A muted neutral color palette will make a small room feel bigger, right? Cover your walls in whites and beiges and your tiny room will expand? Not necessarily! This is a common paint-color misconception, a myth that causes many folks to sacrifice style and drama for the preconceived notion that you can’t go wrong with white in a small room. Don’t get us wrong- white is fabulous and can be used favorably in many … Continue reading
What to expect from professional painting contractors Many of the homeowners we speak to every day want to know about the crew of professional painters that will be in their home, and it’s a great question! Interior painting can take several days for large projects and during that time new people will be inside your home. That takes a lot of trust and we’re happy to go above and beyond to earn that trust. … Continue reading
If you’re thinking of having your interior painted, you may want to learn a little bit about color theory. Isaac Newton invented the first circular diagram of colors in 1666. Since then, artists and scientist have focused on color theory, discovering many rules and formulas. These rules and formulas can be used to create visual illusions; with just a few of the basic principles, you can enlarge your living area. Residential Paint Color Wheel … Continue reading
It’s all about using every bit of space you can in a small room and luckily by choosing the right color you can fool the eye into thinking the space is much larger! Of course you want the best painters serving Pinckney to help you decide which colors would work best for your small space. Have a smaller room opening up into a larger room and having a hard time deciding which colors would … Continue reading
Now is the perfect time spruce up your home and undue the damage from winter weather. Elysium Painting a local professional Michigan painting company knows first hand how the winter months dramatically impact the appearance of your home. The winter months can be brutal for homes especially homes close to main road ways because of the salt that is used to clear the roads. Several things you may notice include peeling and chipping of … Continue reading
Paint has gained a bad reputation in residential and commercial painting for containing high amounts of volatile organic compounds also known as VOCs. Keep your family safe from these dangerous chemicals by choosing paints and primers with low VOCs. Good thing Elysium Painting uses organic low VOC paints to keep you and your family safe! Paints that have high concentrations of VOCs can cause respiratory or eye irritation, as well as headaches and nausea. … Continue reading
Residential painting and priming Typically primer plays a very important role in providing a stable foundation for the house paint. Why? Well, the short answer is that priming first often produces a more attractive and durable finish. It covers dark colors or surfaces better if you’re trying to go from dark colors to light colors. It sounds basic, but many people aren’t aware that primer and paint are two completely different products – paint … Continue reading
It’s all about using every bit of space you can in a small room and luckily by choosing the right color you can fool the eye into thinking the space is much larger! Of course you want the best painters in the Ann Arbor area to help you decide which colors would work best for your small space. Have a smaller room opening up into a larger room and having a hard time deciding … Continue reading
Many home owners know they want a new look in their kitchen, but they’re not sure where to begin. All they know is that they want interior paint that’s beautiful and put together with care and thought.The problem is, they don’t know how to achieve that look. It’s ok – creating a well-designed kitchen doesn’t require installing all the newest bells and whistles, or updating to the trendiest colors of the moment. The most … Continue reading
Many homeowners are under the incorrect assumption that a colorful and imaginative color scheme will cost a great deal more for both materials and labor than a dull one. Unless the scheme is a Victorian manse with dozens of colors this is rarely the case. Exterior paint can subtly downplay less attractive elements such as gutters, downspouts, air conditioning units, unevenly placed windows, etc. and highlight your home’s best features. As a professional painting … Continue reading