Betsey Dempsey
Consultations on:
Paint Colors, Countertops, Cabinetry, Flooring, Tile, and More

It's no secret that color has a profound impact on your mood. Therefore, the colors on the walls of your home are dictating how you feel...

Do you feel overwhelmed staring at a wall of paint chips? You're not alone! It's a very complicated task. Before you choose a color,...

The vast majority of trim and doors I see are painted white or left natural wood. There is nothing wrong with either choice. White gives...

When people want to do an upgrade on the cheap, they often think about a fresh coat of paint - on the walls or cabinets. Did you know a...

Painting your kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities can save you a lot of money over replacing them. There are plenty of tips and tricks...

Painting your kitchen cabinets instead of replacing them can save you many thousands of dollars. A fresh, new color will give your...

Renovations can vary from just changing a countertop and adding a fresh coat of paint on the walls, to gutting the entire room and moving...

To answer this question, ask yourself another question. "Do I mind repainting if I don't like the color?" If the answer is "yes", then...

Countertops are expensive, which also means they are a fairly permanent decision for most of us. Therefore, picking out the right...

"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...

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...

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? ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Choosing colors for a professional space is very different than for your home. Most importantly, will you be the one seeing the colors...

Picking colors for the outside of your house is much trickier (and more costly!) than interior colors. First, consider what elements you...

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...