Solar Port
26/06/2009 Filed in: Design
| Green
Living
Kunkel Works, a local
contractor is now offering “Solar Port”, an
exterior freestanding structure that can be used
as car port or patio cover and can support solar
panels on top. “
Contact us if you would like more information or to start working with this vendor.
Color Psychology
12/06/2009 Filed in: Design
The Impact of Paint
Color On Your Living Space
By Debbie Zimmer, The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute
Perhaps many of you are contemplating new decorating and painting projects and perhaps aren’t aware of the impact that color has on our mood. Before you pick up that paint brush or roller, read through our color psychology information. It just might help you set the appropriate mood for your indoor space.
Red
packs a wallop, physiologically speaking, increasing
blood pressure, heartbeat and energy in most people. It
instills feelings of intimacy and passion. Red also
increases the appetite, which explains why it is used
so often in restaurants, and why it can be a good
choice for a formal dining room.
Orange,
like red, tends to warm a room, but in a more friendly
and welcoming way. As a result, paints in various
shades and tints of orange work well in living rooms
and family rooms.
Yellow
is also warm and welcoming, but it is more attention-
getting than either red or orange. For this reason, it
is a good paint color to use in poorly lit foyers or
dark hallways.
Blue,
which is part of the cool color palette, makes us feel
calm and tranquil, so it is ideal for use in bedrooms.
But since blue works as an appetite suppressant
(perhaps because there are few blue foods) it is not
the best option for a dining room ... unless you're on
a diet.
Green
is another relaxing color that is much more versatile
than blue. Light greens are ideal for bedrooms and
living rooms; midtones are good for kitchens and dining
rooms (many foods are green). Also, because green is
calming, it is often used in hospitals, workplaces and
schools.
Violet
is a tricky color, psychologically speaking. Many
adults dislike purples, but are fond of the rose
family, which can work in many rooms, including dining
rooms, bedrooms and libraries. Young children, on the
other hand, respond favorably to violet, so this color
can be used successfully in children's bedrooms and
play areas.
By Debbie Zimmer, The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute
Perhaps many of you are contemplating new decorating and painting projects and perhaps aren’t aware of the impact that color has on our mood. Before you pick up that paint brush or roller, read through our color psychology information. It just might help you set the appropriate mood for your indoor space.
A Hawaii Kai condo renovation
10/06/2009 Filed in: Design
| Project
Showcase
A recently completed renovation of a condo unit in
Hawaii Kai. The scope of work focuses on the kitchen
and 2 bathrooms, plus alot of plumbing work behind
walls. Hardware products were specified from
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting
Gallery.
Total project cost: $84,000
BEFORE
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Total project cost: $84,000
BEFORE
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