Saturday, January 15, 2011

A Budget Friendly Way to Update Your Tulsa, OK Home

It is not uncommon to hear homeowners discuss updating their home. Many times, they will be doing larger scale remodeling projects, such as the kitchen or bathroom. With the economy as it is, and the real estate market in much of the country hurting, homeowners are looking for less expensive ways to update their home. According to an article, "Paint Offers Inexpensive Way for Homeowners to Freshen and Update Their Homes" by Debbie Zimmer, paint is an ideal choice. Debbie says that by painting a few walls or simply updating the colors, you can inexpensively freshen your home. Here are three basic choices for Tulsa, OK homeowners who choose to paint:

  1. Stick with Neutrals- Debbie says that many homeowners can opt for neutral colors. This keeps their options always open for a new color scheme or design by simply selecting different accessories in the room. It also helps avoid extra work or money spent remodeling when the color becomes out of date.
  2. Calming Blues- These are called "Well-worn colors" and are in blue family whether that be denim to blue-gray. Blue is also a calming and peaceful color that is perfect for creating a "perfect retreat" from the day's stressful events.
  3. Shine, Shine, Shine- High gloss and metallic colors are becoming more popular in parts of the home. They also reflect light and help to brighten a room.
No matter your color choice or your budget, do a little research before you choose. Take some time when selecting your colors and consider the items, such as furniture, that will be in the room you are painting. If you are unsure of the color, paint a small area of the wall first and give it a couple of days to a week.

To read the original article, "Paint Offers Inexpensive Way for Homeowners to Freshen and Update Their Homes" by Debbie Zimmer, click the link above.

To buy or sell Tulsa, OK real estate, contact Kelly Howard, McGraw Realtors, 918-230-6341 or www.kellyhoward.com.

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