Painting the kitchen cabinets

 If we think renew the appearance and decor of the kitchen, a great idea is to start painting the cabinets. We give a modern look to our kitchen and also a touch of originality, saving money, because instead of purchasing new cabinets are going to improve and change the look of the ones we have.
 It is a very simple task, although time-we can make ourselves without having to hire a professional. The cabinets are more difficult to paint than other surfaces, such as ceilings and walls, as it has shelves and drawers should be removed to paint the inside and corners and corners of furniture.
To begin with, as mentioned above, we must draw all doors, drawers, hinges, handles, etc.., since the ideal is to paint everything separately.
The surface must be clean will paint, no traces of dust, grease, oil or any other residue.
The next thing to do is sand all surfaces, ie doors, drawers, the inside of the cabinets, etc., so that the paint adheres well and achieve a good result.
When finished sanding all, removed the powder with alcohol or a damp cloth and waited for it to dry.
As for the painting, it is best to use an oil based as they are very resistant, protect the surface and are easily cleaned.
A painting when we apply different techniques to achieve the finish and texture you want.
We painted the doors, drawers, inside cabinets, knobs, frames, etc., using adequate rollers and brushes. We must be especially careful in the corners and edges since, so they are perfect, we must use small, thin brush or small foam roller.
After applying the first coat of paint let dry and then have extra layers. Generally, it is advised to spend about 4 coats to achieve a uniform color.
Finally, once the paint has dried, put the doors and drawers in place and so we get a renovated kitchen.

Tips for painting the nursery


The children's bedrooms are the rooms in the house where children spend time. That is why we must consider some tips when decorating and paint . By the very fact that they are children who will live in this bedroom, you should consider the colors you will choose to paint the walls and all the materials you will use.

I tell my case, my niece was given three years as an artist, and the pencil, chalk, crayon color or find, use it to explode your imagination on the walls of his room. My sister, tired of seeing painting the walls painted, decided to find the best options for a permanent decorated and easy to wash.

That's why I'll give you some tips that should be taken into account when painting the walls of a nursery, so you have some idea of what to do when redecorating.

Children colors walls
When choosing the colors you used to paint the room, you need to have in mind that the colors help to stimulate children , but even if they're small. You have two options: use pastel colors or use bold combinations.
In the case of the pastel colors, remember that children grow and when larger, they may think that your room is not your room, so you'd have to redecorate the room. By contrast, today are using bright colors to paint children's rooms, even the babies, so that you have a decoration that will last for a long period and also give boost to your baby.

Bedroom with pastel colors
For example, the second bedroom has a child colors and even a young may continue to use and enjoy.

Figures and vinyl on the walls
If you want to give a special touch to the bedroom, you can choose to paint or stick figures on the walls, whether of animals or different figures. For this case, you can help to large murals painted, or use stencils of different shapes and you can use it repeatedly on the wall to put together a design.

Materials to decorate the walls
As I had mentioned, my niece is quite an artist and loves to paint the walls. That is why I recommend using paints that are easy to clean, so as to avoid painted and retouched by each new doodle that are on the wall. You can opt for vinyl finish paints, which require only a damp cloth for cleaning.

Use paints that are easy to clean
Another type of paint that you can use are the chalkboard paint , which could also be used for your child's room, this will allow them to have a place where you forget to paint and scribbling all over the walls in your home .

Chalkboard paint
Check them any bedroom decor with a valance that special touch to the decor. At present there are many models and designs that can help you in decorating and achieve a style super cute and special for your child.

As you can see, there is plenty of designs and combinations that can help you decorate the room of the little house , just a matter of getting down to work and let the imagination run wild.

Choose colors according to Feng Shui

According to Feng Shui, the color is a form of energy, and that each of the colors we see is an electromagnetic wave of a certain length, therefore colors influence our mood. The five elements of feng shui (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood), are represented by the colors, so we can use color to give each environment the necessary element to create the atmosphere we want, whether estumilante, relaxed, creative, etc..
Natural colors (earth element):
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Wood, oil, corn, beige, tan, etc.., Land remind us and make us feel strong and consolidated.However, if you abuse them and they are not provides other touches of color can be boring, oppressive and apathetic.
They are suitable for the living room and the bedroom, as they induce break, also suitable for places where people live sick and very nervous, as they convey a sense of calm and firm support.
Not suitable for places where it is generating new ideas or creative works
Color Yellow (earth element):
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In China, yellow is the color of the sun, the light, the day, the optimism and clarity. The rich tones can produce anxiety especially in older people.
It is an ideal color to bring joy to a room, for example for the kitchen, if the famailia usually eat there or to the children's room. Compensates for the lack of natural light in dark environments.
It is not advisable for rooms where people sleep MAXIMISING age, as infants or the elderly.
Blue (Element Water):
 Feng Shui
The color blue is associated by the Chinese with immortality, in the West is the most widely used in clothing. We report on large den nature: the sky and the sea, against which we usually adopt a contemplative attitude, serious. Color is a sedative, leading to introspection and passivity.
Recommended for bedrooms with intense natural light or warm climates, offices, canteens also in people with weight problems, and that blue suppresses the appetite.
Not recommended in places where people live depressive, theaters or cold climates.
Black (Element Water):
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The black is considered to be the total absence of color, but is also the result of the mixture of all colors. Used wisely suggests an air of mystery, receptivity, depth and sophistication. Ofcourse also associate it with mourning and rebellion.
It can be used to evoke a sense of mystery and sensuality.
Should not be used to paint children's rooms, kitchens, health-related spaces and places where you want to establish fluid communication between people.

Simple techniques for a decorative painting on your walls

Definitely the first thought when it comes to give a new look to our home is to paint the walls, and this perhaps because they are the areas or surfaces that exist at greater length in and out of our homes, and therefore, its relevance and impact on the set is greater.
The colors we choose will obviously depend on the tastes to have, but also implementing the interior at the time of placement of the furniture and other ornamentations that embellish the house.
However, beyond the current techniques with which they paint their walls, there are some simple and fun techniques that can give your walls finishes a particular style, rarely seen, which will add an additional burden of admiration and beauty to these surfaces.
  • Paint the walls with a color and wait to dry. After that, take a sponge to soak for paint of another color, but which combined with the previous one is already in the walls. Press with the sponge on the walls to go paint impressions leaving many spaces as deemed attractive.
  • In this second technique, also must pass a first coat of paint in a color, so that once dry, proceed to place another color that coordinates on it, and while still fresh finds this second layer, and taking a comb , parallel lines are drawn vertically from ceiling to floor. This will expose the first layer of very nice combine through this special line ado. The undulating lines but can also be accurate.
  • Choose preferably a light color for the walls and proceed to paint them section by section.While still wet, sprinkle handfuls of frost it to coat on the fresh surface. So we get a wall impressive and attractive effects.
  • The latter technique is also quite simple, as simply painting a wall with a color that we like and then if it falls dry, choose another painting to match it.  You take a cloth of about 60 x 40 cms., Soak in the new color and start banging on the wall with it. This will generate whimsical prints on the wall, and which together will give you a finished design.

Tips for painting the terrace

Year after year, the outside of our house because of the weather deteriorates. Changes in temperature, humidity and rain are the main enemies of the walls of our house, and if any of them are also part of our terrace, every time I get the good weather we put about, because for some months will be one of the spaces of the house most used.
In etienettes we care about the exterior and interior of your home, so then we provide some useful painting tips that will help keep the walls of your deck in good condition for longer:
  • Preparation: Before painting, clean the entire surface must, first removing the dust, removing stains and using water if necessary. Once you prepare it is completely dry apply a coat of primer.You must assess the condition of the wall, because sometimes in necessary to give a pretreatment to sanearla in full, otherwise the paint you apply later may change color and get up after a short period of time.
  • Painting: It is very important to choose the type of paint you apply, it must withstand the elements and other externoes and internal agents. Decántate a special outdoor paint, usually these are waterproof, mold and have a great ability to cover the entire surface.
  • Colors: To the outside betting trends for colors such as ocher, tile or vanilla, but more likely is that this color should be applied to the entire exterior of the house. The terraces are often bathed in sunlight for many hours a day. If the sun of the area in which you live is too strong, stable tones chooses fading little light being the best option.

How to give a more colorful restrooms

A bathroom is a very private and reserved for our privacy, however, when decorating obviated almost always cheerful and fun styles, and most look too sober and even serious, taking away life and color to the space.
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And the truth is that it is the room in which the boss is whoever is occupying it at that time, then why not provide it with more joy and color to enjoy it within our own satisfaction?
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Also, speaking of joy and fun will not mean by the way decorate with balloons, streamers or paper plate, but rather to establish a line of design and decoration more attractive to the eye, creating a cozy environment where pleasure is expressed in all its dimensions.
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Gone are the days when the bathrooms were hardbound and boring, where certainly not be provoked, even if it is just the place where you have total freedom to be ourselves and enjoy our intimate moment , is to acicalarnos, give us a relaxing shower or to address our most urgent needs.
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That is why within the trends today we can speak of bathrooms that are designed to create the right climate for the user to feel very convenient and comfortable in it.
There is no single way to brighten up a bathroom, as this is achieved shaping a range of colors, accessories, ornaments and elements that will give you the right touch that will catch the light and good humor.
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And to give you an idea of what you would suggest for your new bathroom, we leave you with some models you will be excited to renew the one you have at home.