Case and Point, a couple stopped in wanting new countertops and were so confused and overwhelmed by the materials and colors available. After looking at their samples and listening to their story it was clear that they knew what they liked and wanted what they liked whether it was in style or not. They were even told by an "expert" not to paint their wainscotting even though it depressed them to look at it and enter the spaces where it was because it just might come back into style! I have to say it broke my heart. No space should ever, EVER depress the owners! If it does, why not paint it? Our homes must soothe us and be our place of refuge!
After 20 minutes of combing samples and showing them that what they wanted would work in their space they left my office feeling empowered and excited about their home. I even received a phone call from them the next morning saying how grateful they were to me for that empowerment. All experts should be that way but they are not. If you find you are bound by someone else's rules and tastes and you have lost your sense of self then they are not the right expert for you!
So many people are playing with color these days. It is a quick inexpensive update to do to your home. New paint, new countertops, new hardware can quickly spruce up a space. Just remember that sprucing up doesn't fix poor layouts or poor quality workmanship.
Have a good weekend--Thanks for visiting.
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