Bathroom Remodeling Cheat: Tile Tattoos
Friday, May 28th, 2010
Loverstone on Clear print
I recently discovered Mibo tile tattoos — waterproof stickers that will instantly transform your boring (or outdated) tiles! Brilliant idea. They are currently offered in 4″ and 6″ sizes and come in a variety of patterns. With prices starting at $16 for a pack, they are a very affordable way to spruce up your bathroom. Oh, and if you are a renter don’t fear — Mibo promises the tattoos are easy to remove, leaving no sticky residue.
Shanklin blue tattoo
* Does your bathroom need help with more than just tiles? Call Niche Interiors for your San Francisco Bathroom Remodeling needs! We provide floor plans, elevations and working drawings to ensure that your project will turn out just like you envisioned. Niche Interiors can create a cohesive design concept and assist with selecting materials, fixtures, and paint colors. *
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A Positively Perfect Powder Room Makeover!
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
A big thanks to COCO COZY for their post featuring our Sea Cliff powder room design. Take a look at the article: Before & After: A Positively Perfect Powder Room Makeover!
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San Francisco Color Consultant: Tips for Choosing Interior Paint
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Selecting interior paint colors is an overwhelming and stressful event for many homeowners. This one area of decorating seems to give grief more than any other. After giving it some thought I narrowed it down to 3 main reasons why this is the case, and corresponding solutions to help you tackle this process.
Bold, saturated colors work well in smaller rooms with generous moldings.
1. Selecting paint colors for your walls is a big commitment. Walls and ceilings make up a huge amount of visual space in your home; if you choose the wrong color it’s very hard to ignore those 8 foot walls screaming at you every day!
Solution: Test strips! Narrow down your paint selections to 2-3 top choices. Purchase small sample bottles and paint 1 foot squares on various walls in the room. Live with these samples for a few days and see which one you gravitate towards. This is the easiest way to avoid partnering with the wrong color.
2. Paint is elusive. Colors change with every minute of the day depending on the lighting; one color can look completely different in another room or even another wall.
Solution: Take notice of how your paint strips look during different times of the day. If a color looks slightly too dark try using the next lightest paint in that color family.
3. Noticing color saturation and tones is a learned art. If you don’t select paint colors for a living chances are that you will be drawn to paint colors that are too saturated and bold to live with on a daily basis.
Solution: Start with the color that you initially are drawn to, then go down two squares to on the paint sample to a lighter version of this color. While you may like a very saturated color in general, it doesn’t always translate well to interior walls. You can use brighter and bolder versions of this color in accents such as pillows, artwork etc. For more on selecting colors for each room see Niche Interiors’ San Francisco interior design newsletter from February.
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Installation Day 2: Not your Grandma’s Wallpaper
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Wallpaper is back…without the small florals and pastel colors. Thankfully there are loads of graphic, bold prints to choose from these days. My favorite source is Osborne & Little, a British company carrying stylish patterns in papers and fabrics.
Installation day 2 tackled the powder room and a teenage girl’s bedroom.
Osborne & Little's Pompadour "Du Barry" livens up this powder room
The subtle metallic sheen makes for a sophisticated statement.
Kravet Pattern #3013 adds a girly touch with a hint of rock and roll.
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San Francisco Interior Design Newsletter: Bring on the Color!
Monday, February 1st, 2010
As an interior designer in San Francisco, selecting paint colors is one of the biggest challenges I face. The tone of a wall will change with every hour of the day, making it virtually impossible to show a client what a room will look like before it’s actually painted. While I can’t select the perfect paint color for you in a newsletter, I can offer some inspiring color combinations for various rooms in the home. Bust out those rollers and bring some color into your home! Also, check out our Paint & Wallcoverings blog posts for more ideas from a San Francisco color consultant.
Guest bedroom designed by Niche Interiors. Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Wales Green #2028-50
ENTRYWAY. More often than not, entryways are cluttered, overlooked and poorly lit. After installing good lighting (or adding a table lamp to your console), consider painting an accent wall in a bold hue. It will add some life to a small space, making you smile every time you come and go. Here are some great options:
Teal
Fuchsia
Bold stripes . Tape off wide vertical stripes with painters tape for a cheap alternative to wallpaper!
KITCHEN. Dining rooms and kitchens require a little more thought than other rooms of the house. Color theories suggest that certain hues are more appetizing than others, blue being the color least expected to inspire eating. Here are some surefire winners:
Yellow. A cheery and fun color. Best when tempered with white moldings and wood tones.
White. Classic, clean, crisp.
Soft green. Look for subtle tones similar to jade.
A yellow kitchen doesn’t have to be stuck in the 1950’s!
BEDROOM. Tone it down a bit in the bedroom. Restful, calming colors in soft hues are safe bets. My favorites are:
Dove grey
Taupe
Light blue
Ivory
Tip: Keep your home healthy – use low or zero VOC paints. You will notice the difference! Almost all paint lines offer this option.
NEED PROFESSIONAL HELP? Start 2010 off right with a more functional and beautiful home. From color consultations to remodeling, Niche Interiors will help turn your vision into reality. See our San Francisco Interior Design Services for more information. Call today for a free in-home consultation!
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