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What Color To Paint A Room To Make It Look Brighter?
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Light Shades Of Blue, Green, Yellow And Neutrals Are All Passive, Receding Colors. These Hues Not Only Make A Room Appear Lighter, But Also Bigger. Avoid Visually Advancing Colors Such As Dark Blues And Greens, Reds, Oranges And Dark Neutrals Such As brown and Black.
Do the terms vintage and antique have the same meaning?
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Most authorities consider the term 'antique' to mean an age of at least 100 years. If an item is not definitively datable to 100 or more years in age, it should not be directly referred to as an antique.The term 'vintage' is applicable to a wider variety of objects, including items that may or may not be antique. As a general rule, vintage shou
Do Paint Colors Look Lighter Or Darker On The Wall?
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The type of finish you choose also affects the color. Flat paint has a chalky appearance in finish, absorbs light, and can make a color look slightly lighter than the swatch color. Glossy paint will typically make a color look darker because the sheen will reflect the light, causing the color to be darker