new hood has lots of tots. I’m actually beginning to wonder if we’ll be the only house without them. On the one hand, it’s a sincere pleasure to see kids playing outside on the street. On the other hand...don’t hit my car with your tattered baseball and freakishly bad aim.

And our pooches are going to have to learn some discipline. We’ll be street level soon, situated on a much more active street. Right now, they’re spitting hellfire at the breeze as it ruffles a few leaves on the trees outside. Needless to say, we’re going to have to invest in a new water bottle with more oomph. As it stands, the little rugrats accept our current spritzes like a refreshing mist treatment at the spa.

We got another paint quote over the weekend, despite and amidst many protests from the current team on site. Much as I would love to keep the business all in the PKB family, there are some things we just can’t ignore. Like half the cost, twice the work. We’re not necessarily saving any money with a different vendor, but we’ll get 2000 square feet of interior and exterior paint. Versus the itemized wall-here / wall-there / not-that-wall we were quoted with PKB’s guys.

That’s a tough sell to argue against. So I didn’t argue.

Given that we’re going with a different contractor, we’re also going with their preferred paint supplier. So we spent some time at Dunn-Edwards to match the Sherwin-Williams chips we had selected. Definitely not exact matches, but according to their “color specialist” on site, we should get a better overall palette. So that’s next -- experimenting on the walls.

Boxes and boxes of tiles were delivered over the weekend. I’m bladder-bursting excited about seeing some of that tile work take shape. It’s all natural stone, so we can’t really pick how much blue-gray we get. Top few sheets had a lot of brown. It’ll be interesting to see everything up on a wall. Speaking of which, we had asked for a medium dark gray grout. Curious to see if that got lost somewhere in the total lack of communication we’re experiencing.

This being my first renovation, my only exposure to working with a designer has been through HGTV. Probably not the best source for reality. If it were, we would have been done like a hundred and a half hours ago.

I’m surprised at how little Designer actually communicates with us. Anything we know is purely because we’ve been the proactive ones. Asking questions, checking in, confirming details. But maybe this is how it works. Maybe we’re not supposed to talk. Maybe we’re supposed to just show up at the end for the big reveal.

Except if we had just shown up at the end, we would have discovered crooked lights, cat doors that run into a car, mis-matched Georgian style windows, wonky floating shelves, and absentee chandeliers. As it stands, we have a reclaimed wood mantle I’m not super stoked about. Granted...I’m confident it will be gorgeous in the end, but I still feel sorta left out since we never actually got to choose it.

Bygones. This is not to say their team isn’t doing an amazing job. They really have. I’ve been impressed with their crew, the workmanship, the pace of the schedule, the arrival of materials, the professionalism of everyone we’ve met. Not to mention, we scored a bag of tamales on Saturday -- one dozen plus two free for the low, low price of $20.

It’s just me, I’m sure. I’m overly communicative (just look at this blog), and I have a tendency to expect the same from others, especially in a professional capacity. And because I feel like I’m underperforming if I’m not communicating at work, I probably project that onto others who work for me. And technically, designer works for us.

Regardless of all that, I’m excited about the next phase of the project. There’s going to be color and texture very soon. Probably another bill as well. But when I’m stressing out next month and picking at bits of dried ramen for dinner, I’ll be able to do it from a beautiful soaking tub, listening to the soft, sweet sounds of motorcycle drive-bys and construction cranes. And probably Zoe’s screams, Ricky’s mewling, and Finn’s incessant barking.

Ahhhhh, here’s to the not-so-distant future.

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