Lynn Knight Jessee Design

Now that you know the mood that you’re trying to portray and the color tones that reflect that mood, Rule #2 is “Don’t be afraid of color”. Remember that painting your walls is an inexpensive way to achieve a dramatic transformation and if you get tired of it, just repaint! When picking colors for walls always hold them in the vertical position, in the room, to see how the light will actually affect the color. I choose colors that “lay down” on the wall, not colors that jump off the wall. After all, our objective is to make it look as it has a designer touch.

You have the weekend ahead of you and plenty of time to get to work changing your house into your “Maison” (home). It is always smart to invest in a quart of paint and try it in different areas of the room. Don’t try to take on a project with multiple rooms as you will easily get overwhelmed. Just start with a small space first and complete it before moving on to your next project. And remember to have fun and make it your “own”.