The last time our main bathroom was painted, was when we gave it a big makeover in 2012-ish. At the time, white walls were starting to come into their own, and lights grays and blues were also starting to slowly creep their way in, as everyone moved away from the traditional tans and reds. We had just put in a new floor under duress (leaking potty), and picked everything on the fly, including floor tile, and paint colors. Lately, I'd noticed the walls were starting to look a bit dingy, and I was just ready for it to be updated. I had envisioned our light space darker, as a bathroom makeover with dark green-blue walls. Part of the makeover would also mean it was time to change out the towel bars, and shower curtain. Our lighting is going to wait a little while, I'll share that with you when I find it. There was a little prep beforehand to fill and spackle the old towel bar holes, and some scrubbing and wall cleaning. With all girls, there are a lot of hair products flying around that room, that seem to end up on the walls. I swear, I am over dry shampoo with them. (This post contains affiliate links, and is sponsored by HomeRight) For me, that new color meant dark and dramatic. I did a post on dark wall colors here, and how they were going to be trending, earlier in 2018. I even painted my hutch a dark green color. Dark colors are finally starting to creep their way into decor, and I'm ready to embrace it a bit. I was looking for a deep paint color that had a “dusty” overtone, and would be a green, with a blue undertone. I had the “ideal” paint color in my head. Whether it was going to be a real color that existed, or if I was going to have to play with the colors to get a custom mix or not I wasn't sure of. It took sorting though multiple fan decks, and luckily, only two sample cans to get it right. I tried a color from Benjamin Moore called Blue Slate at first, and it was just too blue, even though it looked very green on the paint strip, and even until it dried on the wall (this is why sample cans are so important!). My second color was the winner! It's called Calico Blue #707. It's a gorgeous green, with a warm, blue undertone. In fact, during the daylight it looks green, but at night with our incandescent bulbs, dark blue. I love the effect it has! It's gorgeous! Since our bathroom is so small. I used the HomeRight Quick Painter Pad Edger with Flow Control to cut in all of my edges, and even do the smaller parts of my wall. It was so nice, because the edges ended up super clean, and I didn't have to drag out the huge roller and tray. It only took me about 3 hours to paint the entire room, even with a second coat. You can see how easily I used the Quick Painter in my HomeRight post here. I am love how it looks, it's like it became a bathroom for grown ups! And, I love how paint is such a great budget makeover tool. It can change everything, in just a few hours, for under $40! The botanical bird image in a frame was a thrift store find., and I found the shower curtain at Target, but you can find a similar one here. The dark green towels are Nate Berkus for Target. The towel bar is from our shop, The Collective lhe, and so are the small, gray and white vase, and bath products. You can find a similar large white vase here. It's such a difference. I just freshened up the white paint on the wainscoting, and trim, with Benjamin Moore Simply White. With the new paint trends of 2019, I think you are going to see it move farther away from light colors, and more towards contrast with dark against light. And, more like my bathroom makeover with dark green-blue walls, there will be a moodiness that creeps into decor for 2019. Even though it's dark, it's going to feel very fresh. This post is sponsored by HomeRight, opinions are entirely my own The post Bathroom Makeover with Dark Green-Blue Walls appeared first on Jennifer Rizzo.
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California: Good News! Your taxes, tops in the country, are no longer the top reason businesses are leaving the Mr. Vranich has published his annual report on business relocations from California, titled “It's Time for Companies to Leave California's Toxic Business Climate.” Mr. Vranich took his own advice: He moved his business from Irvine, California (the same city I resided in) to Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. In an article in Western Journal Mr. Vranich notes:
Mr. Vranich cites an example of California's regulatory climate: California's Immigrant Worker Protection Act.
For the record, a federal court would likely enjoin California from prosecuting anyone under this new act based on the Federal Supremacy clause. Still, a business might have to pay a lot in legal fees to deal with this. Alternatively, if you're not in California you don't have to worry about this. Consider: You can stay in California, pay the country's highest state tax rates and deal with a regulatory hellhole, or you can live in Austin, Reno, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Seattle, or Dallas and pay little or no state income taxes and not deal with California's toxic business climate. I made the move seven years ago, and am as happy as ever I've done so. Sure, the weather isn't as nice as in Irvine but I don't deal with California's toxic business climate and the cost of living is lower. Or as I've said before, California: Helping businesses in other states. When it's time to remodel or update the bathroom, the hardware - faucets, towel racks, shower heads - isn't usually at the top of the shopping list. In fact, for most people, this category is likely an afterthought, which is really a shame. Like any smaller details, they all add up to a major feature that is important for carrying through the style of the bathroom. Aspects like hardware styling are key in making a bathroom distinctive and the right choice will transform a so-so design into one that's bold and attractive. We asked Chris Chmura, business development manager for Brasstech, what he sees as the hot trends in bathroom hardware for 2019. Chmura pointed out that different regions - both within the US and Canada as well as globally - have different preferences. That said, here are the top 10 bathroom trends for 2019 when it comes to hardware: Matte Black Finishes“Matte/flat black finishes on faucets, bathroom accessories, and grab bars are extremely strong throughout North America and into parts of Mexico,” Chmura says. Matte finishes started showing up on kitchen appliances and accessories a year or two ago, especially at the high end. They're popular because of their more natural look and the growing interest in touches of industrial style. Flat finishes are also an excellent contrast to elements that have a high shine and they resist fingerprints and smudges, as well as minimize the appearance of nicks and dents. More than Just Function“Safety with style” is trending for homes as well as medical and residential facilities. As the population ages, more homes include grab bars and handles, so naturally, customers want those to be as stylish as the rest of the bathroom hardware. Chura says that some designers (and customers) are moving away from grab bars with stainless steel finishes to go more natural with brass and copper, especially based on the health benefits of these metals. Going for the GoldJust as in other parts of interior decor, gold tones will be king in the coming year. “Customers are still driving the heavy gold tone trends by purchasing French/Polished Gold, Aged Brass, Uncoated Brass, Polished Brass, and Satin Brass finishes,” Chmura says. Unlike years ago, when gold was just gold, the variety of shades and tones in gold finishes today makes it a more appealing and modern option. Making it MatchThese days, residential bathrooms to have floating vanities, wall hung toilets, and “under the sink” exposed plumbing and homeowners want to have finishes on these that match the lavatory faucets. “For years, the only option for designers and homeowner was basic chrome p-traps, water supply lines, and toilet handles. Now though, customers/designers are now expecting that all of these items will match with throughout bathrooms, mudrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens,” Chmura explains. Hooks, Hooks, and More HooksUniversal Design and the ever-growing bathroom towel is driving manufacturers to keep expanding hook options, he says. “Residential and hospitality designers are using very strategic hook locations to make a space more usable for people of different heights and ages. Large long towel bars are being replaced with two or three hooks in the same space to provide towel storage, but much cleaner design line.” Valet hooks are now not only in bathrooms, but being used in closets for staging clothing, mudrooms for coat storage, public bathrooms, and laundry rooms to dry clothing. No TouchingTouchless faucets and soap dispensers have increased in customers' homes due to better technology, design styles/finishes options, and the continuing movement to improve hygiene in the bathroom, Chmura says. An increasing number of manufacturers are creating options for these types of fixtures in the home. Waste NotWater conservation products are still heavily driven by ever-changing government regulations, customers' expectations, and positive public relations for companies of all sizes. Better, more water-efficient products improve the environment and help save money over the life of a building. These types of environmentally friendly technologies are available in the latest stylish designs of many different brands. There are likely to be a variety of water-saving options in a range of styles to fit anyone's needs. Goodbye to Rose Gold“Rose Gold and Oil Rubbed Bronze finishes continue to decline in popularity across North America,” Chmura explains. “Rose Gold was an extremely strong trend over the past three years in the bathroom, but dropped as customers seemed to move away from “pink” tones of jewelry and technology like the Apple iPhone.” Oil Rubbed Bronze has slowly declined since the peak in the early 2000s to the gold tones, but still is sold still in mountain regions like Colorado he adds. A More Industrial LookIndustrial faucets and accessories for the kitchen are strong this year based on a number of manufacturers rolling out new designs this year at industry shows across the country, he explains. “Customers are seeking out designs with sharp lines, heavier looking tubes and handles, and exposed or 'raw' styles.” This fits with the overall trend of a more natural feel in the home and a more relaxed vibe in the bathroom. Split Finishes“We are having a jump in demand for split finishes on bathroom faucets. Designers are using these split finishes to highlight gold tones on a matte black base, to take a special statement, and/or remodel a bathroom with a finish originally included, but update the faucet.” Some people find the look too”matchy-matchy” when all the fixtures have the exact same finish and the mix helps avoid that. The post Get Your House Ready for 2019 With These 10 Bathroom Hardware Trends appeared first on Home Decorating Trends - Homedit. This time of year, it's wonderful to bring holiday lights and greenery into the house to remind us of our gardens and add sparkle and cheer to our homes. Green is the color of renewal and regeneration, and for centuries evergreen trees and greenery have been used in winter celebrations as a symbol of everlasting life. From swags of evergreen to miniature table-top gardens, here are some ideas we love for decorating your home with live plants and fresh-cut greens and flowers.
Forcing bulbs is one of the easiest ways to brighten up the darkest weeks of the year. Image: Pistils Nursery.
Honor winter with a garland, anywhere in your home. This mix of fir, pine and arborvitae branches is accented with dried citrus, but you could decorate with anything that cheers your soul, from ribbons to seashells to toy animals. Image: One Kings Lane.
Fiddle-leaf figs are wildly popular for many reasons, including the fact that they bring a huge, bright pop of green indoors. Apartment Therapy has some good tips for keeping your fiddle-leaf fig happy and healthy. Image: Making It Lovely.
Norfolk Island Pines are wonderful evergreen houseplants-an excellent low-maintenance, small-footprint substitute for a Christmas tree. Image: White Flower Farm.
Decorate a centerpiece or add adorable details to a gift presentation with rosemary and holly berries. Image: Monrovia.
Make the most of winter sunlight by moving your houseplants to your brightest windows, and add even more beauty with pots of forced bulbs. Image: A Garden for the House | Delicious Living.
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