I don’t know about you, but when I walk into a home improvement store, I’m drawn to the color samples much like a moth to a light. It’s so easy to get caught up in beautiful colors. Before you do that though, make sure you know everything else in your space. In comparison to paint colors, most finishes have a[...]
2013 is shaping up to be a great year for the Atlanta Real Estate Forum. We have already broken news of three new builders coming to Atlanta, and from everything we have seen so far Atlanta home builders are gearing up for a banner year. We thought it would be fun to take a moment to highlight some of the[...]
There is a new type of Atlanta home design trend in town, and we call it “Transitional.” Whether you know it or not, you’ve most likely seen a lot of this style in the past year. Transitional is a nice blend of traditional and contemporary design. According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), for the first time since they[...]
Think neutral lovers can’t decorate for the holidays? Think again. Take a walk through my home, and you’ll find that most spaces and objects are in various whites, creams and browns. I find that these neutrals provide a very relaxing space. I love the look of wood grains in combination with a very industrial piece like the floor lamp shown[...]
You signed the papers, the house is yours… Congratulations! You bought a foreclosure. But wait, you walk in your new home and suddenly it feels like impending doom. The walls are dented, the carpet is shedding, the cabinets are hideous and the bathrooms clearly haven’t been updated since the 70s. There is no way you can afford to fix all of this[...]
The Holidays are coming, the holidays are coming! You’ve heard it over and over again, and yet you will likely still wait until the very last minute to get your house looking great for guests! Hey, if you have all the time in the world to decorate for the holidays, lucky you. Let’s get real though, we have jobs and kids[...]
Welcome back to the insider’s edition of PPG Porter Paint’s color trends! Click right into our last and final trend with a fashionable, yet futuristic look. The Modernist Tech trend rejects any outdated aspects of life and seeks a new, sleek vision for living. It’s cool and precise without feeling too cold. It’s chic without feeling snobby. How is it possible[...]
Welcome back to the insider’s edition of PPG Porter Paint’s color trends for Atlanta real estate! Last time, you heard about the Artful Expression trend, which relies heavily on pattern and color to express artistry. Our next trend, Discreet Luxury, relies heavily on texture, surface design and material to convey craftsmanship. Discreet Luxury is simultaneously luxurious, elegant and inviting. The color palette conveys[...]
Welcome back to the insider’s edition of PPG Porter Paint’s color trends! Artful Expression is our third trend and a very fun one at that! Solid, plain, boring and tired. These are all words that FAR from describe the bold trend we call “Artful Expression.” It’s a blend of tradition, modernity and multi-culturalness. It gives people freedom to take looks from[...]
Here we go! A sneak peak into our second design trend is sure to get all of you fantasy lovers excited! The second trend is called “Illusion,” and it makes fairy tales for adults perfectly acceptable! It balances dark and dramatic designs with delicate and playful forms with a flair for the extraordinary. Have you noticed all of the remakes recently[...]