Taking on a home improvement project like a kitchen remodel is going to take time and planning. Every little detail has to be planned from cabinets to floor to lighting to materials. However, one of the most important decisions to make that affect all of the rest is the kitchen’s layout. Kitchen remodeling teams work off five basic kitchen layouts Continue reading
When you hear bathroom remodel, is your first thought replacing the sink or refinishing the tub? If so, you are overlooking one of the most important adjustments one can make to a bathroom, it also happens to be one of the least expensive, the lighting. Not only does a dimly-lit bathroom hinder your grooming abilities, it also gives off a small, dreary and out-of-date feeling. Having the correct light fixtures in your bathroom is a very literal way to, “brighten the room up a bit”. There are five things you need to consider when choosing light fixtures for not only the bathroom, but any room in the house. Continue reading
Unfortunately in most homes one of the more frequently used rooms, is also the most neglected. We are talking about your family’s laundry room. Laundry rooms are often located in the basement, and many times in a part of the basement that is not finished. They can be dusty, cluttery, spidery spaces. Making an effort to transform this area into a clean, efficient space will make the time you do spend there, which is on average of six hours per week, a lot more pleasant! Continue reading
Home bathrooms are beginning to rival those that were once found only in luxury hotels. More and more people are viewing the bathroom as a haven in their home and have started 2012 out with bathroom remodeling in order to add the amenities to soothe and pamper themselves after a hard day at work. Let’s look at a few of the luxury items—some commonly found in other rooms of the home—that are making their way into bathrooms. Here are the trends that we saw in 2011 that are carrying over to 2012. Continue reading
Artists and interior designers have long used colors to manipulate the mood of their viewers. Understanding basic principles of color psychology can help to create interior rooms to suit the mood you want in your home. On the color wheel, warm colors range from fuchsia to bright yellows and include everything in between. These colors stimulate energy, joy, happiness, and enthusiasm. Read on for possible color schemes to consider for your next home improvement project. Continue reading
Even after a homeowner has chosen the perfect color for a room, there’s another very important decision to make. With several paint finishes to choose from, you should learn the benefits of each and determine the right one for your job. Should you use high gloss or satin finish interior paint and why?
Each paint manufacturer has its own guidelines for how much sheen goes into each paint finish. If you buy a satin finish from one manufacturer, it will look different than the satin finish of a competitor’s line of paints. Stick to the same brand to avoid subtle differences. Consult with a local painting contractor for help in picking out and applying the best paint choice for your interior painting project. Continue reading
You know your room needs a fresh coat of paint, but you keep putting it off, because, frankly, you’re just not sure what color to choose. It’s not unusual to agonize over a color scheme for a room. By default, many of us choose white, ivory, or a neutral beige. It’s hard to go wrong with one of the old standbys; they just go with everything. But they can also be a little boring. Don’t let fear of color turn your room white. Colors can add depth and texture to your room. Using the right colors can turn an otherwise dull room into a beautiful, warm space. If you get a color you don’t like, just paint over it! If you’re nervous about choosing the color scheme, ask your painting contractor about your home’s paint colors. Your Oakton painting contractor can easily create any mood for your home’s rooms.
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I have had allot of experience helping my customers choose the colors for they’re homes. I am constantly surprised by the confidence my customers have with my advise in colors. If you take a Benjamin Moore color wheel and look in the back of the wheel you will find “historical colors” these colors have been tried and tested and I have personally seen most of them on the wall. They are great colors to work with. Hold them up to your paintings and next to your carpets and other items in your room. You will see the right color pop out to you. If you need help, call me I will help you as part of my complete painting service.
Let’s assume you have two level SFH with 3000 Square feet on the top two levels. Your basement is probably around 1500 square feet. If you were to finish this basement the way a builder would without upgrades this would cost about 25k to 28k. Price will very significantly when upgrading materials and adding features. Such as lighting, carpet, bathroom upgrades, a bar or a media room. You must have permits and the inspector will require licensed electricians and plumbers, also be mindful of fire block requirements before you begin. Hiring the right contractor can save you allot of headaches and time, check references and have a detailed contract. Also do not give to much of deposit, 20% to begin work is reasonable, progress payments are ok as long as they are talked about in advance and it’s a %based on how far the job has progressed. For example if the job is 75% done it would be ok to pay up to 50% of the contract amount.
The best time to get a discount on interior painting is January and February. The reason is obvious to most. In the painting industry most painting companies are Interior and Exterior painters. Most of the business for painters is in the Spring and Fall. Obviously less a factor in warmer climates. We offer in the Northern Virginia AKA NOVA. A 10% sometimes a 15% discount on labor. That can add up pretty quick when doing an entire floor.
I think you’ll find most painting companies offer a discount at this time of year. We also like to offer discounts to our existing clients and to people living in the core areas where we work. For example we work mostly in the following areas, Oakton, Reston, GreatFalls, Mclean, Vianna. We also do allot of work throughout Fairfax like Fairfax Station, Clifton and Centerville. We also serve Loudoun County in places like Ashburn, Brambelton, South Riding, Stone Ridge and we even serve, River Creek and Leesburg.
Here is a link to the center of our serving area: www.restontowncenter.com
