With the unfolding year comes the latest trend predictions in home décor. Known for releasing limited edition trend colors every year, Behr has recently released their 2017 palette. The said paint collection is divided into three, as Behr calls it, “lifestyle collections”.

The selections offer a wide range of hues, but ultimately each color is set to fall under a specific personality. It only goes to show that maybe 2017 is all about individualism and letting colors define who you are as much as they define your home.

Here are three beautiful shades of blue that we think can represent three different personalities.

Calm and collected:

Is there anything more stress-relieving than taking a nice and warm bath inside your most personal space? Well, yes. We think it’s more relaxing when said bathroom is painted in a shade of light blue that is so calming it is almost white.

Some days, we love the fun, but some days, peace is the answer. Good thing that’s exactly what you get with this tone. After an excruciating day at work, a cozy bedroom where you can get some peace of mind is a great escape.

Bold:

Daring, confident, fearless—these are just some of the words we can associate with this bold shade of blue. Those who are constantly facing challenges need not worry about finding the right shade—we’ve crossed that task off the list for you. This is your color.

Adventurous:

Taking the color of the sky and the ocean, nothing prepares you for an adventure quite like turquoise. This shade is perfect for kids’ bedrooms, but will also be perfect for anyone who needs a taste of excitement and adventure.

When decorating the bathroom, balancing style and functionality can prove to be a difficult task. After all, not a lot of bathroom decor are both stylish and practical. But our trick is this: shifting the focal point to the walls. If you can’t snag great bathroom accessories, make use of what you already have.

Today, we show you five bathroom trends you shouldn’t miss.

1. Geometric

Geometry and shapes are taking over the interior design scene, and all for good reason. Adding life to walls, geometric patterns are a good way to add a twist to your home’s interior. Bathrooms, in this case, are no exception. It’s time to bid adieu to drab walls and make bath time a little more exciting. Kids will surely love these prints, too.

2. Ombre

Can’t settle for just one color? Ombre walls are perfect for you. This bathroom wall featured in hgtv.com plays around five different shades of green to create a beautiful blending effect.

3. Dark and moody

It’s not everyday we come across dark bathrooms, but if this what dark and moody looks like, we’ll get to that point. When used right, dark grey can be a sophisticated choice that you can balance with wooden bathroom decor.

4. Minimalist

Less is more in this modern-day bathroom. Although sometimes viewed as dull or boring, a minimalist interior is a perfect premise for relaxation. No clutter, no chaos.

5. Modern + organic

With the evolution of interior design comes the combination of different styles. A fresh take on the usual sleek modern, adding organic tones to a bathroom can bring in natural light to a space. This creates a spacious and breathable environment.

Decorating room with kids is a great way to connect, bond, and learn together. Although we know that kids can be a little picky when it comes to decorating their room, you can treat that as a good sign your children are creative thinkers. Lend them a hand and help them choose a palette suitable for their room! Here are our top picks:

1. White/gray

Who said neutrals can’t be playful? In contrast, they make a great backdrop for colorful furniture and accessories. This room plays around with pink and blue pastels while using a grayish white paint for its walls, creating a cozy ambiance.

2. Pink

This cotton candy pink makes a great choice for a girl’s bedroom. Mix it up with a few other bright colors and you get a youthful atmosphere.

3. Green

This room was originally tagged as a boy’s bedroom, but the great thing about green is its versatility. Taking the color of nature, it easily creates a refreshing backdrop that is sure to lift spirits up.

4. Blue

What we loved about this room is its simple yet whimsical use of color. Instead of opting for the usual white, a starlit blue ceiling is used in this playful bedroom. The wooden shelf also makes a great contrast and adds maturity to the room, making it a great interior for those in their early teen years.

5. Yellow

The color of sunshine, yellow is a no-brainer. This room makes use of the bright shade in its flooring, adding a unique and quirky touch to the whole space.

Looking for more ideas? Browse through our website for more color schemes.

Painting the interior of a house is rewarding when you see a beautiful finished result. Accomplishing a durable paint job that looks professional may just be a task best left to professionals, however.

Painting takes time. Whereas a homeowner can get stuck in the middle of a paint project due to lack of time, professionals are able to focus on the task at hand and get the job done, often in just one to two days. The average homeowner who works a full-time job takes, on average, up to a month to complete an exterior paint job.

In addition, one company kept records which indicated that one out of five people who tackle do-it-yourself paint jobs end up hiring a professional to finish the work.

Please call us for an appointment and we can come out and give you a bid for your home. You will be surprised at how reasonably priced our services are.

Painting a room or even a wall in your home is always a great way to give your home a needed boost. To give it an even bigger boost, many people are choosing to have their painting completed with faux finishing techniques. Faux finishing gives walls a dramatic look, like when done to look like suede, leather or marble. This technique is very popular all around the world and doesn’t seem to be slowing down! While many homeowners have taken it upon themselves to learn the skill of faux finishes, painters have quickly and skillfully become specialized in these techniques as well. The House Whisperer Painting has great experience in matching the right type of faux painting for your home. Please contact us for more information and to schedule an appointment

When it comes time to choosing a paint color, make sure you first take a moment to think about the mission of the kitchen – if it is your kitchen are you really looking for excitement or is the room more for helping you find a sense of peace? If the room is a modern kitchen, do you want it to be your space to invent and conduct experiments – or are you and your family looking for a room that appears to be a great spot for entertaining?

The heart of the home, the kitchen, must appease the tastes of many. When it comes to learning how to paint your home’s heart choosing the right kitchen colors is everything. Use spicy, warm kitchen colors, such as red, orange and yellow, that relate to food and offer appetizing surroundings. Use cooler, serene kitchen paint colors like green, blue and violet to create a calm and fresh atmosphere.

Let The House Whisperer Painting make a difference to your kitchen and home. We have years of experience in making your kitchen a central focus to your home. Contact us for more information and an appointment time.

In South Africa, the Basotho women use house painting as a way to express their views and prayers. These African women took it upon themselves to speak their minds using bright paint and artistic designs on their dwellings, as a voice to show their defiance against apartheid and their passion for their families. In Lafayette, the women of The House Whisperer Painting also use design and color in ways that warm their hearts and spark their passion.

Kristol Jaskul, founder and owner of The House Whisperer Painting, is an artist herself. After years in retail and management, she found her passion for interior painting. She said, “It’s a career that I actually love going to work every morning!” While having experience with exterior painting, she wanted her company to specialize in interior painting, including faux and murals. Kristol believes her business name, The House Whisperer Painting, says it all. “Most of the time, it is the woman of the house that plans the decorating and selects the paint in the home. They prefer women painters, because we have the attention to detail and the eye for color and design. We are also complimented for being neat and clean!” Julie Maynard is an artist who has worked with Kristol for one year, painting walls and murals. Julie believes women love to hire The House Whisperer Painting because it is evident that the women love to work with people, and they can read a person’s comfort level when it comes to decorating and paint selections. Julie has loved color since a child—she remembers her first chalkboard with colored chalk. Her portfolio pictures look like actual photos, and her murals are works of art. Her latest, clouds painted on a ceiling, made her client’s child ask how she made them look 3-D!

While interviewing Kristol and Julie, Erin Norris, the third woman of The House Whisperer Painting, walked into the room. I commented that they all had paint on their shirts and shorts. Julie chimed in, “It’s a rule.”

Erin agreed, “I love paint and I love color.” She also remembers being surrounded by color as a child, but was older before she realized she could make a living with her vocation. She started her own design company, An Inside Job, several years ago, which includes decorating, color, and space.

All three women commented on the meditative nature of painting walls. “We get into the work,” Kristol said, “And it just inspires us more as we see the progress.”

The women do this difficult work because they truly love it. They are always excited to start a new job and get to know the homeowners.“This is their home and it is very personal,” Erin said. “We become part of their lives and will honor them by enjoying the work and getting it done quickly.”

All three women are inspiring. They are fulfilling their dreams by pursuing what makes them happy. They agree that what sets them apart is their ability to really get to know the client, sense what they want, and then develop that look for them. Kristol said, “If you really want white, we will paint it white for you. But we might suggest an off white or light neutral.”

Another specialty of The House Whisperer Painting is helping Realtors update homes to sell. After a recent job, the person who lived there was amazed by how the walls looked, and even more amazed by how the room was put back together for him. “These are true professionals,” he said, and he will hire them to paint his new house.

Being competitively priced helps. Although Kristol is the owner of The House Whisperer Painting, she is always involved with each job. “I love to paint and spend as much time as possible at each job site. I personally see the job through, from the bid to completion.”

Three women, coming from different backgrounds, with a love for a job historically done by men. Julie stated it simply, “If you love it, it is right.”