READER'S ROCK LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE VOL 2 ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER 2014 Vol. 1 Issue 9 March 2014 | Page 48

together as this might distort the
appearance of the color. When you're
happy with a color selection, head to a
local retailer to purchase the paint tinted
in the quantities you need.
Size up your projects
The fun doesn't have to stop with the
walls. Dutch Boy Platinum color
samples can also work for smaller
interior projects because the sample
contains a premium paint. Try
stenciling your favorite inspirational
sayings or words of wisdom on your
living room or office area walls.
Another quick project is to use the
samples to paint the trim on picture
frames or mirrors to coordinate with
your newly painted room.
Add some final touches

(BPT) - It's time to start dreaming of a
spring home makeover. Sources of
design inspiration, like Pinterest, are
plentiful and can help make your home
decor and renovation projects easy and
fun. In fact, now is the season to gather
ideas and get started.

how the entire space will look before
investing time and money on a large
painting project. Plus, the Dutch Boy
color samples are available in Dutch
Boy's highest-quality interior paint so
you can test its best paint and perfect
color together.

Warm up to color

Simple sampling

A fresh coat of paint is an inexpensive
way to transform a tired look into a
vibrant vision. Choosing the perfect
shade is often the most time consuming
and nerve-wracking part of the process.

Once you have a sample size of your
perfect shade of paint, it's time to test
your hunch. Apply the sample paint on
several walls. This will help you
envision the color's look in various light

Knowing this, paint manufacturers are
coming to the rescue and providing
many new tools to help give you the
color confidence you need.

sources, both natural and artificial. Be
sure to check the painted wall at
different times of the day - giving you a
truer view of the end results. If you
prefer, you can paint large white poster
boards with your sample paint and
move them around the room to verify
your vision.

For example, pick up small-size paint
samples, like Platinum Color Samples
from Dutch Boy, tinted in your favorite
shades and apply directly to the walls
you're interested in painting. These
color paint samples help you visualize

When testing multiple colors, avoid
painting sample strips too close

After you plan your painting projects,
it's important to prepare for the small
details and finishing touches that help
bring everything together. Break out the
hot glue gun, some of your favorite
springtime silk flowers and bright
ribbons to make a whimsical wreath for
the entrance to your home. When April
showers bring May flowers, you will
already have the perfect entryway
accessory to welcome in the new
season - and guests.
Whether entertaining friends and family
or simply relaxing alone with a good
book, having an outdoor oasis is crucial
to enjoying warmer days and nights. To
give your patio some pizzazz, why not
create some decorative, weather-proof
pillows or cushions? Utilize durable,
all-weather fabrics in complementary
hues and patterns to achieve the loungeworthy look you're craving. This small
sewing project will add a level of
comfort and creativity to an otherwise
boring patio set.

As the end of winter is upon us, it's
time to plan for spring home
improvement plans. By conjuring up
some great ideas for the upcoming
season now, you'll have more time to
enjoy the beauty of the warmer months
ahead.