Creative Interiors By Carol Myers

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Frequently Asked Questions: Design and Decorating Everything is Almost Done, All I Need is the Paint. How Do I Pick the Right Color? It’s easier to pick paint last. You can pull paint colors from the furniture in the room as well as fabrics from pillows and window treatments. One of the most important things to remember is colors can be warm or cold. Even some neutrals can contain some reds and blues to make them warm or cool. If you feel that your room is too cool with steel blue painted walls and the colour matches your furniture, you can always paint the ceiling in a white/yellow tone to take away from it. How Do I Make a Proper Budget? Here are some good questions to ask yourself and some tips when it comes to budgeting. What are you willing to spend your money on? How much are you willing to borrow? How much can you borrow? What is the amount you are willing to spend? Do your own research on prices. Read articles and watch television shows to help prepare so your budget can be more accurate. Allow for 5 –10 %, depending on the size of the job for over runs and supplies. Also, talk to your designer. They will be able to help you make a budget.		What are the Differences Between Granite and Solid Surfaces? There are more differences besides price, which is minimal. Granite is a rock, solid surface is man-made material. Granite is porous, solid surface is not. If scratched, solid surface can be repaired and the scratch is gone. If the scratch is deep enough, granite can not be fixed. Solid surface counters can be fabricated with no visible seams. Granite countertops will always have seams. Most people buy granite for the look, because not even solid surface can look like granite. This Doesn't Look so Difficult. Can I do This Myself? Here are some Do’s & Don’ts to follow when it comes to home projects: DO: hire a professional. Professionals in this business have experience in dealing with any problem or situation you may have. -DON’T: do it yourself. Home projects should be left for people with experience. DO: stay within your budget. Try not to over spend. *DO: think ahead. Someone may be living in this house someday. Right now, you may not want to sell your home, but will you be still living in it , in the next 10 years.