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How To Decorate Your Home Period Style

Posted on April 18, 2012 by capstonepainting

If you want to add elegance and meaning to your home, you could be forgiven in thinking that creating a convincing (and tasteful) period style requires a lot of money and a lot of work; perhaps even major alterations to … Continue reading →

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Medieval Style Decorating

Posted on April 18, 2012 by capstonepainting

Medieval Walls and Paint The focus with Medieval Style Decorating is still on rich wine colors and opulence, but with a fraction of the Victorians’ clutter. Paint your walls roughly – sponge on if you can, or if you’re willing … Continue reading →

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Victorian Style Decorating

Posted on April 18, 2012 by capstonepainting

The Victorians were all about clutter. If you have a hoard of trinkets begging to be displayed, this could be the look for you. 19th century curiosity fans used specialist cabinets, glass jars and typeface trays to show off items … Continue reading →

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Georgian Style Decorating

Posted on April 18, 2012 by capstonepainting

Georgian Style Decorating is a light, airy décor that exudes elegance and femininity. Look at Wedgwood Jasperware for inspiration – white silhouettes against springtime colours like pistachio and sky blue. This is a grandiose style found in English country manors … Continue reading →

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Decorating With Yellow – Using Yellow Paint, Furniture and Accessories

Posted on December 30, 2011 by capstonepainting

Yellow is a bold, cheerful hue, often associated with bright, vibrant plants such as daisies and sunflowers. It’s no wonder that it’s a common shade found on the palettes of the most successful interior designers. For novices, however, implementing yellow … Continue reading →

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Creative Home Wall Design

Posted on October 17, 2011 by capstonepainting

We have come through a period when de-cluttered rooms and magnolia walls were all that was needed to excite the modern decorator.  It was discovered that the key to decoration was to not decorate, and any use of initiative or … Continue reading →

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Online Tools to Help You Choose Interior Paint Colors

Posted on June 29, 2011 by capstonepainting

Choosing an interior paint color is a stressful process for many home owners.  Which color will look best?  Should you simply go with a neutral color?  What about a colorful accent wall?  Is this shade too dark? Although some artistic … Continue reading →

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Disposing of Paint: Four Earth-friendly Tips

Posted on June 1, 2011 by capstonepainting

Disposing of paint is a problem that everyone has had. Perhaps you ordered too much paint and have multiple gallons left over.  Or maybe you got the wrong color in the first place.  Those unused paint cans sit in a … Continue reading →

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Ask Capstone

Posted on May 31, 2011 by capstonepainting

Do you have a painting problem that you need solved? Please ask away; we are happy to help you with any of your painting related questions.

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Painters Pyramid Review

Posted on May 12, 2011 by capstonepainting

In the painting industry, profit margins are low and time is very valuable. As the downward economic spiral continues, as a business, we need to be always be on the lookout for ways to cut our production costs but keep … Continue reading →

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