Betsey Dempsey
How to pick out a countertop.
Countertops are expensive, which also means they are a fairly permanent decision for most of us. Therefore, picking out the right...
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Betsey Dempsey
- Aug 9
- 2 min
I want to sell my house. What color should I paint my walls?
"Dwell vs. Sell" is a term often used in the world of real estate. If you are not planning on selling your house, paint it whatever color...
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Betsey Dempsey
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Why is balance of color so important?
Many people decide they don't like the color of their space and ask me for help selecting a new one. There are times when I take a look...
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Betsey Dempsey
- Jun 10
- 1 min
I have gray and beige in my room. How do I pick a wall color?
I've seen this many times. For example, a room may have beige carpet and gray furniture. How do you pick a wall color to work with both? ...
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Betsey Dempsey
- May 5, 2021
- 1 min
What are the trends in paint colors?
That can be a tough question. Some of it depends on where you live. In the northeast, we are seeing colors warming up. As I mentioned...
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Betsey Dempsey
- Nov 18, 2020
- 1 min
What color do I paint on the end of the divider wall between rooms?
Sometimes between two rooms there is a partial wall to help visually divide the spaces. At the end of that partial wall is usually a 4-5...
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Betsey Dempsey
- Oct 20, 2020
- 1 min
Is it true? "Paint colors always look darker once on the walls."
I hear it all the time: "I know it always looks darker on the walls than on the chip." Not really! When you are looking at a paint chip...
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Betsey Dempsey
- Jun 18, 2020
- 1 min
Does an open floor plan need to be one color?
Open floor plans are tricky. They can be one color, but often I can find ways to add another color. You can use a second color to define...
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Betsey Dempsey
- Mar 27, 2020
- 1 min
What sheen do I use?
Using the right sheen on your surface can make or break your paint job, even if the color is perfect. When I am asked (frequently) about...
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Betsey Dempsey
- Jan 29, 2020
- 1 min
What colors will work for my business?
Choosing colors for a professional space is very different than for your home. Most importantly, will you be the one seeing the colors...
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Betsey Dempsey
- Sep 25, 2019
- 1 min
How do I pick exterior colors?
Picking colors for the outside of your house is much trickier (and more costly!) than interior colors. First, consider what elements you...
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Betsey Dempsey
- Sep 1, 2019
- 1 min
What do I do with my ugly...
Tub, floor, countertop, you name it. I've seen my share of avocado or pink tubs at clients' homes. (They bring me back to my youth!) If...
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Betsey Dempsey
- Jul 31, 2019
- 1 min
Can I paint an accent wall?
For me to answer this question, I need to see the space. There are a few things I look at when making a decision. First, is the space...
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Betsey Dempsey
- Jun 11, 2019
- 1 min
What color looks good with natural wood?
Many of my clients have a hard time picking wall colors when their home is filled with natural wood: window and door trim, baseboards,...
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Betsey Dempsey
- May 28, 2019
- 1 min
I hate my dated countertop!
Did you know you can paint a countertop? Sure, it's not the best long-term solution, and don't plan on cutting on it, but it can be a...
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Betsey Dempsey
- May 8, 2019
- 1 min
Should ceilings be white?
Ceilings are almost always painted white by default. Sure, white is very reflective of light and makes ceilings look higher, but white is...
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Betsey Dempsey
- Mar 29, 2019
- 1 min
Is Gray Still In?
I get asked that a lot. Gray (or Grey - whichever you prefer!) will never go out of style. However, that doesn't mean it's right for you....
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