Aurora, Estate Home Project

The renovation of the great room includes painting the cathedral ceiling and walls a warm white to light and brighten the room. It exudes modern farmhouse style with its warm palette of gold, mustard and burnt orange accents, creating a warm and comforting ambiance. A Tuscan fireplace and wall sconces are juxtaposed with modern chairs and contemporary gold and white accents. A collection of white pottery making up the tablescape on the side table adds a personal touch. The bowl was made by a dear friend who loves to make pottery and the vase was purchased on a trip.

The adjacent breakfast room was redecorated with linen sheers and a modern farmhouse table, since one of us loves country and traditional and the other one us us prefers a modern aesthetic. Modern accents were placed on the table and shelves. Most of the tabletop and shelf accessories are from our travels. These accessories adds that sentimental personal touch.

How to Choose White Interior Paint Colours

Spring is a popular time for homeowners to plan room renovations, which includes repainting your walls. A fresh coat of paint can be a cost-effective way to transform a space. However, choosing the perfect neutral colour can be a challenge.

The ultimate neutral – white is one of those colours that goes with everything. White walls offer versatility because they allow you to alter the colour scheme of your space in just one afternoon. And the clean canvas they provide allows for effortless transformation and adaptation to your evolving style preferences. They also lighten and brighten your rooms. And depending on the type of white you choose, they bring warmth into your space.

Furthermore, warm whites are trending right now. Below is a photo of our freshly painted great room in a green and white colour scheme. But, my husband wanted a warmer-looking room. As a result, I replaced some of the white and all the green pillows for burnt orange and mustard-coloured pillows. The photo above shows the great room with the orange pillows. Pillows are another economical way to decorate. Click the following button to learn more about how to use throw pillows in interior design.

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Renovating Our Great Room

Over the last 18 months, We redecorated/renovated our great room in stages. First, I purchased a new armchair I liked and had it upholstered in white performance fabric. We also decided to paint the room a warm white.

Twelve years ago, our family room ceiling suffered water damage from condensation in the attic, which caused water stains. That is why I wanted to renovate the ceiling. Even though the builder fixed and repainted the area, there was still a noticeable water-damage mark.

We decided to give our walls a fresh coat of paint while painting the ceiling. Considering the possibility of moving soon, we thought it best to paint the walls white since it gives the room a neutral and refreshing look that appeals to a wider range of potential buyers. Furthermore, white walls appear brighter and more attractive in photos, which is crucial as most people view homes on-line when searching for their dream home to purchase.

Furthermore, we chose warm white because my husband does not like stark white walls. You may be wondering what does warm white mean? It refers to the colour temperature of the paint colour’s undertone.

Consider the Undertone

Undertones play a crucial role in how a colour appears in its setting. These undertones are responsible for subtle paint colour variations and are particularly noticeable in neutral shades. So white, which is a neutral colour, has undertones. Therefore, whites can appear yellow, green, or blue in certain lights. Yellow for example, is a warm undertone.

So how do you know if a paint color is warm or cool?

Warm colours create a cozy atmosphere, while cool colours make a space feel fresh and soothing. Warm undertones include yellow or pink. Cool undertones include blue or green. Since my husband wanted a warm and comfortable atmosphere in our great room, we decided to paint it a warm white colour with a yellow undertone. I also chose this colour because of the type of natural light coming into the room.

Figure out your room’s natural light?

It is important to take stock of your space’s lighting qualities, like the direction of light coming into your room. If your natural light comes streaming into your room only in the morning, you probably have east-facing windows like we have in our great room. If you get afternoon sun only in a room, it is probably west-facing. What direction your windows are facing can affect how the neutral colour will look throughout the day. Therefore, it is important to determine the type of sunlight that you receive in your room.

What are the Best White Paints for East-Facing Rooms?

An east-facing room like ours benefits from a warm white. It will look like a crisp white on your walls like it does on ours even though it looks creamy on the paint chip. Your rooms with east-facing windows enjoys the most sun in the morning and cooler, muted light in the afternoon and evening. In these rooms, the morning sunlight is brilliant, clear, and slightly warm. The lighting will gradually become brighter and whiter as noon draws nearer. After this time period your east-facing room will look slightly cool and slightly darker. To counter the grey-blue look in the afternoon, a warm white with a yellow undertone for example, will help to balance out the cooler grey-blue flatter afternoon light.

Summary:

In conclusion, when selecting neutral paint colours like white for your interiors, it’s essential to choose the right undertone that creates the desired atmosphere or mood for your room. You may want a space that produces a calming and soothing atmosphere or a place that provides a warm and inviting atmosphere. Cool undertones, like blue, create a peaceful atmosphere, while warm undertones, such as yellow or pink, generate a warmer environment.

What is equally important is to figure out if your room is east, west, south or north-facing. Our great room had windows that were east-facing. It meant the sunlight came into the room in the morning. So, we chose a warm white to counteract a flat, stark look in the afternoon. We also used pillows to incorporate another layer of warmth to our great room. Learn more about throw pillows by clicking the button below.

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2 Tips for Choosing White Interior Paint Colours

Affordably refreshing or renovating your home can be challenging during times of economic downturn or high interest rates. Luckily, painting your walls can be a cost-effective way to renovate your room. A fresh coat of paint can completely transform your space. However, selecting the right neutral colour can be challenging.

The ultimate neutral – white is one of those colours that goes with everything. White walls offer versatility because they allow you to alter the colour scheme of your space in just one afternoon. And the clean canvas they provide allows for effortless transformation and adaptation to your evolving style preferences. They also lighten and brighten a space.

And painting rooms a warm white is trending right now. Furthermore, warm white paint colours bring light and warmth to your space. Below is a photo of our freshly painted great room in a green and white colour scheme. But, my husband wanted a warmer-looking room so we changed the pillows. I changed out some of the white and all the green pillows for orange pillows. The photo above shows the great room with the orange pillows. Pillows are another economical way to decorate. Click the following link to learn more about how to use throw pillows in interior design. https://lynteriors.wordpress.com/2024/01/29/2-purposes-of-throw-pillows-part-2/

Renovating The Great Room

Over the last 18 months, I redecorated/renovated our great room in stages. First, I purchased a new armchair I liked and had it upholstered in white performance fabric. We also decided to paint the room a warm white.

Twelve years ago, our family room ceiling suffered water damage from condensation in the attic, which caused water stains. That is why I wanted to renovate the ceiling. Even though the builder fixed and repainted the area, there was still a noticeable mark between the two puck lights.

We decided to refresh the paint on our wall while getting the ceiling painted. As we may move soon and want to stage our house, we thought it would be best to paint the walls white. Our previous yellow walls may not appeal to everyone. And it doesn’t look as light and bright in photos as white does. And since the majority of buyers look on line first, this is important to consider. The attached photos below demonstrate the difference.

My husband does not like stark white walls. So, we chose a warm white paint colour. You may be wondering what does warm white mean? It refers to the colour temperature of the paint colour’s undertone.

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After Photo:

Tip #1: Consider the Undertone

Undertones play a crucial role in how a colour appears in its setting. These undertones are responsible for subtle paint colour variations and are particularly noticeable in neutral shades. So white, which is a neutral colour, has undertones. Therefore, whites can appear yellow, green, or blue in certain lights. Never underestimate the power of undertones, as they set the atmosphere and can affect how the colour reacts depending on the surrounding furnishings.

It’s a good idea to paint your rooms in neutral colours like white, light grey, or beige if you plan to move in a few years. Because who wants to repaint the rooms just before moving? If you painted a few years before moving, you enjoy the newly refreshed room which is a bonus! But, I wanted to stress that if you’re using any of these colours, it’s crucial to be aware of their undertones.

So how do you know if a paint color is warm or cool?

Warm colours create a cozy atmosphere, while cool colours make a space feel fresh and soothing. Warm undertones include yellow or pink. Cool undertones include blue or green. Since my husband wanted a warm and comfortable atmosphere in our great room, we decided to paint it a warm white colour. The white we chose has a yellow undertone. I also chose this colour because of the type of natural light coming into the room.

Tip #2: Figure out your room’s natural light?

It is important to take stock of your space’s lighting qualities, like direction of light coming into your room. If your natural light comes only in the morning, you probably have east-facing windows like our great room. If you get afternoon sun only in a room, it is probably west facing. What direction your windows are facing can affect how the neutral colour with look throughout the day. Therefore, it is important to determine the type of sunlight that you receive in your room.

What are the Best White Paints for East-Facing Rooms?

An east facing room like ours benefits from a warm white. it will look like a crisp white on your walls like it does on our even though it looks creamy on the chip. Your rooms with east-facing windows enjoys the most sun in the morning and cooler, muted light in the afternoon and evening. Morning sunlight is brilliant, clear, and slightly warm. The lighting will gradually become brighter and whiter as noon draws nearer. After this time period your east-facing room will look slightly cool and slightly darker. To counter the grey-blue look in the afternoon, a warm white with a yellow undertone for example, will help to balance out the cooler grey -blue flatter afternoon light.

If you are planning to never paint your walls again than white is a good colour to choose. Because if you choose to move, the walls will not need to be painted. White rooms look great in photos which is important because you will want to attract buyers looking on line. If your room looks fantastic because it is painted white more buyers will be interested in viewing your room. So we chose warm white. The photos before illustrate how white painted walls help to lighten and brighten a room and help make it look good in photos. The new white armchair, light gray/white area rug and white painted walls all help to lighten and brighten the room.

Before photo:
After photo:

Your east-facing rooms will enjoy the most sun in the morning and cooler, muted light in the afternoon and evening. Morning sunlight is brilliant, clear, and slightly warm. The lighting will gradually become brighter and whiter as noon draws nearer. After this time period your east-facing room will look slightly cool and slightly darker. To counter the grey-blue look in the afternoon, a warm white with a yellow undertone for example, will help to balance out the cooler grey-blue flatter afternoon light. Using effective lighting will also help.

Summary:

In conclusion, when selecting neutral paint colours like white for your interiors, it’s essential to choose the right undertone that creates the desired atmosphere or mood for your room. You may want a space that produces a calming and soothing atmosphere or a place that provides a warm and inviting atmosphere. Cool undertones, like blue, create a peaceful atmosphere, while warm undertones, such as yellow or pink, generate a warmer environment.

What is equally important is to figure out if your room is east, west, south or north-facing. Our great room had windows that were east-facing. It meant the sunlight came into the room in the morning. Furthermore, we chose a warm white to prevent a flat, stark look in the afternoon. We chose warm white because it also creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. We also used pillows to incorporate another layer of warmth to our great room. Find out more about throw pillows by clicking the link below. https://lynteriors.wordpress.com/2024/01/29/2-purposes-of-throw-pillows-part-2/

What is Home Staging’s Icing on the Cake: The Secret Revealed

Recently, I had the pleasure of conducting a home staging presentation for a community group in King City, Ontario, during which I shared insights with the attendees. So, I wanted to share some of this information with you in this post. One of the essential aspects of home staging is the decluttering process, which clears up the space to add the final touches, including furniture and accessories tailored to the potential buyers’ preferences. Adding furnishings that align with the buyer’s taste increases your home’s attractiveness and appeal. Let’s explore this topic further.

What is Home Staging

In essence, the process of home staging involves getting your home ready for prospective buyers. The objective of home staging is to enable buyers to imagine themselves residing in your house, which ultimately enhances the likelihood of a successful sale. Essentially, home staging entails showcasing your property in a manner that resembles a model home, whereby its interior features are highlighted to attract potential buyers. This same principle applies to home staging.

Imagine the room in the picture below is a model home, but actually, it’s a house in Aurora that I have staged. We would be attracted to its beautiful wooden floors and impressive windows. The white curtains on these windows not only enhance their shape but also improve the overall feeling of the space. So, when setting up a family home for sale, the aim is to highlight its good features using contemporary furniture.

Home Staging to the Buyer’s Taste

Incorporating contemporary furnishings that align with the buyer’s preferences, such as white sheers in a model or staged home, can effectively accentuate the room’s striking features and captivate the buyer’s affection towards the space and the entire house. It’s essential to emphasize that the staging must be adorned with contemporary furnishings that appeal to the buyers’ preferences rather than those preferred by the homeowner. The key to achieving an alluring and irresistible interior lies in carefully selecting and presenting contemporary furnishings that cater to the buyer’s taste.

Another illustration of this is the white armchair pictured below. The white, modern chair enhances the flooring by creating an aesthetically pleasing contrast against the darker surface. When a model or staged home has furniture and décor that enhances the positive features of a room, like windows and floors, it’s likely to resonate with prospective buyers, and they are more likely to fall in love with the rooms and the entire house.

And if the furniture, like the armchair and curtains, matches the taste of the buyers, it can also have a positive impact on how they see the rooms. When selling your home, having furniture that matches the preferences of potential buyers is very important. This is because potential buyers are more likely to imagine themselves living in your home and make an offer to buy it when they see furniture that is similar to their own or that they really like and want to own. They can see that their furniture will fit the space and look good in it. As a result, they start dreaming of owning the room and the home.

The Icing on the Cake

As you can see home staging involves more than just decluttering and cleaning; this process also entails utilizing appropriate furnishings to make your home appealing to potential buyers. It means staging your home with furnishings that align with the buyers’ tastes. And second, stage with furnishings that enhance the room’s best features. Choosing the right furniture and accessories is essential in making your home stand out and attracting buyers, as it adds the finishing touch to the overall presentation. Staging your home with carefully selected furnishings is akin to the finishing touch that elevates it from satisfactory to irresistible in the eyes of prospective buyers. A cake may suffice without icing, but adding this decorative element enhances its appeal, much like preferred furniture can transform a home from mediocre to magnificent in the eyes of buyers.

While the white and brown colour scheme and boxy contemporary furniture may not be to your liking, it is worth considering the preferences of potential buyers aged 30 to 50. This demographic tends to appreciate contemporary design elements currently popular or trending. Therefore, if you plan to sell your single-family home with 3 or 4 bedrooms, it is crucial to keep this in mind and stage it accordingly with contemporary furnishings and colour scheme similar to those shown in the photo above.

These contemporary furnishings have a magnetic pull on couples in their thirties or forties who have children or are preparing to have them. If your property is a family home, you would naturally want to appeal to families as prospective buyers. Therefore, incorporating contemporary decor and hues into your interior can assist potential buyers to imagine themselves dwelling in your space. It could sway them to become attached to your home, increasing the probability of making an offer. When gazing upon the space, they may think this living room is delightful, and the furnishings complement it perfectly! My furnishings share a similar look and scale to those here, so I can envision them fitting into this space seamlessly. I adore this room and would love to call it my own.

Home Staging Services

Suitable furnishings play a crucial role in home staging. At Home on Stage, we understand the significance of this aspect and offer comprehensive consultations to ensure your furniture and accessories are ideal for showcasing your home.
Our consultation includes a walk through of your house, where we carefully assess the suitability of your current furnishings, particularly in attracting families with children if it’s a family home. We prioritize utilizing your existing furniture and accessories but also provide accessories packages if needed. In cases where rental furniture is necessary, we have established partnerships with reputable rental companies.
For more details about our consultation process and how we can assist you, please reach out to us at 416-721-6217.