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Purple is one of those tricky colors and Barney is partially to blame. If not done correctly, a room can look childish instead of regal. The below tips will help purple regain its rightful claim as a beautiful, regal color. 1. Orchid Purple was the color of 2018 for a reason. It is the perfect balance between not being too

Yellow is one of those shades that can either go so right or so wrong. In the lighter, warmer shades, it is essentially a neutral, but the brighter shades can be a bit overwhelming. Below we detail how to make yellow work in your home! Bright yellow: If you want to use bright yellow, there are a few ways to

Orange is not a common color in the home, but that should change. There are many beautiful hues of orange, and when done properly, the hue is warm addition to your home. Burnt Orange: The warmest and the easiest of the orange family, a burnt orange is a great accent to brown and ivory.  Tangerine: A pale tangerine can be

There are certain colors that may seem difficult to paint your home’s walls for a variety of reasons- maybe it feels too dark, too childish, or too bright. We’re doing a little series where we detail ways to paint your walls beautiful hues in ways that the aforementioned issues are now not an issue! To kick off the series, we’re

Good news: the same finish paint finish works for interior AND exterior doors. If you thought a satin finish was best, you are correct! Same people like a high gloss finish on doors for its wipe-ability, but you can achieve that with a satin door as well without the sheen. Dark colors can be a be especially garish in a

White is a common wall color, but black? Most people prefer lighter, neutral hues, but when used properly, black walls can be stunning. They will also be bold and elegant, and who doesn’t love making a statement? Here are a few ways that you can easily and beautifully incorporate black into your home. 1. Accent wall: As always, an accent

March is here and Spring is around the corner. That means the season of outdoor grilling, entertainment, and enjoyment is right around the corner. If your deck has been damaged or lacks its previous brilliance, now is the time to revamp it. Here at Southern Painting, we recommend and offer the following services: 1. Cleaning/ rejuvenating of the wood 2.

Accent walls were all the rage, but like all trends, their time came to an end. Now, crisp walls, shiplap, and muted blues and greens are everything. However, accent walls can still make an impact by using different materials. We’ve listed a few creative accent walls to complement your paint below: 1. Reclaimed Wood Wall: This is a great idea

Each paint manufacturer may have their own takes on the colors of the year, but there are undeniable similarities. Both have muted blues and greens, pale pinks, and purple tinted greys, in addition to other takes. This is a new year and a new you, so how will you utilize these hues? We have the following recommendations: Kitchen: The kitchen