Dark Walls.....and my 3 tips to painting them.

Happy to report that the family is all better and the kiddo's have returned back to school.

After having 1 to 2 of them home through out the week I have a lot of work to catch up on.

 Fingers crossed that this week will be leaps and bounds better.

Let's get down to the nitty gritty and talk about some moody spaces.

I love me some dark walls, so I am about to share my top three tips to painting a small space dark.

I am also sharing a {re}cycled first with you all today.

The debut of my

 "How to Videos" 

Now this is my first and I still have some learning to do with the whole program, so be kind.

Not to mention I picked the hardest project to film for the first time because it's such a small room with horribly impossible angles to cover.

I know boo hoo right?

Okay okay I will just share the video.

Gentle though I am a video virgin.

Also I am setting up my Vimeo account so the quaility is better next time!

xoxo.

Tip #1

It's always best to keep surrounding surfaces in lighter tones.

Counter tops, sofa's, frames etc.

Tip #2

Add some reflective elements to keep light moving around the space.

High-gloss paint, lacquer,  or metallics.

Tip #3

Choose your lighting with 1 of 2 thoughts in mind.

To enhance and bring more light into the space or to add more of a dramatic moodiness to the dark walls.

*Bonus Tip*

Try an inky blue if black is to much for you.

Have fun, small spaces can have dark walls even if you lack natural light.

Follow these tips and your sure to have a space you will enjoy even more than just looking at it on pinterest!

All images via here

               
             Am I the only one having problems with Blogger? Gahhh, it is just not running right.
                So this post is going to be short and sweet. I will update again if it starts working.
                                             
                         Everything is being packed to head up to SLC for the TV segment on

 
                                               Show airs Friday at 1:00 pm MST on Channel 2.

I will share a link as soon as possible!

In the mean time have I have a little present for you!

Because you guys are the sweetest readers and know so much about design and color I am sharing the 

 the new App from Sherwin~Williams?

CHIP IT!

Calling all design enthusiast out there. 

This little button will make you smile.

Here's how it works:

Go to Here and log in via you FB.

It's FREE for you guys!

1. Drag the Chip it button to your tool bar. 

{like pin it}

2. When you see a image you adore the color pallet of "click" your chip it button and roll over the image.

3. Viola an instand paint chip pallet has been created for you to save, pin, or use.

A few I did.....

I have been playing with the tool for about 3 hours now, it's pretty accurate there have been a few images that I felt the pallet was off.

They seemed to be the images with really low saturated colors like blush and mint.

Play around and let me know what you think.

Can't wait to see your pallets popping up all over pintrest!

I would love to tell my peeps at Sherwin about what my fabulous readers thought.

So share....

Here is the FREE link again

CHIP IT.

Lets tweet about it!

                                               Now if I can just narrow down what to wear on TV.........

Matte and loving it....

So begins the battle of gloss or matte.
The look of an nonglossy item has a warm authentic feel.
Don't get me wrong I lurv a good lacquered piece.... but I think some pieces are just screaming to be in a chalky matte finish.

French furniture has always been a favorite, those Parisians know how to do it right.
But like any well dressed space there has to be a balance between the lustrous and the muted.

Oui oui.

No I don't have to peeee.

Lets review a few matte beauties...

images via here and here

I am smitten with this Annie Sloan paint to achieve these kind of looks.

Have you tried it?

With great products like these I could find new projects daily!

I think I want to use the Paloma color and add bit on intrigue to the back of my bookcase!