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November 15, 2023
Dark brown is a deep shade of brown that is heavily pigmented. There are various shades of dark brown, from those that lean toward black and those that have red undertones. Unfortunately, brown has a rather bleak reputation as a color that most people dislike since it looks murky, muddy, or boring.
November 16, 2023
Eggplant is a deep purple color with brown undertones, named after the skin of the eggplant vegetable. It is also known as aubergine, since the eggplant is called aubergine in some regions. As a shade of purple, eggplant is associated with the same qualities as purple, such as luxury, nobility, and wealth. It works well with so many shades, as despite being quite dark, it is not heavily saturated and produces a muted look.
August 10, 2022
Replacing a stair banister can be a very expensive project, but there are also ways to reduce the cost, for example, by choosing a material that is cheaper to source. Here we look at the different materials you can use when replacing a stair banister and the different levels of costs you can expect to encounter when embarking on this project.
February 3, 2024
When you are renovating a kitchen, you face the choice between different types of backsplashes, as well as how high up on the wall you want your chosen backsplash to go. Here we look at the various points to consider, specifically regarding using tile around the kitchen window.
August 15, 2022
If you’re thinking of buying cherry wood furniture for your bedroom, or you’ve already decided to make this wood color part of your bedroom design, you may be wondering what colors work best with it. Cherry wood has a stylish appearance that’s aesthetically pleasing, and since the color of this wood has a dark reddish undertone, it can work with a number of warm and cold colors.
November 16, 2023
Light purple is not a color that you might instantly think of when decorating a room unless that room is a nursery for a baby; however, this is a versatile color that can make any room feel refreshing or soothing, and it works well with a variety of different shades. Here we look at some of the best colors to pair with light purple in home decor.
July 5, 2022
A standard brown paper grocery bag will measure 17 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and about 7 inches deep when full. Shoppers can fill a brown paper grocery bag with up to 75 pounds of groceries.
Light gray is a color that is achieved in its truest form by blending a small ratio of black with a large ratio of white. When it comes to wall paint, light gray is rarely presented as a true gray, and instead, it will have undertones of other colors. Light gray can be warm or cool, but most commonly, it has cool undertones of blue.
November 16, 2023
Hot pink, when used with black, is synonymous with the punk movement. It has taken on an almost ironic attitude as a shade of pink that refuses to conform with the rest of the dainty pink shades. While hot pink can be seen as rebellious in some contexts, it also has associations with femininity, as it is very close in color to barbie pink.
November 16, 2023
Blue and yellow are a color pairing that was widely used in the 1990s, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. They are also colors that are synonymous with Mediterranean styles. Here we look at other colors to include in a blue and yellow color scheme to provide balance, depth, and style.
November 16, 2023
Crimson is a bright shade of red that has blue undertones, giving it a very subtle purple hue. The name was derived from the word ‘kermes’ because red dye was originally made by crushing the bodies of kermes vermilio insects. Discover what it means and how to pair with crimson in this article.
November 14, 2023
Black and gold can be used as a color scheme by themselves, but adding an extra color to the mix will make things more interesting, adding an extra dimension to a room’s decor.