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Color trends are constantly changing, and it is easy to fall behind on what new trends, colors palettes and styles people are looking for. By making some simple color changes in your home, it's easy to add a touch of character while updating your house for potential buyers.

Color with Style focuses on matching color schemes, palates and themes. From warm autumn colors to a cool spa palette, all the new color trends, themes and color ideas are available.

The great thing about color is that for as little as $10 and some sweat equity … you can transform an outdated space into a hip and trendy room in just a few minutes.
Montgomery Ward

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  Popular Trends for 2007/2008
Sep 25, 2007
The top color trends for 2007/2008 are in full swing. If you are trying to sell you house, you may want to consider adding a little color to your marketing plan. Color can be a huge motivating factor to help sell a house if the mix is just right. Too little or too much color can turn buyers off, but the perfect amount can really add the needed appeal to get your house sold. The following are many of the top trends of 2007/2008.
  Glidden™ Brand Shines the Spotlight on Masculine Pink
Sep 17, 2007
From time to time, our editorial partners bring us great insight into what is happening in the world of design.  Design is a critical element when trying to sell real estate.  The more current our homes are, the more appealing they are to prospective buyers.

Color is no exception.  Color sets the stage and mood for a buyer.  As with most people, we tend to be attracted to what is ‘new’ and ‘hot’.  With color, it is an inexpensive way to update your house.  Simply painting one wall accomplishes several tasks: (1) it puts a splash of color in the right spot, (2) gives that ‘new’ paint smell, and (3) makes the whole place looks fresh and clean.

Glidden™ was generous enough to share some of their insight into color and how it will help brighten your sales and marketing plan for your house.
  Color: It Enlivens … Empowers … Invigorates Our Lives
Sep 10, 2007
It is almost too painful to imagine a world without color. Emotional buttons are pushed at the very mention of certain hues. Author Leslie Harrington, in her book, Color, A Stroke of Brilliance, noted some of the psychological responses colors evoke. For example, she discussed how red stimulates appetite and is a smart choice for dining rooms. Blue and purple, she said, can have a calming effect, but green is the most restful color of all, associated with spring, outdoors and new beginnings.
  Paint Color and Design Basics – Inexpensive Tips to Enhance Home Interiors
Jul 28, 2007
The easiest way to update a home’s interior, when working within a tight budget, is to apply a fresh coat of paint.
  Spring into Exterior Painting!
Jul 28, 2007
Add sparkle with a new coat of paint!
  Turn Your Home into a Prettiest Painted Place!
Jul 18, 2007
Hoping to change the look of your living spaces? It’s easy to do with just a simple change of paint color and decorative painting techniques.
  Dress Your Outdoor Living Space with Fashionable Paint Hues
Jul 18, 2007
Dressing outdoor havens with hues that complement a homes exterior color palette can add flair to upcoming outdoor celebrations including neighborhood barbeques, family gatherings and graduations right around the corner.
  Frame Your World 
Glossy Accents Redefine Your Home
Jul 18, 2007
Today’s hot decorating trends include lots of glimmer and glamour as texture and sheen continue to make their way into many popular home accessories as beautifully framed artwork and prints,” according to the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute (PQI).
  Color Psychology - The Impact of Paint Color In Your Living Space
Jul 18, 2007
The words "paint" and "personality" aren't often used together, but they certainly could be.
  Color Trends 2007
 -- Home Hues that Comfort and Excite
Jul 18, 2007
 
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