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hoes4hoseok · 3 years

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Piper~ I know you like fashion stuff. Do you also happens to like make-up and stuff like this? If so, do you have any channels to recommend to a 100% noob Missy? xD Also, do you have somewhere you look for fashion inspiration? I really want to put an effort on this but I'm just clueless LOL I really like casual and comfortable stuff, but I'd also like to have some sense so it could at least be called a style SUHAUHSAHUSAUHUHSAUHASUHSAHUASHU [How have you been? It's been a while~]

OMG HEY MISSY I’M SO SORRY I FOUND THIS IN MY DRAFTS VJFKVBKDFJ BUT I’M READY TO GIVE YOU AN ANSWER EVEN IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE!! *ahem* here is:

how to pin-point your style (on a budget)

by piper

1. translate your thoughts into pictures

now, to you can either make a mood board, or you can make a pinterest board dedicated to it—how would you like to dress? how do you want to present yourself to others? while aesthetic pictures can help, try to include some parts that are more specific. what trends are you a fan of? do you like to wear rings? sweaters? corsets? it's different for everyone.

having one source of inspiration can be harmful--I like Pinterest because I can see a large array of ideas that I can pick and choose from!

2. take a look at your closet

this part looks very different for everyone—some have a larger selection, some have a smaller one. but don't worry! no matter the size, we'll get you to a better place than you were at the beginning:)

MY closet is 90% hand-me-downs. this means i have a surplus of 2011-2016 clothing, which obviously do not fit the trends at the moment. but i ask that before you throw out anything right away, consider how you could twist it into something you would wear.

for example:

if you have a dress that's too short for your taste, try tucking it into a pair of dress pants or jeans to wear as a top

if you've got a stain on your favorite hoodie, try embroidering over it so you can keep using it:)

old high school hoodies (or just any screen printed piece) you dont wear anymore? try using acetone to remove it! (there are a bunch of tutorials on this, i can link one if you can't find one. also, be careful and always spot-test)

try dying pieces if you aren't in love with the color anymore:)

now, from here, take note of anything you'd like to add to your closet. I recommend the general rule that I follow which is: if you can't picture yourself wearing it at least 20 times, it's not worth it!

because of this, it's a good idea to:

3. determine which essentials you need

this step ties in steps 1 and 2. determine which pieces you still need to fit the theme you’d like.

for example: if you want your outfits to utilize a lot of sweaters and you don’t have any, an essential would be a simple, neutral sweater. (or a bright one! listen to your heart. if you’ll wear it a lot and enjoy your time in it, it’s worth it!)

essentials are different for everyone, but here’s a quick list that I’d use!

fishnet tights

a black long-sleeved shirt

a button up shirt

1-2 jeans (or other pants if jeans aren’t your thing) that fit you really well

a belt

some can be made, and others can be bought! it’s up to you how you do it. and don’t fret if you can’t get everything right away. everyone is in different situations, and this is when prioritizing is really important.

4. putting them together

this part is not as restrictive as a lot of y'all think! if there’s one thing you should take away from this post, it would be that you should always experiment. here are a couple general tips:

1. layer, layer, layer (even if you’re skeptical)

my mom prefers it if I don't wear revealing clothing, so layering is my best friend! wearing t-shirts under tank-tops and sweaters over other sweaters--it’s all worth a shot!

2. don’t limit the palette

don’t feel obligated to keep it to two or three colors! my favorite rule is to limit the colors in an outfit by the tone/shade/tint/hue. let me break it down a little bit:

a tone is made by adding grey to a color

a shade is made by adding black to a color

a tint is made by adding white to a color

a hue is a pure color on the color wheel

this is why outfits with mostly pastels (white added to all the colors) and jewel tones (a darker grey added to all the colors) look so great! sticking to one category for an outfit can’t go wrong.

don’t feel tied down by this, though! colors that break the rule can be included as accents. for example, a pastel top and pastel bag would look really cute with a pair of dark-wash jeans! it all varies:)

3. rethink the word “flattering”

personally, I don’t like thinking of outfits as flattering or unflattering to body types, since they all are just made with the goal of making an hourglass figure. if that’s what you want, then there are tons of tips online for it! but honestly, if it’s preventing you from having a good time with your clothing--remember that your clothings are a tool to express yourself and keep you warm and safe. your body is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for any clothing you want to wear.

4. break the rules.

if you like something, just wear it. just do it. you’ll learn what you like. I started off being told I looked like a farmer by my siblings at the beginning 2019, and since then, I've made a lot of progress! But I still love wearing denim-on-denim and won't stop just because someone else doesn't like it.

thanks for leaving an ask, @missskzbiased ! i hope this helps, even though I'm months late ;-; makeup will be in a separate part! I'm still working on my skills so I'll show you my resources for it lmao:)

#imy missy omg #maybe I should make a side blog for fashion #this was so fun #I feel like I missed smth but whatever #also lmk if you want examples or something idk #fashion #piperxfashion #missskzbiased

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amuelia · 5 years

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Your color palettes are so nice!! How do you pick the colors you use in your drawings?

Thank you!! :D I am by no means an expert, but here’s some things i keep in mind when combining colors (these are not the be-all end-all of course, and your eye and intuition should always be the judge):

Colors that often look good together:

- of course colors from the same family, like shades of red or shades of green etc

- colors next to each other on the color wheel

- colors that are found together in nature (lots of blue with yellow and white like the sky; brown and green like a tree; green and red/yellow/purple like flowers, etc...)

- complementary colors can look good together; in my experience a good effect is if you desaturate one of them a bit. Purple and yellow is a fantastic combo in my experience, green/red and blue/orange can be a bit more difficult to make work. But they can create exciting contrasts.

- black, brown, beige and white can act as good "neutral" colors depending on which other colors you use.

It is often easier on the eyes if you dont put two extremely saturated colors next to each other; instead, try desaturating one or making it more pastel/creamy. Usually it works well if the more desaturated color is the one that takes up the most space, while the more saturated one is the accent color.

creating “contrast” with the colors can work well; for example by putting colors next to each other where one is a lot brighter than the other. If all colors are have the same saturation or the same brightness, they can become taxing/garish to look at or have a very same-ish look.

If you only use colors from the same family, like only red-ish tones, or only closely related ones (like only warm colors), you might end up with a palette that's easy on the eyes but also a bit same-ish or boring. Best try to spice it up with a different color!

In the end, dont be shy to splash different colors on your drawing and see if they work. It can be very useful to do some small thumbnail sketches to try out color combinations, so you dont have to constantly erase on your big piece.

#asks #not art #Anonymous

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fawneverwould · 7 years

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PHYSICAL !!

1. Describe the character’s height and build. Is she heavyset, thin, short, rangy? I’d say average. She’s 5′5. 2. How old is she? Sixteen. 3. Describe her posture. Does she carry herself well or does she slouch? She carries herself pretty well. 4. How is her health? Is she fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities? She’s in decent shape, no disabilities. 5. How does she move? Is she clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid? Pretty graceful and softly. 6. How attractive is this character physically? How does she perceive herself in the mirror? She’s very pretty, I think. She thinks of herself as average. 7. Describe her complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred? Light and clear. 8. Describe her hair: color, texture, style. Wavy. It falls a little past her waist, an orange-brown color. She considers herself a redhead even though her hair is more naturally brown. (Shh, don’t tell anyone.) It looks like this or this but a bit longer. 9. What color are her eyes? Amber. 10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features? A light dusting of freckles. 11. What are her chief tension centers? Her neck. 12. What is the character’s wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does she have six of the same suit? She dresses in a lot of warm colors. Pretty casual. She likes sweaters, boots, leggings, jeans best -- but in California she obviously doesn’t get to rock those much.***** 13. Do her clothes fit well? Does she seem comfortable in them? She likes slightly oversized shirts sometimes. But for the most part, yes. 14. Does she dress the same on the job as she does in her free time? If not, what are the differences? She has to wear her high school uniform but she wears what she wants to volunteer in or on a usual basis. 15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando? Briefs. Sometimes boxers.

SPEECH !!

1. What does this character’s voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse? A tiny bit raspy. Sweet but mature. Soft. I mostly hear Debby Ryan* with a bit of Fawn* in my mind. 2. How does she normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does she talk easily, or does she hesitate? Soft, evenly, easy. She gets to rambling excitedly sometimes and talks faster or louder. 3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics? None that I can think of. 4. What languages does she speak, and with how much fluency? English fluently. 5. Does she switch languages or dialects in certain situations? Nah. 6. Is she a good impromptu speaker, or does she have to think about her words? She is okay at impromptu. 7. Is she eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change? I’d say closer to eloquent. Less so when she’s feeling hyper/eager.

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL !!

1. How intelligent is this character? Is she book-smart or street-smart? Fairly intelligent. A mixture of both. 2. Does she think on her feet, or does she need time to deliberate? She thinks on her feet. It gets her in trouble. 3. Describe the character’s thought process. Is she more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical? Intuitive but she can come up with some good ideas. It depends on the situation. 4. What kind of education has the character had? She’s a junior so that’s it as of now. 5. What are her areas of expertise? What, if anything, is she interested in learning more about? Anything that comes to animals. Especially pets or woodland creatures. She’s thinking about looking into veterinary practice. 6. Is she an introvert or an extrovert? Extrovert. 7. Describe the character’s temperament. Is she even-tempered or does she have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven? She is fairly even-tempered and usually happy. If she learns of an injustice, that’s a different story. Cheerful and driven. But also laid-back at the same time...? 8. How does she respond to new people or situations? Is she suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic? Enthusiastic. 10. Which is her default: fight or flight? She doesn’t back down. 11. Describe the character’s sense of humor. Does she appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks? Pranks, for sure, but she isn’t picky about what makes her laugh. She loves jokes. 12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does she deal with them? She doesn’t have any. 13. What moments in this character’s life have defined her as a person? I’m not sure that any specific moments have changed who she is. She’s always been a passionate, nurturing, rebellious person. 14. What does she fear? Not being able to make a difference. 15. What are her hopes or aspirations? To make a difference, and own as many pets as possible. 16. What is something she doesn’t want anyone to find out about her? Fawn is a pretty open book. She isn’t keeping any secrets.

RELATIONSHIPS !!

1. Describe this character’s relationship with her parents. Fawn has always had a good relationship with her parents. She’s been daddy’s little girl from day one, as a child she was almost always in his arms. She is a lot like her mother. Both of them love, support and accept her the way that parents should and they are proud of her for being someone that takes a stand. They are what she misses the most about home, other than her fur babies. She doesn’t blame them for sending her away, their hands were tied, she just hopes they know she loves them the same. 2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like? No, and she’s happy with her life how it is -- she’s the center of her parents’ worlds this way. But it might’ve been cool to have a brother or sister to torment with pranks and braid her hair for her. 3. Are there other blood relatives to whom she is close? Are there ones she can’t stand? She doesn’t see her mom’s family much. She has a lot of uncles, aunts and cousins on her dad’s side. They come around for holidays so just a few times throughout the year, but she loves all of them. 4. Are there other, unrelated people whom she considers part of her family? What are her relationships with them? The Pixie Hollow girls are her sisters. 5. Who is the character’s best friend? How did they meet? Tink, Vidia, Iridessa, (probably Rosetta) and Silvermist, obviously. Also Oliver is a pure bean that she adores. She met them all at Walt. 6. Does she have other close friends? Does ‘every animal she meets’ count? 7. Does she make friends easily, or does she have trouble getting along with people? She makes friends easily. 8. Which does she consider more important: family or friends? Both. 9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has she been married more than once? She is single. The only boyfriend/husband she had was in elementary school when the kids paired off. 10. Is she currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse? She is not. 11. Who was her first crush? Who is her latest? She’s not crushing on anyone as of late, and I don’t think she’s had very many lasting crushes in her life. She might see a boy holding a puppy and think “wow he’s cute” but then she gets distracted by the puppy and forgets he’s there. 12. What does she look for in a romantic partner? An animal lover. It is very important that the person she’s with cares about having pets and lots of them. If not, it is not going to work. Sorry. Other than that she only wants to have feelings for the person and for them to be reciprocated. 13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does she relate to them? If no, does she want any? She doesn’t, but she’d love to be a mom one day! 14. Does she have any rivals or enemies? Not anyone right now. 15. What is the character’s sexual orientation? Where does she fall on the Kinsey scale? She is most likely heterosexual. A zero or a one. She would never be against being with someone solely because of gender but she’s only ever been attracted to/crushed on males. 16. How does she feel about sex? How important is it to her? She isn’t ready for sex right now. She’s only sixteen and she has no love interest. It isn’t something she thinks about all that much. She will worry about it when she’s in a relationship -- a long term relationship -- and she feels safe and comfortable with someone and wants to take that next step. 17. What are her turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits? Heck if she knows.

BELIEFS !!

1. Do you know your character’s astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does she fit type? She’s an October baby, born on the third, so she’s a Libra. I think there are other signs that would fit her better. 2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in her life? She’s Christian. She used to go to church on Sundays and the occasional Wednesday back at home, but she was shushed a lot for talking during service and for awhile known as the girl that chased a rat throughout the pews. It’s important to her to believe there is a God and an afterlife but if she’s being honest, she’s never read the bible and she has no immediate plans to. 3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it? Help those that cannot help themself. Be kind. Live your own life. I don’t think anything could change those. 4. How does she regard beliefs that differ from hers? Is she tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent? As long as those beliefs aren’t hurting people, she’s tolerant and curious. 5. What prejudices does she hold? Are they irrational or does she have a good reason for them? She’s prejudice against people that do not like any kind of animal. How can someone not like animals?

DAILY LIFE !!

1. What is the character’s financial situation? Is she rich, poor, comfortable, in debt? Average. Her family gets by. 2. What is her social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected her? She’s not necessarily popular but she is friendly and outgoing. She has never had to worry about where to eat lunch or who to walk with in the halls, here or at her old school. 3. Where does she live? House, apartment, trailer? Is her home her castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does she share it with others? Her dorm, and she has decorated it in warm colors with photos of pets and family and she has those little lights strung around her bed and it’s all organized and cozy and cute. She loves it. I love it. The dorm of my dreams. 4. Besides the basic necessities, what does she spend her money on? Helping animals in need. 5. What does she do for a living? Is she good at it? Does she enjoy it, or would she rather be doing something else? She’s a student right now. She’s good at some classes, others not so much, but she does more than enough to get by. When she isn’t doodling cat faces all over her test pages. 6. What are her interests or hobbies? How does she spend her free time? She likes to volunteer at animal shelters. She enjoys reading and decorating, doodling. But for the most part if she’s got free time on her hands, she’s going to be outside climbing trees and talking to birds. 7. What are her eating habits? Does she skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods? I think she has average eating habits. She probably eats healthier than most teenagers, opting for fruit over candy bars on a normal basis and snacking on veggie straws over chips. She doesn’t drink alcohol. Most of her meals she either makes herself because they are simple or orders from town.

ASSOCIATIONS !!

1. Color? Orange. 2. Smell? Puppy breath. 3. Time of day? She’s a morning girl. 4. Season? Spring. But she’s partial to Fall too. 5. Book? Because Of Winn-Dixie. 6. Music? Alternative rock, indie pop, she isn’t picky. 7. Place? She’s a Georgia girl at heart. 8. Substance? Lemonade. 9. Plant? Sunflowers. 10. Animal? All of them.

EVERY * LEADS TO A PICTURE !!

#watask #it's about dang time i complete this #tasks.

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dustinthesky-blog · 7 years

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1. Describe the character’s height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?

I’m a fucking stick.

2. How old is he?

Old enough.

3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he/she slouch?

Those etiquette classes were a waste of money.

4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?

Dead inside.

5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?

I don’t fucking know, let alone care.

6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?

Vampires can’t see their own reflection, who knows.

7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?

Vampire white.

8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.

A fucking mess.

9. What color are his eyes?

Soulless.

10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?

The signature pout. I should trademark it.

11. What are his chief tension centers?

The world.

12. What is the character’s wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he have six of the same suit?

Dark as my soul.

13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?

Jesus, I don’t give a shit about clothes.

14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?

I’m a professional pain in the ass, I wear whatever the fuck I want to.

15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?

Briefs over boxers.

Speech 1. What does this character’s voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?

Ghost like.

2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?

Hauntingly.

3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?

Christ.

4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?

English, Latin, sarcasm.

5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?

Latin works best for exorcisms or when speaking to demons.

6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?

I don’t have a fucking filter, deal with it.

7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?

You can’t show demons fear, it’s best to speak in full sentences.

Mental and Emotional 1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?

Knowing how to not get yourself killed is the most important, but so is proper grammar.

2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?

Not thinking things through gives you the best stories.

3. Describe the character’s thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?

Practical and logical.

4. What kind of education has the character had?

Too much.

5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?

Writing, being a pain in the ass, and scaring Carter, falling in love with the one person who can’t love me back.

6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?

People can stay the hell away from me.

7. Describe the character’s temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?

Christ, what do you think?

8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he/she suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?

I want everyone to get the fuck away from me.

9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?

Do I look like fucking Leonardo Dicaprio to you? Well... actually I do.

10. Which is his default: fight or flight?

Having a plane comes in handy.

11. Describe the character’s sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?

I hate comedy. Life is a joke.

12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?

Hahahahahahaha.

13. What moments in this character’s life have defined him as a person?

Meeting Daisy. Being bullied all through school.

14. What does he fear?

Happiness. Love.

15. What are his hopes or aspirations?

I want to work for Buzzfeed so I can get paid to write “250 Pictures of Oliver Spade That Make Me Question My Sexuality” and tag Austin in it. I also hope to actually get possessed by a demon because, damn, that would be a story. Maybe I’d believe it then. Who knows.

16. What is something he doesn’t want anyone to find out about him?

I have no secrets. I’m fairly certain everyone knows I’m in love with Daisy by now, except maybe her. But oh well!!!!

Relationships 1. Describe this character’s relationship with his parents.

My dad’s cool, but don’t tell him that, he’ll get all lame and gushy.

2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?

Only child, but I guess Brayden’s officially my brother now since his dad died.

3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can’t stand?

Nope.

4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?

Brayden- he’s my dad’s friend’s son. We grew up together since one of our dads was almost always away. I’ve brought him over to the dark side a little bit, but he’s still too normal most of the time.

Austin- my shy baby brother who no one is allowed to touch. I see a lot of myself in Austin, the normal parts, and I’m so damn protective of that kid, I just know it’s gonna be the reason I die.

Daisy- she has somehow found a way to crack my darkness and I will never forgive her for that.

Carter- I scare the shit out of him. It’s fun.

5. Who is/was the character’s best friend? How did they meet?

Daisy. Met in middle school, and apparently that’s when I should’ve kissed her since that “ship’s sailed.” I’m not bitter or anything. I still love her. But how? Now that’s up to interpretation.

6. Does he have other close friends?

Victoria, and it kills me to say it, but maybe Jordan. Mainly because she hangs out with my friends and is a parasite I can’t get rid of.

7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?

Hahahahahahaha.

8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?

My friends are my family.

9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?

Single as fuck club president.

10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?

I am unworthy of love and unable to hypnotize one person into loving me, let alone more than that.

11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?

Daisy. Daisy.

12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?

Daisy.

13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?

Fuck, I hope not. God help those kids.

14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?

Everyone.

15. What is the character’s sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?

Straight.

16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?

No one dies a virgin, life fucks everyone.

17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?

God is watching. Ghosts are also watching.

Beliefs 1. Do you know your character’s astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?

This is more Brayden’s thing than mine.

2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?

Gotta see it to believe it. I use the Lord’s name in vain too much for a believer.

3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?

I have none.

4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?

I don’t give a shit, everyone ends up in a box.

5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?

Look at me, I’m not one in the position to judge.

Daily Life 1. What is the character’s financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?

Money doesn’t buy happiness, otherwise maybe I’d be happy.

2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?

Money isn’t real, it’s a piece of paper that we let define us all.

3. Where does he live? House, apartment, trailer? Is his home his castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does he share it with others?

Shitty dorm, or sometimes a haunted house with Carter.

4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?

I steal shit.

5. What does he do for a living? Is he good at it? Does he enjoy it, or would he rather be doing something else?

Currently looking for a job at Buzzfeed to bring Buzzfeed Unsolved back from the dead.

6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?

Lets just say, if anyone at Walt dies, I’m gonna be the first suspect.

7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?

Forever drinking the pain away.

Associations Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:

1. Color?

Matte Black.

2. Smell?

Decomposition.

3. Time of day?

Midnight.

4. Season?

Dead of winter.

5. Book?

Anything by Stephen King.

6. Music?

I prefer silence.

7. Place?

Hell.

8. Substance?

Weed.

9. Plant?

Venus fly trap.

10. Animal?

Sloth.

#i miss cyrus so i felt the need to do this in his pov #kid: Cyrus

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homedesignlog-blog · 6 years

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23 Simple Yet Sophisticated Transitional Bedroom Designs

There are some ways to brighten and layout the bed room. There are also many styles and motifs to select from which means, your area can indeed look unique as a result of except choosing a method, you are going to also be adding a few decors in it that reflects your persona and likes. we've featured such a lot of bed room designs already and for sure, you still like to see extra as a result of we never get sufficient of bedroom interior design ideas that we will be able to use to update our present bedrooms or for our new houses. These Days, we are going to show you a roundup of bedrooms with the transitional style. This style is thought of as as the marriage of conventional and up to date finishes, furniture, fabrics and materials equating to a classic, undying layout. Mostly, it makes use of furnishings traces which might be easy yet subtle, featuring either instantly traces or rounded profiles. When it comes to colours, it could use dark brown or a impartial steadiness of taupe, tan and vanilla. It also performs with textures with easy yet stunning decors. Scroll down and take a glance on the transitional bedrooms we now have collected in your idea.

CC Inside Layout What I Love on this bed room is the different patterned materials brought in the space from the wall decor to the throw pillows.

Wake + Loom Layout It Will be great to have a garden associated with the bed room, right? aside from that garden, I also like the patterns utilized in here like the ones on the wall and the area rug.

Millhaven Houses Despite The Fact That most transitional areas use tans or vanilla colors, this one has many pastel colors in it which in truth made it glance much more shocking especially the ones throw pillows.

Albertsson Hansen Structure, Ltd A white bed room looks in reality vivid nevertheless it has some mild brown accent on it besides.

A Layout Lifestyle You Can get that up to date vibe from this bed room with gray colours and some pops of crimson.

Wick Layout Who wouldn’t like the wall decors used on this bedroom? it's simply simple however it looks very creative.

Martha O’Hara Interiors An Ideal method to enliven a bedroom is with painted nightstands. This bedroom has a soothing atmosphere with its neutral wall colours and bedding. in order to deliver extra existence to the gap, two upholstered front room chairs had been introduced besides as aqua nightstands.

Common Bond Layout An Easy bedroom with a few pops of inexperienced. What adds brightness to the area is the glass window.

RDM General Contractors This transitional bed room has some seashore themed touches too and it does omit to a seaside! The wooden components right here has a huge affect to the distance.

Rachel Cannon Lewis Interiors The focal point of this bed room is that glass sunburst decor above the mattress. except the grey headboard, two mild grey chairs additionally brought some soft entice the realm.

Martha O’Hara Interiors The styles from the curtains added a happy and artistic vibe to this white bed room that has tall French home windows.

Fran Kerzner- Design Synthesis That chaise front room is a sublime accent to this bedroom. I additionally love that shaggy area rug used underneath the mattress.

Lindsey Binz House Company Should You love the colour grey, you will no doubt like this bedroom that used other fabrics for the curtains and throw pillows.

Ambient Buildings This bed room leads to a balcony with elaborate railings. The dark grey and blue colors used here appears to be like very nice.

Jared Medley Photography I Really Like how they decorated this bedroom. although they introduced a grunge looking house rug, the space nonetheless appears to be like sophisticated.

Debra Ackerbloom Interiors Such a sublime bedroom with gray and silver colours in it. On both sides of the mattress are glass pendant lights that seem like grapes.

Ashley Darryl Interiors That wall sculpture above the headboard could be very stunning and it brings a creative contact to this easy carpeted bedroom.

Dan Arnold Photo Like The different bedrooms in this listing, this one also used quite a lot of patterns in addition from the pillows to the world rug.

James Michael Howard Smartly this one has patterns on the carpet as a way to draw your eyes to the canopy mattress which looks like owned by means of a princess.

Drew McGukin Interiors As A Result Of that wall decor, you'll be able to get that city really feel in this bed room particularly that on one facet of the wall it has brick stones.

Ivory Houses This Kind Of relaxing bed room, right? Don’t you like the simplicity of the design and colours used in here? However total, it seems very stunning.

22 INTERIORS What brought existence to the area is that wall decor which breaks the monotony of white at the wall.

Lawlor Architects This mattress sis beneath a wooden pallet cover including a contemporary feel to the area. Don’t you simply love the above bedrooms? evidently you favor them as a result of like what we discussed within the advent, they are easy but sophisticated. it is being a minimalist at the same time as including a few interesting decors and beautiful furniture into it. And yes, a few would possibly use placing colour accents however you'll be able to understand how muted colours or impartial colors are being used in most of the bedrooms above. Now can you tell me, do you prefer this sort of inside? Would you try to use this style on your bed room too? Read the full article

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not another walt questionnaire !

Describe the character’s height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?

I’m 5’8” which is probably at the shorter end of the male spectrum. I’m on the smaller side but curvy - like very i got a big, big bum. I used to be tight and toned with a tiny waist but over the last few years i’ve put on some weight so I have a little ‘tummy’ now. I used to hate it but i’ve grown used to it

2. How old is he?

Twenty-one

3. Describe his posture. Does he/she carry himself well or does he/she slouch?

One does not get considered a prince without a regal posture, thank you. I’m not the kind to slouch and besides, if I’m going to be a little short I might as well make up for it by standing upright.

4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?

I try to keep myself in the best shape I can manage. I used to play soccer in high school. As well as skateboard, when I get the chance I like to surf but other than that I don’t do a lot of physical activity since i’m at home with the kids most of the time. I have some spring allergies which leave me a little sniffly if I don’t take my meds.

5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?

I like to consider myself graceful and ‘fluid’ I suppose. When I walk my hips kind of...sway back and forth more so than they should, at least I think so.

6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?

I’ve been told i’m very pretty individual - attractive. I mean if you ask Oliver he’ll go on and on about how he finds me attractive but he’s my husband so like he kinda has to say all those nice things. I don’t find myself unattractive by any stretch of the imagination, at least not anymore i’ve come to love myself and my flaws, but it’s nothing to brag about. If anything I’m a bit too delicate, hence the attempts at a manly scruff in the past. But I quick that since Oliver prefers me baby faced and i’ve embraced being delicate and dainty.

7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?

I’d say I’m of a medium to light complexion; I tend to be fairly tan year round. Skin is smooth and I do my best to keep it free of blemish.

8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.

My hair is caramel in color and is pretty soft. As far as styles are concerned, i’ve had every style under the sun as of now it’s usually swept off to the side or I wear a hat when i’m too lazy to do anything with it. Oliver likes it when my hair is styled in a quiff but that doesn’t happen often anymore. I went through a whole quiff phase it was interesting to say the least

9. What color are his/her eyes?

A very vibrant light blue - kinda like the sky

10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?

My cheekbones they’re very defined. I also have three little freckles that I refer to as a little constellation on my face

11. What are his/her chief tension centers?

Definitely the back of my neck down into my shoulders, following down my spine. If you hold yourself like I do tension tends to build there and I honestly could probably do with a nice full body massage once a week to relieve that tension.

12. What is the character’s wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he/she have six of the same suit?

Usually I wear like sweats, sweaters, hoodies, leggings, comfy clothes since i’m around the house. I love adidas and I wear a lot of Oliver’s clothes. When I go out though I love dressing up. My wardrobe includes skinny jeans, bright colors, very posh and fashionable. I loooove fashion. (x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)

13. Do his/her clothes fit well? Does he/she seem comfortable in them?

It depends. If i’m wearing Oliver’s clothes they’re big on me, obviously have you seen our size difference? If they’re mine they’re very, very fitted.

14. Does he/she dress the same on the job as he/she does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?

My job is raising our two kids so.

15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?

Boy shorts. Don’t knock it til you try it.

Speech

1. What does this character’s voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?

My voice is a bit high. Not like girly high but just a light, slightly lilted tone. It gets hoarse easily as well if I’m shouting or… whatnot.

2. How does he/she normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he/she talk easily, or does he/she hesitate?

I used to have a really bad stutter but not anymore. I speak quite loudly the only time I do speak softly is when i’m talking to my kids.

3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?

I have a valley boy ‘accent’ it’s gone away some but there’s hints of it when I talk, so. Oliver makes fun of it.

4. What language/s does he/she speak, and with how much fluency?

I speak English fluently and took a bit of Spanish and Latin back in high school.

5. Does he/she switch languages or dialects in certain situations?

No. I wish I could break into a thick Irish accent when I got angry but nope.

6. Is he/she a good impromptu speaker, or does he/she have to think about his words?

Unintentionally impromptu, I don’t have a filter sometimes. I try to think about my words before I say them with most anyone.

7. Is he/she eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?

Eloquent in 75% of situations. The only circumstances in which it would change is in times of high stress or emotion.

Mental and Emotional

1. How intelligent is this character? Is he/she book-smart or street-smart?

Pretty smart, I think. Probably more book smart than streets though.

2. Does he/she think on his feet, or does he/she need time to deliberate?

I’d prefer more time to deliberate. I do act rashly or impulsively depending on the situation.

3. Describe the character’s thought process. Is he/she more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?

As of late? logical and practical with a hidden dreamer. More so Intuitive back in the day. I wanted to be something much more whimsical and fun than a stay at home dad. But that’s just not how life worked out but i’m fine with it.

4. What kind of education has the character had?

Well, I went to public grade school and middle school, a private high school for a year then ended up transferring to public which landed me in Walt and I finished my senior year a semester early because Josh came into our lives. I planned on going to school and being a theatre major...or minor with education as a major. I don’t know. I never really decided since I didn’t have the chance to.

5. What are his/her areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he/she interested in learning more about?

For as much as I complain, I’m not terrible at menial task work so that’s fine. I read and comprehend things quickly. I’m good at memorization and can be organized when the job requires it. I want to look more into the arts sides of things.

6. Is he/she an introvert or an extrovert?

Extrovert

7. Describe the character’s temperament. Is he/she even-tempered or does he/she have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?

It depends on the day...I can be quite moody sometimes. I have mood swings a lot actually. But mostly i’m very cheerful,very loving. I like to think i’m laid back. But as a whole I guess I’m pretty high-maintenance. I’m prone to over dramatizing situations and being a ‘brat’. As Oliver puts it. But that’s only with him

8. How does he/she respond to new people or situations? Is he/she suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?

I love meeting new people, i’m quite the people person

9. Is he/she more likely to act, or to react?

Probably react.

10. Which is his/her default: fight or flight?

depends on the situation mostly flight

11. Describe the character’s sense of humor. Does he/she appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?

I think I have a good sense of humor except puns I hate puns and yet i’m married to the king of puns, go figure.

12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he/she deal with them?

Yes, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, I had an eating disorder about two years ago but I recovered from it. I don’t really deal with my bipolar disorder. I don’t like to think about it - kinda pretend it’s not real but I deal with the other two. I have to

13. What moments in this character’s life have defined him/her as a person?

There’s a lot. Meeting Oliver when I was six, playing the lead in a musical in high school production, the BNL gang and all the abuse I endured during that, not becoming the axiom hire, falling in love with oliver, the coma, the memory loss, meeting my biological parents, getting engaged, having kids and of course getting married.

14. What does he/she fear?

Losing Oliver

15. What are his/her hopes or aspirations?

I’d like to be an actor. It’s been a silly dream of mine since high school. I love performing and making people happy

16. What is something he/she doesn’t want anyone to find out about him/her?

Anything involving my past, whether it’s the BNL gang, the entire Eve situation, my party boy days, I don’t want my in-laws to find out i’m actually really fucking rich as much as I love Georgette i’m afraid they’d think i’m shallow like her oh and my bipolar disorder. No one can find that out.

Relationships

1. Describe this character’s relationship with his/her parents.

Good. I’m a momma’s boy i’ve always been significantly closer to my mother than I have my father. She’s always been more gentle and loving whereas my father was often more harsh and cold. He’s always put me on a pedestal to be this perfect little boy - the perfect Axiom boy and I couldn’t fit that mold not matter how hard he tried. Not to mention he was a bit...homophobic towards my relationship with Oliver at first but we’ve gotten over it all and our relationship is better now. He’s softer. All and all I couldn’t have asked for better parents. Blood or not I love them and they love me.

2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?

Yes, Marjorie Beamer. She’s my biological sister. I didn’t know about her until I was seventeen so I missed a good chunk of her life but I love my sister, I adore her. She’s my best friend.

3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he/she is close? Are there ones he/she can’t stand?

My biological parents I guess? I really don’t know much about their family other than my grandmother. I’m not close at all to the Axioms. Besides Monty, they’ve all kind of disowned me for various reasons.

4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he/she considers part of his family? What are his/her relationships with them?

Silvermist is like a sister to me. Obviously Roger and Olivia Spade. My in-laws are like third parents and when he was alive, Fagin. He meant everything to Oliver and he meant a lot to me as well.

5. Who is/was the character’s best friend? How did they meet?

This is totally cliche but it’s Oliver. We all know how we met by now don’t we?

6. Does he/she have other close friends?

Silvermist & Hallie.

7. Does he/she make friends easily, or does he/she have trouble getting along with people?

It’s really easy for me to make friends, at least I think. I love people and love making them feel loved and welcomed. I’m a people person.

8. Which does he/she consider more important: family or friends?

Friends, I suppose. They’re the people who stick around you by choice, not by force. They have to like something about you. Family is important too.

9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he/she been married more than once?

Happily married.

10. Is he/she currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?

absolutely not no.

11. Who was his/her first crush? Who is his/her latest?

Oliver Spade and uh Oliver Theodore Ryan Spade. He’s cute shh.

12. What does he/she look for in a romantic partner?

Oh wow, do I really need to answer this? Everything I ever wanted in a partner I found

13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he/she relate to them? If no, does he/she want any?

Yes, two; Joshua and Olivia. They’re my world.

14. Does he/she have any rivals or enemies?

Auto motherfucking Axiom.

15. What is the character’s sexual orientation? Where does he/she fall on the Kinsey scale?

Bisexual, probably a 5 on the scale.

16. How does he/she feel about sex? How important is it to him/her?

Oh god I love sex. I didn’t before but now I do. I really, really do. It’s not that important to me but it happens a lot. Trust me I don’t have to worry about the spark ever going out. My husband can’t keep his hands off me, so!

17. What are his/her turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?

You’re asking a very loaded question and I’m going to leave a bit of mystery to the public and keep it between my husband and I. Let’s just say I can consider myself a fair bit… frisky.

Beliefs

1. Do you know your character’s astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he/she fit type?

I’m a Capricorn so I fit on the seeking stability, calculating, don't show their emotions easily for fear of being vulnerable, quite sensitive with those they care about, though they can be ruthless in business and when going after what they want, stubborn and seeking recognition aspects. The part about no silly impulses though, yeah, they haven’t seen me when I used to get drunk off my ass

2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his/her life?

I’m Spiritual sometimes but religious, not really no. I live by my own philosophy. Obviously in the one year of private school setting I had a fair bit of religion jammed down my throat but when I decided I liked kissing boys as well as girls, well, religion took a detour.

3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?

I’d say definitely. You’ve got to live by your own code or other people are going to define you your whole life. It started at the end of high school when my parents’ (the axioms more likely) reins loosened and I could do more things for myself. Have fun, carry yourself as you want to be seen and try your hardest not to have any regrets.

4. How does he/she regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he/she tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?

I’m not terribly against people whose beliefs differ but if they are strongly opinionated that my beliefs and ways of handling myself are wrong, I’ll defend myself.

5. What prejudices does he/she hold? Are they irrational or does he/she have a good reason for them?

I try not to. It’s hard sometimes because the environment I was raised in because they believed most people were below them.

Daily Life

1. What is the character’s financial situation? Is he/she rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?

Comfortable.

2. What is his/her social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him/her?

When I was growing up obviously I was upper class. I had a damn silverspoon in my mouth. However now that I refuse to depend on my parents in any way i’m middle class. Things aren’t perfect, especially with a one person income but Oliver is the hardest working man I know. I just wish...I could help but I don’t miss being rich, i’m content and happy with where I am.

3. Where does he/she live? House, apartment, trailer? Is his/her home his/her castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does he/she share it with others?

An apartment with my husband and kids. It’s clean when the kids don’t scatter their toys about or when I don’t feel lazy.

4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he/she spend his/her money on?

Clothes, food and smoothies. Oh and food.

5. What does he/she do for a living? Is he/she good at it? Does he/she enjoy it, or would he/she rather be doing something else?

Basically, i’m a stay at home-mom and house wife. I take care of the kids, the apartment and my husband when he comes home. I mean yeah I would but house-wife is kind of the job i’ll be having for a while since we plan on having a lot of kids. Eventually i’d like to go to college and get a degree in something.

6. What are his/her interests or hobbies? How does he/she spend his/her free time?

Going to see local theatre productions, curling up and reading, hitting up local coffee shops, setting up a fire in the fireplace, playing piano or guitar, surfing, movie marathons, star gazing, baking, stuff like that.

7. What are his/her eating habits? Does he/she skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?

Oh, i’m a bottomless pit. Eating is my number one hobby. I love food. I don’t skip meals anymore. The only time we ever eat out is on special occasions most of the time I cook or Oliver does. We kind of share that, really. I don’t drink anymore, no. I haven’t since Josh happened. Please does it look like I avoid certain foods? Besides Brussels sprouts they’re evil.

Associations

Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his/her favorite:

1. Color? blue and pink 2. Smell? Strawberries 3. Time of day? Night 4. Season? Summer 5. Book? Pride and Prejudice. My mom made me read it in high school 6. Music? Depends on my mood, right now? Something light— indie-esque. Although I think my favorite kind of music is 90′s music. 7. Place? Next to Oliver 8. Substance? Not anymore, no. 9. Plant? Cactus, they don’t die! 10. Animal? Koala

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aaronsniderus · 5 years

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Picking the Right Paint Colors for Your Home

The right color can not only make or break a design scheme, it can change the way you experience a place. Think about it: You probably wouldn’t find it particularly relaxing if you went to a day spa where the walls were painted neon yellow.

Color adds, er, color to our daily lives. It can put us in certain moods and makes things more enjoyable to look at. On the other hand, how we experience color is very individual and depends on our previous experiences with a particular shade.

What does all this mean for your home design? We talked to a few agents at Triplemint, a real estate brokerage firm in New York City, to get some professional insight.

Consider the Room

“Some colors work better for some rooms than others, and it’s important to take the time to consider how a room color will make you feel,” agent Ben Falchi said.

Consider the purpose of the room you’re painting, and what mood you’d like to reflect when choosing your paint color.

Bedroom

Blues are a popular choice for bedrooms, as the colors can evoke a more soothing mood.

“Blue is a color that is typically synonymous with relaxation and serenity, and therefore is an ideal color choice for your bedroom or living room,” Falchi said.

Note that not every shade of a certain color is going to work. Falchi said that with blues, you want to avoid a lighter blue in the bedroom, as it can evoke a colder, starker feel while darker hues tend to be warmer and more inviting.

On the other hand, with a color like purple, you may want to avoid dark or deep hues in the bedroom because they can diminish light and feel suffocating, according to Falchi. A lighter hue will have more of a calming effect and promote a natural light feel, he said.

Living Room

You may want these calming similar colors in your living room, as well, if that’s the place where you tend to go to relax and wind down after a long day.

If you ever do work in your living room or want to relax in a more nature-like environment, you may want to go with green, which Falchi said can also be a good color for a home office.

“Green invokes wealth and success, as well as reduces anxiety, and is synonymous with nature and being outdoors,” he said.

A living room can be a great spot to experiment with more energetic colors, provided you aren’t looking for a more relaxed vibe. A color like red can invoke a lot of strong feelings, Falchi said, like passion or romance.

“However, red is also associated with feelings of anger, rage and irritability,” he said, so he advised exercising caution when you think about using it in your home.

Kitchen

Brighter, mood-lifting colors are great for kitchens, where lots of activity and socializing tends to happen. However, kitchens can look great with a wide variety of color schemes, so don’t be afraid to go for a more muted or neutral color if that’s what you want.

Falchi recommends yellow for a kitchen, because of its ability to lift your mood and brighten a space.

If you want your kitchen to pop, you might consider red or deep blue. If you prefer a cleaner look, white will give you a nice, crisp space.

Bathroom

Depending on what look you’re hoping to achieve, you can go in a number of different directions with your bathroom color scheme, as well.

“A light green can be soothing and create a sense of tranquility and freshness,” Falchi said. “Bright blues/teals have an aquatic feel, while coppers can provide warmth and coziness.”

Whatever color you choose, make sure it’s appropriate for the size of the room. Bright or dark colors can be overwhelming in a smaller bathroom or in a tiny, windowless half-bath, but they might look better in a spacious master bathroom or in a larger room with lots of light.

Go Neutral

When in doubt, it’s hard to go wrong with a neutral wall color.

For something simple and clean, try white walls. Provided you keep them free of smears and stains, they’ll add a feeling of neatness to your rooms.

“White or off-white rooms create a sense of space and cleanliness, and are especially perfect for those that identify as a ‘clean freak,’” Falchi said.

Neutrals are good all-purpose colors, so you don’t have to worry as much about your walls looking dated down the road.

“They complement every space and also are timeless,” agent Alex Van Buren said.

Neutrals can also be used to create the illusion of space and light.

“Typically, neutral colors make rooms look larger, and when you keep the same color tones throughout your apartment, it creates a nice flow,” Van Buren said.

Choose Personal Favorites

While many interior designers will tout certain colors’ abilities to evoke specific moods, color is ultimately a very personal thing that will evoke different feelings in different people. Instead of trying for something that is thought to induce a universal response, why not focus on your own response to certain colors? After all, you’re the one who has to live with your choices.

“Painting your walls in your apartment is one of the easiest ways to make your apartment feel like your home, while also making your space evoke the emotion you are looking for in each room,” agent Jallen Messersmith said.

Messersmith recalled working with a client whose favorite color was pink and thinking about how that color would work on the walls.

“After his move in, he sent me a picture of his pink bedroom, and when he wakes up each morning, he not only sees his favorite color but also feels happier than when the walls were gray,” he said.

Even if the color you want goes against the “rules” of which color should be used in a specific space, the most important thing is that you’re happy with it.

“Some people will respond very favorably to certain colors, and others may not. For example, I love the color green – it is absolutely my happy color, and I painted an accent wall in my living room a bright green and have a bright green carpet in my foyer,” agent Joan Kagan said.

Other Considerations

As we mentioned, you should factor in a room’s size when deciding what color to paint its walls. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean you’re stuck painting your smaller rooms in pastels or pale neutrals. Experimenting with dark or deep hues in smaller spaces can provide very elegant or dramatic results.

The paint colors you choose can also help or hinder your efforts should you decide to sell your home. If you plan to put your house on the market soon and want to spruce up your walls with a fresh coat of paint, stick with neutrals.

“Keep it neutral, no distractions. Like wearing all black, you want the buyers to focus on the bones, not the window dressing,” agent Julianne Bond said.

Do you know just how to pick the perfect color? Share your tips in the comments below!

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Picking the Right Paint Colors for Your Home

What does all this mean for your home design? We talked to a few agents at Triplemint, a real estate brokerage firm in New York City, to get some professional insight.

Consider the Room

“Some colors work better for some rooms than others, and it’s important to take the time to consider how a room color will make you feel,” agent Ben Falchi said.

Consider the purpose of the room you’re painting, and what mood you’d like to reflect when choosing your paint color.

Bedroom

Blues are a popular choice for bedrooms, as the colors can evoke a more soothing mood.

“Blue is a color that is typically synonymous with relaxation and serenity, and therefore is an ideal color choice for your bedroom or living room,” Falchi said.

Living Room

You may want these calming similar colors in your living room, as well, if that’s the place where you tend to go to relax and wind down after a long day.

If you ever do work in your living room or want to relax in a more nature-like environment, you may want to go with green, which Falchi said can also be a good color for a home office.

“Green invokes wealth and success, as well as reduces anxiety, and is synonymous with nature and being outdoors,” he said.

“However, red is also associated with feelings of anger, rage and irritability,” he said, so he advised exercising caution when you think about using it in your home.

Kitchen

Falchi recommends yellow for a kitchen, because of its ability to lift your mood and brighten a space.

If you want your kitchen to pop, you might consider red or deep blue. If you prefer a cleaner look, white will give you a nice, crisp space.

Bathroom

Depending on what look you’re hoping to achieve, you can go in a number of different directions with your bathroom color scheme, as well.

“A light green can be soothing and create a sense of tranquility and freshness,” Falchi said. “Bright blues/teals have an aquatic feel, while coppers can provide warmth and coziness.”

Go Neutral

When in doubt, it’s hard to go wrong with a neutral wall color.

For something simple and clean, try white walls. Provided you keep them free of smears and stains, they’ll add a feeling of neatness to your rooms.

“White or off-white rooms create a sense of space and cleanliness, and are especially perfect for those that identify as a ‘clean freak,’” Falchi said.

Neutrals are good all-purpose colors, so you don’t have to worry as much about your walls looking dated down the road.

“They complement every space and also are timeless,” agent Alex Van Buren said.

Neutrals can also be used to create the illusion of space and light.

“Typically, neutral colors make rooms look larger, and when you keep the same color tones throughout your apartment, it creates a nice flow,” Van Buren said.

Choose Personal Favorites

Messersmith recalled working with a client whose favorite color was pink and thinking about how that color would work on the walls.

Even if the color you want goes against the “rules” of which color should be used in a specific space, the most important thing is that you’re happy with it.

Other Considerations

“Keep it neutral, no distractions. Like wearing all black, you want the buyers to focus on the bones, not the window dressing,” agent Julianne Bond said.

Do you know just how to pick the perfect color? Share your tips in the comments below!

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Picking the Right Paint Colors for Your Home

What does all this mean for your home design? We talked to a few agents at Triplemint, a real estate brokerage firm in New York City, to get some professional insight.

Consider the Room

“Some colors work better for some rooms than others, and it’s important to take the time to consider how a room color will make you feel,” agent Ben Falchi said.

Consider the purpose of the room you’re painting, and what mood you’d like to reflect when choosing your paint color.

Bedroom

Blues are a popular choice for bedrooms, as the colors can evoke a more soothing mood.

“Blue is a color that is typically synonymous with relaxation and serenity, and therefore is an ideal color choice for your bedroom or living room,” Falchi said.

Living Room

You may want these calming similar colors in your living room, as well, if that’s the place where you tend to go to relax and wind down after a long day.

If you ever do work in your living room or want to relax in a more nature-like environment, you may want to go with green, which Falchi said can also be a good color for a home office.

“Green invokes wealth and success, as well as reduces anxiety, and is synonymous with nature and being outdoors,” he said.

“However, red is also associated with feelings of anger, rage and irritability,” he said, so he advised exercising caution when you think about using it in your home.

Kitchen

Falchi recommends yellow for a kitchen, because of its ability to lift your mood and brighten a space.

If you want your kitchen to pop, you might consider red or deep blue. If you prefer a cleaner look, white will give you a nice, crisp space.

Bathroom

Depending on what look you’re hoping to achieve, you can go in a number of different directions with your bathroom color scheme, as well.

“A light green can be soothing and create a sense of tranquility and freshness,” Falchi said. “Bright blues/teals have an aquatic feel, while coppers can provide warmth and coziness.”

Go Neutral

When in doubt, it’s hard to go wrong with a neutral wall color.

For something simple and clean, try white walls. Provided you keep them free of smears and stains, they’ll add a feeling of neatness to your rooms.

“White or off-white rooms create a sense of space and cleanliness, and are especially perfect for those that identify as a ‘clean freak,’” Falchi said.

Neutrals are good all-purpose colors, so you don’t have to worry as much about your walls looking dated down the road.

“They complement every space and also are timeless,” agent Alex Van Buren said.

Neutrals can also be used to create the illusion of space and light.

“Typically, neutral colors make rooms look larger, and when you keep the same color tones throughout your apartment, it creates a nice flow,” Van Buren said.

Choose Personal Favorites

Messersmith recalled working with a client whose favorite color was pink and thinking about how that color would work on the walls.

Even if the color you want goes against the “rules” of which color should be used in a specific space, the most important thing is that you’re happy with it.

Other Considerations

“Keep it neutral, no distractions. Like wearing all black, you want the buyers to focus on the bones, not the window dressing,” agent Julianne Bond said.

Do you know just how to pick the perfect color? Share your tips in the comments below!

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The Basic Principles Of Landscape Design

Whether you plan on “borrowing ideas” or plan on creating your own personal landscaping design, you should have at the very least an elementary understanding of the principles of landscaping.

This doesn’t mean that you must apply every principle to each and every part of your plan. But just having an idea of these principles will help you generate ideas and increase your creativity.

Great landscaping lies in the eyes with the its creator. So, even though the principles of landscape design are great guidelines to check out, don’t feel as if they’re the “have to rules” of landscaping. Abstract and creativity are permitted.

Unity should be your main goals inside your design. It might be better understood and applied as consistency and repetition. Repetition creates unity by repeating alike elements like plants, plant groups, or decor through the entire landscape. Consistency creates unity in the sense that some or all the various elements of the landscape fit together to create a whole.

Unity can be achieved by the consistency of character of elements in the design. By character, I am talking about the height, size, texture, palettes, etc. of numerous elements.

An illustration would be inside the use of accent boulders. Have you ever seen a landscape design that had one large white round boulder here and another large red square granite boulder there etc, then you’ve observed that unity wasn’t created by this specific element.

This is just one example though the principle relates to all other elements including groups of plants and materials.

An easy way to create unity in your landscape is by creating themes. And one of the most effective to create themes is with a little garden decor or garden statues. Developing a theme garden is a lot easier when it’s linked to something you are interested in or have a desire for.

If you’re into butterflies as an illustration, you could build a theme using plants that attract butterflies and also using statues, ornaments, as well as other decor which can be related to butterflies.

Unity ought to be expressed through no less than one element in your landscape and preferably more. Using elements to convey a main idea through consistent style and a specific theme is the thing that creates harmony.

Simplicity is actually one of the principles in design and art. It’s among the best guidelines it is possible to follow when getting started or take action yourselfer. Just keep things an easy task to begin with. That you can do more later.

Simplicity in planting, for instance, would be to pick 2-3 colors and repeat them through the entire garden or landscape. Keeping decor down and in just a specific theme along with keeping hardscapes for example boulders consistent can also be practicing simplicity.

Balance in design is just as the word implies. Equality. There are basically 2 types of balance in landscape design. Symmetrical and Asymmetrical.

Symmetrical balance is the place there are more or fewer equally spaced matching elements of the garden design. Which has a garden equally divided, each party could share the identical shape, form, plant height, plant groupings, colors, bed shapes, theme, etc.

You might remember creating something like this if you were a child in art class in class. Where you have a piece of paper, splash paint onto it, fold it in two, unfold it, and after that it magically creates an interesting symmetrical design. So symmetrical balance or design is nearly of a mirror image or reflection.

Asymmetrical balance alternatively is one of the principles of landscape design that’s a somewhat more complex. While textures, forms, colors, etc. may remain constant to produce some unity, shapes and hardscapes may be more random. This kind of balance often has separate or different themes each and every having an equal but different kind of attraction.

A good example of this would be where bed shapes or paths differ on both sides of the dividing line. One for reds could be curvy having a sense of flow as the other side is straight, direct, and hard.

This can also build a neat contrast. Flowing lines are pleasing towards the eye though the bold contrast of a curve having a straight line can be extremely interesting.

Asymmetrical balance isn’t necessarily limited to just the shape of a garden.

An example could be where the whites of the garden is mostly large shade trees while the other side is predominately a lower growing flower garden or perhaps a mix of both examples. This can be only restricted to your imagination.

Contrast and harmony can be achieved using plants. Fine foliage verses coarser foliage, round leaves verses spiked leaves in addition to color compliments and contrasts.

Plant height, color, and texture could be varied from one area to another but each area should stay consistent within a unique theme.

You’ll hear me discuss “themes” a lot. Many successful do-it-yourself designs consume a basic theme to accomplish most of the principles of landscape design described on this page. The proper usage of plants and garden decor or even a mix of both is an easy way to achieve themes.

Color adds the dimension of actual life and interest towards the landscape. Bright colors like reds, yellows and oranges seem to advance toward you and can actually make an object seem closer to you. Cool colors like greens, blues, and pastels appear to move away from you and can make an object seem farther away from you.

Grays, blacks, and whites are considered neutral colors and therefore are best found in the background with bright colors inside the foreground. However, to increase depth in a landscape, you need to use dark and coarse textured plants within the foreground and use fine textured and light-weight colored plants in private.

Colors could also be used to concentrate to a specific section of the garden. A bright display among cooler colors would naturally catch the attention.

Natural transition can be applied in order to avoid radical or abrupt modifications in your landscaping. Transition is simply gradual change. It might best be illustrated in terms of plant height or color but tend to also be used on all elements from the landscape including however, not limited to textures, foliage size or shape, and the decoration of different elements.

In other words transition may be accomplished by the gradual, ascending or descending, arrangement of different elements with varying textures, forms, colors, or sizes.

An example of a good transition will be a stair step effect from large trees to medium trees to shrubs to bedding plants. It is where a bit knowledge of proper plant selection belly in handy.

Transition is among the principles of landscaping that can be used to “create illusions” inside the landscape. For example a transition from taller to shorter plants can provide a sense of depth and distance (similar to a painting), making the backyard seem greater than it really is. A transition from shorter to taller plants may be used to frame a focal point to make it jump out and seem closer pc really is.

Line is with the more structural principles of landscaping. It can mostly be linked to the way beds, walkways, and entryways move and flow.

Straight lines are forceful and direct while curvy lines possess a more natural, gentle, flowing effect.

Proportion simply refers to the size of elements with regards to each other. Of all principles of landscape design, this one is fairly obvious however requires a little thought and planning. Almost all of the elements in landscaping can be intentionally planned to satisfy the proper proportions.

As an illustration if you are setting up a small courtyard garden, a large seven foot garden statue put into the center will be way out of proportion as well as a little tacky to say the least. Or a small four foot waterfall and pond used in the center of a substantial open yard would explore the expanse.

Don’t misunderstand this to mean that if you have a big yard you cannot have smaller features or garden decor. Proportion is relative and elements could be scaled to suit by creating different rooms in the garden. Desire to is to build a pleasing relationship one of many three dimensions of length, breadth, and depth or height.

A smaller water feature could be proportionate if put into a corner or for the edge of a substantial area and gets a focal point of the larger area while creating its very own distinct atmosphere. An entire room, sitting area, or theme can be done around it. Other rooms and themes can be achieved as well. See small gardens for applying for grants creating rooms and creating illusions.

Also, special consideration and look at should be given to proper plant selection to stop using plants which might be out of proportion.

Repetition is related to unity. Its helpful to have a variety of elements and forms inside the garden but repeating these 4 elements gives variety expression.

Unity is achieved by repeating objects or factors that are alike. Way too many unrelated objects will make the garden look cluttered and unplanned.

There exists a fine line here. It is possible that too most of one element can create a garden or landscape feel uninteresting, boring and monotonous.

However, unity can still be created by using a number of different elements repeatedly. Therefore keeps a garden interesting.

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Have a great comprehension of Landscaping

Do not necessarily believe you have got to use each and every principle in order to each a part of your current plan. Merely having an knowledge of these principles could enable you to generate ideas along with boost the creativity.

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What choosing the right paint colors can do for your mood

What lifts yours spirits when you are just bored, a bowl of ice cream, watching football or just taking a trip? There's a better way to improve your mood, though: color. Color is a powerful design tool that can make the rooms in your home feel more calm, cheerful, comfortable or dramatic. Color makes a tiny room feel larger, or a spacious one feel more intimate, without the time and expense of actually moving walls. You can make a den feel cozy by painting the walls with a warm color, or make a narrow space feel wider by using different colors on opposing walls. The paint colors you choose, as well as the color of the furniture and accessories, all create a mood. "Color is all around us and even in our vocabulary. We say we feel 'blue', it’s part of our core, but for many years color has been excluded from our homes.But now I see a real love for it and people wanting it in their home. It's all about finding the colors you respond to and that make you feel good. There are colors that work for certain home styles, but don't be afraid to be creative. Instead of using dark olive green on a Craftsman, go for a celery green that gives a fresh and lighter touch. The power of color is that it can completely alter your experience The colors of the rooms in your home are a direct reflection of your personality. While most of us may not spend a lot of time thinking about room color, it affects us every day. Room color can influence our moods and our thoughts. Color affects people in many ways, depending on age, gender, ethnic background and climate. Certain colors (or groups of colors) tend to get a similar reaction from most people; the variations come from the shades or tones used. This is why it’s so important to choose colors wisely when it comes to decorating. You don’t have to worry about trends in order to have a beautiful home. Color trends will come and go. The people who live in a home make it beautiful by choosing colors that reflect their preferences and personalities. The trick is to blend the colors you like into a pleasing combination. Choosing color combinations is one of the most intimidating steps for beginners. Color has the power to change the shape and size of furnishings, as well as the shape and size of the room itself. Selecting colors is not difficult if you equip yourself with some basic information about color and its effects. Choose Wisely Keep in mind that each color has a psychological value. Think about how certain colors make you feel; they can influence any emotion, from tranquility to rage. To create peace and harmony in your home, choose your colors wisely; some colors in large amounts might have the opposite effect on you and your loved ones. What mood do you want to create? Which colors will help you achieve that mood? If you need help answering these questions, look at magazines, decorating books, blogs and websites for ideas. Also, let your textiles be your guide. Fabric, carpeting, furniture and tile are available in a more limited range of colors than paint, so choose them first and then decide on your paint color. Once you find something you like, limit the number of colors in a room to no more than three or four. Too many colors can make a room look busy or cluttered. Paint is fairly inexpensive and transforms a room more quickly than anything else, so you can afford to experiment a little. Room Colors and Their Effects Colors act in three basic ways: active, passive and neutral. You can easily match every room’s colors to your personal desires, to your taste and to the room’s purpose. Light colors are expansive and airy, making rooms seem larger and brighter. Dark colors are sophisticated and warm; they give large rooms a more intimate appearance. Red Red raises a room’s energy level. The most intense color, it pumps the adrenaline like no other hue. It is a good choice when you want to stir up excitement, particularly at night. In the living room or dining room, red draws people together and stimulates conversation. In an entryway, it creates a strong first impression. Red has been shown to raise blood pressure and speed respiration and heart rate. It is usually considered too stimulating for bedrooms, but if you’re typically in the room only after dark, you’ll be seeing it mostly by lamplight, when the color will appear muted, rich and elegant. Yellow Yellow captures the joy of sunshine and communicates happiness. It is an excellent choice for kitchens, dining rooms and bathrooms, where it is energizing and uplifting. In halls, entries and small spaces, yellow can feel expansive and welcoming. Even though yellow although is a cheery color, it is not a good choice for main color schemes. Studies show that people are more likely to lose their temper in a yellow interior. Babies also seem to cry more in yellow rooms. In large amounts, this color tends to create feelings of frustration and anger. In chromotherapy, yellow is believed to stimulate the nerves and purify the body. Blue Blue is said to bring down blood pressure and slow respiration and heart rate. That is why it is considered calming, relaxing and serene, and it is often recommended for bedrooms and bathrooms. A pastel blue that looks pretty on the paint chip can come across as unpleasantly chilly on the walls and furnishings, however, especially in a room that receives little natural light. If you opt for a light blue as the primary color in a room, balance it with warm hues for the furnishings and fabrics. To encourage relaxation in social areas such as family rooms, living rooms or large kitchens, consider warmer blues, such as periwinkle, or bright blues, such as cerulean or turquoise. Blue is known to have a calming effect when used as the main color of a room — but go for softer shades. Dark blue has the opposite effect, evoking feelings of sadness. Refrain from using darker blues in your main color scheme. Green Green is considered the most restful color for the eye. Combining the refreshing quality of blue and the cheerfulness of yellow, green is suited for almost any room on the house. In the kitchen, green cools things down; in a family room or living room, it encourages unwinding but has enough warmth to promote comfort and togetherness. Green also has a calming effect when used as a main color for decorating. It is believed to relieve stress by helping people relax. It is also believed to help with fertility, making it a great choice for the bedroom. Purple Purple, in its darkest values (eggplant, for example), is rich, dramatic and sophisticated. It is associated with luxury and creativity; as an accent or secondary color, it gives a scheme depth. Lighter versions of purple, such as lavender and lilac, bring the same restful quality to bedrooms as blue does, but without the risk of feeling chilly. Orange Orange evokes excitement and enthusiasm, and is an energetic color. While not a good idea for a living room or for bedrooms, this color is great for an exercise room; it will bring out all the emotions that you need released during your fitness routine. In ancient cultures, orange was believed to heal the lungs and increase energy levels. Neutrals Neutrals (black, gray, white and brown) are basic to the decorator’s tool kit. All-neutral schemes fall in and out of fashion, but their virtue lies in their flexibility: Add color to liven things up; subtract it to calm things down. Black is best used in small doses as an accent. Indeed, some experts maintain that every room needs a touch of black to ground the color scheme and give it depth. To make the job easier, rely on the interior designer’s most important color tool: the color wheel. Crimsom Crimson can make some people feel irritable. Invoking feelings of rage and hostility, this is a color that should be avoided as the main color of a room. Sitting for long periods of time in a room painted in this color will likely affect the peace and harmony you are striving to create in your home. Color’s Effect on Ceilings The ceiling represents one-sixth of the space in a room, but too often it gets nothing more than a coat of white paint. In fact, for decades, white was considered not only the safest but also the best choice for ceilings. As a general rule, ceilings that are lighter than the walls feel higher, while those that are darker feel lower. Lower need not mean claustrophobic: visually lowered ceilings can evoke cozy intimacy. As a general rule, dark walls make a room seem smaller, and light walls make a room seem larger. These guidelines are a good starting point in your search for a paint color. Keep in mind that color choice is a very personal matter; you are the one who has to live with your new paint color, so choose a hue that suits you, your family and your lifestyle. Color Can Influence Performance Studies have also shown that certain colors can have an impact on performance. No one likes to see a graded test covered in red ink, but one study found that seeing the color red before taking an exam actually hurt test performance. While the color red is often described as threatening, arousing or exciting, many previous studies on the impact of the color red have been largely inconclusive. The study found, however, that exposing students to the color red prior to an exam has been shown to have a negative impact on test performance. In the first of the six experiments described in the study, 71 U.S. colleges students were presented with a participant number colored either red, green or black prior to taking a five-minute test. The results revealed that students who were presented with the red number before taking the test scored more than 20 percent lower than those presented with the green and black numbers Therefore, chose the right color for your home and it may affect your life positively. Color your world today! If you need help with interior or exterior painting in South Orange County, call 949-484-4568 now!

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What choosing the right paint colors can do for your mood

What lifts yours spirits when you are just bored, a bowl of ice cream, watching football or just taking a trip? There’s a better way to improve your mood, though: color. Color is a powerful design tool that can make the rooms in your home feel more calm, cheerful, comfortable or dramatic. Color makes a tiny room feel larger, or a spacious one feel more intimate, without the time and expense of actually moving walls.

You can make a den feel cozy by painting the walls with a warm color, or make a narrow space feel wider by using different colors on opposing walls. The paint colors you choose, as well as the color of the furniture and accessories, all create a mood.

“Color is all around us and even in our vocabulary. We say we feel ‘blue’, it’s part of our core, but for many years color has been excluded from our homes.But now I see a real love for it and people wanting it in their home.

It’s all about finding the colors you respond to and that make you feel good. There are colors that work for certain home styles, but don’t be afraid to be creative. Instead of using dark olive green on a Craftsman, go for a celery green that gives a fresh and lighter touch.

The power of color is that it can completely alter your experience

The colors of the rooms in your home are a direct reflection of your personality. While most of us may not spend a lot of time thinking about room color, it affects us every day. Room color can influence our moods and our thoughts.

Color affects people in many ways, depending on age, gender, ethnic background and climate. Certain colors (or groups of colors) tend to get a similar reaction from most people; the variations come from the shades or tones used. This is why it’s so important to choose colors wisely when it comes to decorating.

You don’t have to worry about trends in order to have a beautiful home. Color trends will come and go. The people who live in a home make it beautiful by choosing colors that reflect their preferences and personalities. The trick is to blend the colors you like into a pleasing combination.

Choosing color combinations is one of the most intimidating steps for beginners. Color has the power to change the shape and size of furnishings, as well as the shape and size of the room itself. Selecting colors is not difficult if you equip yourself with some basic information about color and its effects.

Choose Wisely

Keep in mind that each color has a psychological value. Think about how certain colors make you feel; they can influence any emotion, from tranquility to rage. To create peace and harmony in your home, choose your colors wisely; some colors in large amounts might have the opposite effect on you and your loved ones.

What mood do you want to create? Which colors will help you achieve that mood?

If you need help answering these questions, look at magazines, decorating books, blogs and websites for ideas. Also, let your textiles be your guide. Fabric, carpeting, furniture and tile are available in a more limited range of colors than paint, so choose them first and then decide on your paint color.

Once you find something you like, limit the number of colors in a room to no more than three or four. Too many colors can make a room look busy or cluttered. Paint is fairly inexpensive and transforms a room more quickly than anything else, so you can afford to experiment a little.

Room Colors and Their Effects

Colors act in three basic ways: active, passive and neutral. You can easily match every room’s colors to your personal desires, to your taste and to the room’s purpose. Light colors are expansive and airy, making rooms seem larger and brighter. Dark colors are sophisticated and warm; they give large rooms a more intimate appearance.

Red

Red raises a room’s energy level. The most intense color, it pumps the adrenaline like no other hue. It is a good choice when you want to stir up excitement, particularly at night. In the living room or dining room, red draws people together and stimulates conversation. In an entryway, it creates a strong first impression.

Red has been shown to raise blood pressure and speed respiration and heart rate. It is usually considered too stimulating for bedrooms, but if you’re typically in the room only after dark, you’ll be seeing it mostly by lamplight, when the color will appear muted, rich and elegant.

Yellow

Yellow captures the joy of sunshine and communicates happiness. It is an excellent choice for kitchens, dining rooms and bathrooms, where it is energizing and uplifting. In halls, entries and small spaces, yellow can feel expansive and welcoming.

Even though yellow although is a cheery color, it is not a good choice for main color schemes. Studies show that people are more likely to lose their temper in a yellow interior. Babies also seem to cry more in yellow rooms. In large amounts, this color tends to create feelings of frustration and anger. In chromotherapy, yellow is believed to stimulate the nerves and purify the body.

Blue

Blue is said to bring down blood pressure and slow respiration and heart rate. That is why it is considered calming, relaxing and serene, and it is often recommended for bedrooms and bathrooms.

A pastel blue that looks pretty on the paint chip can come across as unpleasantly chilly on the walls and furnishings, however, especially in a room that receives little natural light. If you opt for a light blue as the primary color in a room, balance it with warm hues for the furnishings and fabrics.

To encourage relaxation in social areas such as family rooms, living rooms or large kitchens, consider warmer blues, such as periwinkle, or bright blues, such as cerulean or turquoise. Blue is known to have a calming effect when used as the main color of a room — but go for softer shades. Dark blue has the opposite effect, evoking feelings of sadness. Refrain from using darker blues in your main color scheme.

Green

Green is considered the most restful color for the eye. Combining the refreshing quality of blue and the cheerfulness of yellow, green is suited for almost any room on the house. In the kitchen, green cools things down; in a family room or living room, it encourages unwinding but has enough warmth to promote comfort and togetherness.

Green also has a calming effect when used as a main color for decorating. It is believed to relieve stress by helping people relax. It is also believed to help with fertility, making it a great choice for the bedroom.

Purple

Purple, in its darkest values (eggplant, for example), is rich, dramatic and sophisticated. It is associated with luxury and creativity; as an accent or secondary color, it gives a scheme depth. Lighter versions of purple, such as lavender and lilac, bring the same restful quality to bedrooms as blue does, but without the risk of feeling chilly.

Orange

Orange evokes excitement and enthusiasm, and is an energetic color. While not a good idea for a living room or for bedrooms, this color is great for an exercise room; it will bring out all the emotions that you need released during your fitness routine. In ancient cultures, orange was believed to heal the lungs and increase energy levels.

Neutrals

Neutrals (black, gray, white and brown) are basic to the decorator’s tool kit. All-neutral schemes fall in and out of fashion, but their virtue lies in their flexibility: Add color to liven things up; subtract it to calm things down.

Black is best used in small doses as an accent. Indeed, some experts maintain that every room needs a touch of black to ground the color scheme and give it depth. To make the job easier, rely on the interior designer’s most important color tool: the color wheel.

Crimsom

Crimson can make some people feel irritable. Invoking feelings of rage and hostility, this is a color that should be avoided as the main color of a room. Sitting for long periods of time in a room painted in this color will likely affect the peace and harmony you are striving to create in your home.

Color’s Effect on Ceilings

The ceiling represents one-sixth of the space in a room, but too often it gets nothing more than a coat of white paint. In fact, for decades, white was considered not only the safest but also the best choice for ceilings.

As a general rule, ceilings that are lighter than the walls feel higher, while those that are darker feel lower. Lower need not mean claustrophobic: visually lowered ceilings can evoke cozy intimacy. As a general rule, dark walls make a room seem smaller, and light walls make a room seem larger.

These guidelines are a good starting point in your search for a paint color. Keep in mind that color choice is a very personal matter; you are the one who has to live with your new paint color, so choose a hue that suits you, your family and your lifestyle.

Color Can Influence Performance

Studies have also shown that certain colors can have an impact on performance. No one likes to see a graded test covered in red ink, but one study found that seeing the color red before taking an exam actually hurt test performance.

While the color red is often described as threatening, arousing or exciting, many previous studies on the impact of the color red have been largely inconclusive. The study found, however, that exposing students to the color red prior to an exam has been shown to have a negative impact on test performance.

In the first of the six experiments described in the study, 71 U.S. colleges students were presented with a participant number colored either red, green or black prior to taking a five-minute test. The results revealed that students who were presented with the red number before taking the test scored more than 20 percent lower than those presented with the green and black numbers

Therefore, chose the right color for your home and it may affect your life positively. Color your world today!

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