Quick & Easy Painting Projects

When special occasions roll around, you are bound to be busy entertaining family and friends with everything from simple hors d'oeuvres and cocktails to a full sit-down extravaganza.

You may have planned the meal you will serve down to the last detail, but you're not so sure of what do to with the little time you have left to create an attractive, welcoming décor.

Here are some tips you can use to quickly spruce up the areas of your home where you'll be entertaining.

• In a dining or living room, you can choose a shade bolder than the existing paint color on the walls to create a splash of color that'll instantly add pizzazz and style. Simply visit our Color Gallery and search for your current wall color; you will automatically be given several shades of coordinating colors that could be good candidates for an accent wall.
• You can paint smaller spaces like your bathroom to refresh the wall color.
• To liven up the look of any room, apply a fresh coat of paint to your trim and other accents.

Your table setting is another versatile decorating element that you can use to make your home more colorful and festive. Simply choose a color theme that echoes the wall and trim colors and follow it through with the tablecloth and dinner napkins.

So charm your guests with your décor ideas all year 'round with the creative use of paint color.

Visit our Color Gallery to find the perfect color for any project.

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