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What Color for My Child’s Bedroom?

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:07:47 GMT

The Basics of Color Theory

As a parent you want the best for your children. So why not give them a bedroom that nurtures their brain development, improves their overall behavior, and reduces anxiety? Psychology case studies on color theory note various responses in the behavior of babies, young children, and even teenagers.

Makley Painting in Central Ohio can help with your next painting project, from painting a nursery, a toddler’s playroom, or your teenager’s bedroom. Makley Painting can create an environment for your child that is conducive for learning, better sleep, and imaginative playtime.

Did you know that the strategic use of color is powerful? This is especially true for young children, because it’s their only way of understanding the surroundings around them. The use of color can play an important role in the cognitive development and motor skills of your child, too. Color can either irritate, or soothe your child, which affects your child’s behavior subconsciously.

The psychology of color helps us better understand what colors to pick for our child’s bedroom according to their age and temperament. In addition to color, interiors can affect a child’s mental health as well. The ceiling height of a room can improve focus, mood, and alleviate anxiety. Also, the younger the child, the simpler the room should be.

Now for some basic color theory regarding babies, young children, and teenagers.

Red

Red is a powerful color because it’s a strong stimulus. It should be avoided for most children's bedrooms because they typically feel tense and aggressive in red-painted rooms. However, if your son or daughter loves fire trucks, it can be a nice accent color paired with beige, blue, and brown.

Yellow

Yellow is a joyful color. It represents wisdom and kindness. It’s also said to bring warmth, enthusiasm, fun, and inspiration to a child’s bedroom. It symbolically represents daylight, mental and spiritual enlightenment, communication, memory, motivation, and attention. Even so, an intense use of yellow in a room can cause tenseness and anger in children.

Pro Tip: use a combination of blue, green, and yellow for a darling nursery.

Blue

Blue resembles the sky or ocean, so it naturally has a calming effect. The color blue can reduce body temperature, blood pressure, and pulse rate. Thus, it creates a space of comfort and contentment. The color blue is highly recommended in nurseries, since the calming effect can help babies sleep better.

Green

Green is thought to be the most natural, balanced, and relaxing color. Psychologists describe the color green as representing health and peace. There’s a health benefit to the color as well, since it has a calming effect on the nervous system.

Orange

Orange represents happiness, sociability, and warmth. It also increases appetite, and helps kids wake up earlier. It’s the perfect color for introverted kids who have a hard time making friends. This is because the color orange helps with self-confidence, independence, and even competition. It’s an ideal color for a children's playroom.

Purple

Purple is elegant and fragile. It evokes creativity and calmness. The color purple also contributes to physical and spiritual serenity. Purple is especially good for children with an expressive personality and hyperactive temperament.

Pink

Pink can be relaxing, warm, and feminine. Psychologists say that pink is a strong color. Pink gives off warmth and peace. What little girl doesn’t love pink?

Brown

Brown is reliable, warm, and positive. Brown evokes peace and serenity. It’s a great choice for teenagers since it’s down-to-earth. The color can also help teenagers in their studies, because brown promotes responsibility. It also encourages healthy friendships among teenagers because the color is said to elicit a sense of protectiveness.

To summarize, color plays an important role in the development of your child at an early age, or the teenage years. Nevertheless, maybe your child is older and strong-willed, and he insists on choosing his own bedroom color. That’s okay, too. Giving your child the choice of their own bedroom color might just give them that freedom they might need. Ultimately, it comes down to individually knowing your children and their unique needs. Giving children a positive environment where they can easily play, learn, and sleep has beneficial outcomes that will result in happy and healthier kids.

How to Make a Room Feel Bigger with Paint

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:12:00 GMT

The Illusion of Paint

Your home is your sanctuary, and you want to utilize every room to its greatest potential. But, let’s face it, some rooms are small, and this can make for a harder design challenge for homeowners and renters alike. Here are a few helpful tips to consider when painting a small-sized room.

The Bright Side

Maybe you are working from home, and you decided on transforming the extra room in your house into an office. You already have your favorite color in mind, but you’re fearful it will be too dark for the small space. You don’t have to change the color completely--try looking at a few shades lighter in the same color pallet. Or if you prefer to have a second opinion, reach out to one of our professionals at Makley Painting to set up a color consultation.

Lighting

Painting a small room a shade of white will absorb more light, which instantly makes a room feel airy and spacious. That is always a great goal, but sometimes white walls can feel boring and stark. If you run into this issue, play around with bolder colors in your décor and furnishings, which can add more visual interest and texture. Also, try including extra lighting from lamps that have brighter lamp shades to add more warmth into the room.

Right Ceiling Color

Don’t forget about your ceiling! Painting your ceiling can make a big difference when it comes to making a space feel brighter and bigger. Having the ceiling a shade lighter than the wall color will make it less noticeable, where the walls end and the ceiling begins. Leave it to the professionals at Makley Painting to have your room transformation done in no time.

Monochromatic

Another illusion of making a space feel bigger is painting the doors, trim, and ceiling the same color. This creates a cohesive look, which makes a room feel calm and inviting. Not to mention, if your trim isn’t in the best shape, painting it will make it less noticeable as well.

Accent Wall

Be creative and consider an accent wall, or focal point. Homeowners and renters tend to shy away from darker colors in small rooms, but who says you have to paint the whole room? Painting the longest wall in your rectangular room a bold color will actually emphasize the room’s length. This is tricky for a square shaped room because painting only one wall an accent color can create a busy look. Instead, if you have a large bookcase or dresser alongside a wall, paint it a bold color to add an element of contrast.

Dark colors

Similar to the theory of accent walls, small rooms are still capable of dark colors. Dark colors can create a dramatic, moody feel that works well for some spaces. The dark colors blur the edges of the wall, creating an illusion of a more spacious room.

Semi-gloss Finish

Finally, the finishing touches. A paint finish can also contribute to the feel of a larger space by the way it reflects light. The glossier the finish, the more light can be reflected in a room. Likewise, placing mirrors in any size room can help with reflecting more light as well.

A new coat of paint can transform any room; no matter if it’s an office, laundry room, bedroom, or powder room. But leave it to the professionals to guarantee that any room in your home can become your happy place.

Should I paint my brick house?

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:14:44 GMT

The pros and cons of painting the exterior of your brick housE

Brick house homeowners can relate, you either love it, or you hate it. Because we’ve all heard purists say, “Never paint over brick!” But let’s face it, red-brown, orange, and yellow brick exteriors can look outdated, which can make your home feel dark and drab. The professionals at Makley Painting have the right tools, and know-how to transform your brick house into the best looking one in the neighborhood.

However, there are a few things to consider before you make a decision. Your newly painted brick will be permanent, since it’s extremely difficult and expensive to reverse the process. You can always paint over the brick, but the original brick color will be nearly impossible to get back. But with the professional service of Makley Painting, we are confident once you see your exterior transformation, you will wish you made the decision sooner!

Moisture can build up and cause damage on any type of house exterior, but with painted brick, it’s more noticeable. This is because the moisture that collects inside the porous brick causes the paint to chip. Although, if done professionally, the lifespan of painted brick can last up to 7 to 10 years.

Likewise, dirt and grime are more visible on painted brick as well. A benefit of darker siding is that the dirt is hidden; however, painted brick is easier to clean. An occasional power washing will do the trick.

Now for the best part of painting exterior brick. Who doesn’t like curb appeal? We’ve all seen some pretty, amazing before and after photos of homes on television. It’s your turn now! Painting your brick exterior will add charm and beauty, which will increase the value of your home. White, gray, and beige are modern choices that can brighten your house and bring you satisfaction. Who knows? It might even lead you to trim back some trees and plant flowers, which will be rightfully noticed and appreciated up against a brighter house exterior.

Your Next Kitchen Renovation

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:16:41 GMT

Painting Kitchen Cabinets for Your Next Kitchen Renovation

Let’s talk kitchen cabinets. These days there are many glamorous kitchens on television and the internet to be inspired by. While inspiration is a great way to start your new painting project, let the professional team of Makley Painting guide you with a professional color consultant from Sherwin Williams. This will give you the confidence you need when designing your dream kitchen. After all, the kitchen is said to be “The heart of the home!”

Here at Makley Painting in Central Ohio, we guide you with the advice and experience of a Sherwin Williams color consultant. The trusted brand of Sherwin Williams and Makley Painting will give your updated kitchen a lifetime of durability and beauty.

Before choosing a paint color for your kitchen cabinets, let’s consider some important factors unique to your kitchen. First, consider your kitchen space and lighting. If you have a galley kitchen, or minimal natural light, consider going for lighter or muted shades. If you have an open kitchen with lots of windows, consider two-toned cabinets to add a focal point.

Trend Alert

Maybe you are ready for a bold move and want to choose a color more on trend. In that case, pay attention to hues of green and blue, as they are trending in kitchens for 2022. In similar fashion, black appliances have been trending, which accommodates the darker shades of kitchen cabinets.

Green

Green cabinets give the kitchen an unexpected pop of color, which can be a nice change of pace from your typical white, gray, and beige. Check out Sherwin Williams’ Vintage Vessel (SW 9050) for a muted green, or Country Squire (SW 6475) for an emerald green. Before you commit to a color, see a couple of your newly painted cabinets to get a feel for your kitchen.

Navy

If you choose to go for a two-toned look, navy works well as a base color for your kitchen cabinets. Also, navy pairs exceptionally well with copper or brass hardware. If you are curious, In the Navy (SW 9178) is a beautiful, bold color choice.

Traditional

If you want something a bit more timeless, there’s always the color families of white, gray, and beige. A white, or cream shade will add a timeless look that can be both refreshing and beautiful. Neutral cabinets give a kitchen a light and airy feel. It also allows for a stunning backsplash, kitchen island, or wood flooring to be the star of the show. If you are in the market for white, Sherwin Williams’ Snowbound (SW 7004) is a great choice to add warmth.

Don’t Forget the Finish

After your big color decision, you will want the right finish. Semi-gloss finish has a soft sheen, and makes it easy to clean, which is a popular choice. A flat or matte finish makes a statement, and disperses light, but is easier to scuff. Lastly, a satin finish is a great combination of the two.

Let’s tackle kitchen cabinets today by arranging your free color consultation. Submit a Request For Quote and we will contact you shortly!

Prepare Your Home for Professional Painters

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:26:40 GMT

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

You just booked a professional painter to transform a room in your home that you’ve been dreaming about for some time now. You look around and imagine the fresh coat of paint on your walls, ceilings and cabinets. At Makley Painting, we feel so fortunate to be welcomed into so many Central Ohio homes to make that transformation a reality for homeowners like you. With us, you can rest assured your interior residential paint project will be done professionally and with great attention to detail. However, before the magic happens, there are a few ways to prepare your home.

Move furniture to the middle of the room

Furniture is heavy and not everyone may have storage space to utilize during a renovation. Moving furniture to the center of a room is adequate, and the team of professional painters will appreciate the open space to work. While we take care to cover your furnishings and important items in each room, you may feel comfortable covering your furniture with old sheets just to give you peace of mind. If you don’t have the materials needed to cover your furniture, the professionals at Makley Painting will take care of everything.

Remove all wall décor, curtains, and electronics

To ensure your beloved portraits, paintings, and drapes are not damaged, store them away in a separate room. It’s also a good idea to remove any cords and electronics to be safe. It’s not the end of the world if you forget to remove every picture or mirror, but knowing where you place your belongings will prevent any confusion. Moving your items beforehand eases your mind of valuables getting lost, broken, or damaged.

Dust and spot clean walls for best results

Wiping away stains, dust, and cobwebs will help with the application of paint. Cleaning walls will prevent dirt from becoming permanent. You might find some stains harder to scrub off. In that case, try using detergent with water. Of course, make sure your walls are completely dry before the painting begins. Give yourself a few days as this process can be overwhelming in large rooms!

Plan accordingly for children and pets

While we are quite flexible with regard to working around the busy lifestyles of our clients, the painting process goes more quickly and smoothly if the painting team doesn’t have to work around pets, children, or other things that might make working quickly and efficiently a challenge. If you can give the team the time and room that they need to work, your job will be done quickly and professionally.

Taking the time to prepare your home for painters will save you time, and might even allow for less stress and a more enjoyable experience. Be prepared to welcome a talented, professional team into your home--they value a job well done just as much as you!

For the Love of Color

Tue, 17 May 2022 16:28:54 GMT

EXTERIOR PAINT PROJECT: FOR THE LOVE OF COLOR

It’s hard to visualize the entire exterior of your house a new color from a single paint chip sample. Repainting your house’s exterior is a big decision -- one that you’ll certainly want to get right the first time. Thankfully with the help of technology, Sherwin Williams Color Visualizer , makes it easy and fun to experiment with color. Or if you prefer to talk through the process with a professional, submit a Request For Quote to set up your free color consultation with the professionals at Makley Painting. Makley Painting guarantees quality work that will exceed your curb appeal expectations.

When looking at your choices of color, consider the paint color’s undertone. An undertone is the color which isn’t visible at first glance, but is the mixture of colors used that make up the color predominantly seen. The dominant color you see is called the mass tone. It’s best to view colors in context to what’s around them. If you are in doubt of a color’s undertone, pair it with different primary colors in order to see what undertone is revealed. This is especially helpful when your house has a section of stone or brick that will be left unpainted. You don’t have to match the stone or brick completely, but if the color you choose shares the same undertone as your brick or stone, it will coordinate nicely. However, if you are considering painting brick, check out our blog on “Painting Brick Exterior.”

We will now share a few stunning colors from Sherwin Williams for you to check out during your house painting project.

Tricorn Black (SW 6258)

Black exteriors are becoming increasingly popular for both residential homes and commercial buildings. With that said, darker facades are modern and unexpected.

Granite Peak (SW 6250)

Described as a blue, green color; it’s definitely a classy color you might have already seen on siding in neighborhoods around you.

Pewter Green (SW 6208)

Perfect for craftsman style homes--Pewter Green is natural and inviting. The color speaks for itself, and it’s one of our favorites.

Soji White (SW 7042)

Soji White is a warm white that doesn’t disappoint. It’s classic, not to mention, it’s one of Sherwin Williams’ Top 50 colors.

Alabaster (SW 7008)
Also, one of Sherwin Williams’ Top 50 colors, Alabaster is the perfect neutral color that pairs nicely with a pastel-colored front door.

At Makley Painting, we can beautifully transform the exterior of your home or business with our professional expertise, quality paint, and dedication to your satisfaction. Give us a call today at ( 614 ) 560-4244 .