Do you have a mood board? Mood boards have become a very popular way for individuals to plan their weddings, birthday parties, baby showers and other fun and exciting events. But did you know you can also use a mood board for your interior and even exterior design and painting needs?

Putting together a mood board can be a really fun project, as families can work on this project together when planning out colors for bedrooms, common areas and even the “man cave.” Some items to add to your mood board might include paint color chips from your local paint store, fabrics from couches, pillows or bedspreads or even photographs from a magazine or a photo you might have taken of a building or while on vacation in an exotic location. Below is a great example of a room that Spectrum Painting recently worked in that was based off fabrics from the customer’s daughter’s comforter in her room.

Some other ideas in terms of an exterior painting mood board might include paint swatches and stain chips for a fence or deck, pieces of fabric from your outdoor patio set, or even a piece of a towel or umbrella out by your pool or in your pool house or cabana. In the example below, even rocks and shells from the beach were used to inspire color choices.

If the idea of a mood board seems overwhelming to you still, let Spectrum Painting’s color consultation expert come out and help you make the hard decisions. Give us a call today at 973-706-6033 to set up an estimate and to learn more about our color consultation option.

New and inspiring home decorating ideas have never been easier to discover. With websites like Pinterest and interior decorating TV shows, you can find inspiration everywhere for trendy and chic decor, even with your wall paint.

And what better way to stay updated than using Pantone’s new colors of the year for 2016? This year, Pantone chose not one, but two beautiful colors: Rose Quartz and Serenity. According to Pantone’s website, the two colors “demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace.”

So, how can you transfer this balance to your interior decorating? Use wall paint! Here are a few different rooms to consider:

Baby Rooms

Rose Quartz and Serenity are great options for paint color in a baby’s room. Use one or both of these shades; maybe adding one to an accent wall. You could pick a color as a primary paint color for your wall and use the secondary color in the decor as well. This interior decorating trick is a great way to embrace an innovative color combination.

Sunrooms

Unique home decorating ideas can be utilized in all kinds of rooms, especially sunrooms. These rooms don’t typically have many walls, but you can get creative with your wall paint. Hire painters to paint the ceiling or even the frames around the windows. The sunroom should be a room where you can escape to enjoy the sunshine as well as a little peace and quiet. What better way to do that than using the Pantone colors of the year in your sunroom interior design?

Home Office

We don’t know about you, but sometimes a home office is not a great example of order and peace. If anything, it can be the exact opposite. The color of your wall paint can dictate your mood, which is why it’s important to pick a calming one for your office. What better way to incorporate those qualities than to use one of the Pantone colors as your new paint color? Whether you do the job yourself or you hire professional painters, it’s a great way to feel soothed in an otherwise chaotic environment.

Bathrooms or Laundry Rooms

Because the rooms themselves are typically smaller, the laundry room and bathrooms are less expensive to paint. Painting an accent wall in one of these rooms is not only easier, but is less of a commitment if you decide to change it again in the near future. You could paint one bathroom in Rose Quartz and another in Serenity. You could even dedicate one bathroom to Pantone colors and paint the walls the different Pantone Color of the Year every year!

Home decorating ideas are great ways for painters to customize a space that is truly one of a kind. Using Pantone’s colors of the year, you can do all kinds of creative things with your space that will incorporate the color’s valued qualities like tranquility and wellness. Need the help of professional painters? With over 25 years of experience, Spectrum Painting will make sure your walls look flawless. If you live in the northern area of New Jersey, contact them today for a free estimate.

Though it might not seem like it yet, it’s officially springtime in New Jersey. This means warmer weather is on the horizon and we can soon get excited about green grass, barbeques and much more time spent outside. And while you spend more time outside, you might also plan house or business property projects like landscaping or exterior painting. But before you do, all major projects require research and a great professional’s help.

If you’re in the market to repaint the exterior of your home or business, consider these three things before you take out your exterior paint colors and paint brushes:. That’s where Spectrum Painting comes in!

Consider the time of year. This is a huge factor, and probably the first thing you want to think about before moving forward with any house painting or purchasing paint color. As you know, New Jersey can have late freezes and even late snow, which means trying to hire painters for the exterior of your home is probably not the best choice. Consider summer months to ensure the winter weather has moved out and before extreme heat settles in. Late May and early June are great options. Fall months like September and October are also ideal months to take care of all your house painting needs.

Consider the quality over the cost. You home is your sanctuary. When it comes to exterior paint colors and painters, the quality of the service and product is incredibly important. It’s understandable to be mindful of service costs and the wall paint, but quality over quantity is a sure way to get the best finished product possible. The same goes for your business. A commercial space needs to always look professional. Don’t cut corners with the exterior painting colors and the wall paint. It’s the first thing your clients will see when they pull into the parking lot.

Consider preparation. This is another incredibly important factor for planning to paint the exterior of your home. It’s easy to underestimate the project at hand, but exterior painting isn’t just slapping on a coat of paint on the outside of your house and calling it a day. There are specific measures you should take before starting the project, which is why calling professional painters to do the job is always recommended. They’ll make sure the job gets done quickly and efficiently. Preparations include sanding, washing and priming before the house painting begins. You will also want to cover windows, doors, glass and landscape for protection. This will help avoid messes and damage to other areas of your property.

Choosing your exterior paint is only the beginning of all the fun. Just be sure to do your research before you begin. If you feel a little overwhelmed and don’t want to do the project yourself, professional painters like Spectrum Painting can take care of it. With no hassle and great finished exterior walls, your paint project can be one more thing to check off the summer project list. For more information about house painting, wall colors and how to hire painters, contact Spectrum Painting today! They’ll make your New Jersey home look like new.

Memorial day is right around the corner. (We know, we can hardly believe it too!) So now is the time to get your swimsuits out, dust off the playground equipment and start enjoying the warm, New Jersey nights. But summer also means a spike in outdoor chores, like landscaping and exterior painting. But don’t worry! We can do one of those chores for you. And while you might think it’s pointless to update your exterior walls, consider the benefits of a freshly painted home. Painting your exterior is essential for general upkeep, safety and home aesthetics, and there’s no better time to complete a project like this than the summer.

Here are three great reasons to get a Spectrum painting contractor to take a look at your exterior paint:

Increase property value
Looking to sell your New Jersey property soon? Updating your exterior paint is a great way to increase the overall property value of your home or business. Though the options for paint colors are endless for exterior paint, if you are updating your home to sell, painters often suggest paint colors that are neutral, such as white, gray or brown. These paint colors are versatile and easy to find, which makes the house painting an easy and enjoyable experience. If you’re not selling, you can still update your exterior paint (and it still won’t hurt your property value in the long run). Add some pizazz to your exterior wall paint. Consider a bold paint color for your door, shutters or even trim.

Increase and/or enhance the neighborhood
We all know that all it takes is one house to bring down the overall look of a neighborhood. If your exterior paint is looking a bit shabby, consider revamping it to not only improve your house, but the neighborhood as a whole. The look of your neighborhood is an extension of your home. Not only does exterior house painting enhance your neighborhood, but if your neighborhood is nice, the property value goes up for all homes in the area. It’s a win-win!

Improve landscape
Just like your landscape can compliment your home, your house paint can compliment your landscape. Our painters have years of exterior painting experience and can help you choose the best paint colors for your landscape. In addition, they’ll know exactly the type of house painting that works best for the New Jersey climate so it can withstand years of cold winters and hot summers.

There are so many great reasons to do some house painting this summer. With the help of Spectrum’s paint contractors, it’s an easy project that will not require much time and energy from you at all.

And while you are in the mood, consider wall paint for your interior. Adding a great accent wall or painting the deck is a great way to add some personality and longevity to areas throughout your home. There are many interior and exterior painting projects you can do to improve the look of your home or business. Interested in learning more about our services? Our paint contractors are experienced, licensed and ready to help residents of New Jersey make their homes look beautiful. Contact us today for more information.

Summertime is a great time of year, but with the pool days and the sunshine also comes hot weather that can often be hazardous to people who work outside. This is especially true for painters who do house painting and other exterior paint jobs. The Spectrum Painting team takes special precautions during these extreme days of heat and wind to make sure exterior paint is applied properly; the paint itself doesn’t dry out and the painters keep hydrated and comfortable while on the job.

The summer months are the most vital for completing exterior paint and house painting jobs all over the New Jersey area, so keeping these practical tips in mind during hot days helps our team stay productive and healthy.

Here are a few precautions our painters take:

Follow the shade
Heat and wind can be bad for paint. If it’s incredibly hot outside, our team stays in the shade. The key is to complete the house painting while following the shade. For example, do the west side of the house first before the sun hits it, and do the east side of the building later in the day after the area has cooled off considerably. One thing our painters have to keep in mind is that direct sunlight can make the paint dry too quickly, which can actually cause issues. Fortunately, our team is well-versed in surface preparation and proper painting techniques.

Ice the paint buckets
One great way we keep the paint cooled down while on the job is by putting ice into the bucket before adding a liner and paint to it. Just like an ice chest, this will keep the paint cool and also prevent it from getting too thick to paint onto the walls.

Thin the paint
If it’s hot outside and you don’t have ice lining your buckets, the paint can start to evaporate and thicken. Our paint contractors will add water as needed to keep the paint at a good consistency. This is a constant battle when completing exterior paint jobs in the heat, but adding water as needed will keep the paint its desired thickness and ensure a quality coat.

Stay hydrated
This has less to do about the paint and more to do about our painters. Staying hydrated is the best tip we can give to our team when the temperatures seem unbearable. If the paint can get dehydrated, so can our paint contractors. Staying in the shade and drinking a lot of water is a great way to stay healthy on the job and create the perfect conditions for a high quality paint job.

The summer can get hot, especially in New Jersey. It’s important for our team to stay on top of its game during these hot, humid and even windy days. This not only ensures an easy and enjoyable experience completing house painting projects, but it also ensures a quality job well done. If the paint is too thick (or too thin), it will show when the house painting job is complete. The same can be said if our painters are tired and dehydrated. Our painters are hydrated, rested up and ready to take on the summer months ahead. If you are interested in exterior painting or other house painting projects, contact one of our paint contractors today for more information!