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Let you in on a Secret: Kama’s Favorite Paint Colors!

[ Tuesday, May 14, 2013 | 0 comments ]
As an Interior Designer paint colors seem to be the thing most new clients need help with. After 20+ years I have my go to favorites that work in a large variety of homes. I thought I would share these colors that have done me good over the years!
As you will notice all these colors are Benjamin Moore. You might ask why them, well I will tell you of all the paint brands I have used over the years they are the only ones I can count on to be true to their samples. The added benefit is they have small sample bottles that cost around $6, great for brushing out a sample on the wall and touching up.
Words of Wisdom
I wont take the chance of just buying a large can of paint off a paper sample and you shouldnt either. I always brush out a sample of a paint color at every new client, even if I have used it before…you never know.
Note that some of these samples are not true to their actual color, but they will give you an idea.
My go to White Benajmin Moore Mayonnaise #OC-85. Let’s face it white is boring, but I love this white crips but with a touch of cream. It works anywhere.
My Favorite Grey Benajmin Moore Pebble Beach #1597. This grey is just the right shade, not to blue, not to red. Grey’s can be challanging, but this grey does me right everytime I use it.
The perfect Taupe or my case Taupes Benajmin Moore Briarwood #RME-73 Both these taupes are fantastic, again taupes can be difficult…to grey or red. Briarwood is the perfect darker taupe while
Benajmain Moore Annaplois Grey #996. is a great lighter taupe and a great neutral for a master bedroom.
The blue that will never make me sad is Benajmin Moore Van Courtland Blue #HC-145. This blue is a fanastic just the right balance. Gives any room that calm ocean feel.
If you are looking for a darker blue Benajmin Moore Van Deusen Blue #HC-156 This blue is a safe bet and a great true dark blue.
My go to yellow is Benajmin Moore Lighthouse #2018-60 Is a great yellow that will brighten any room with out being to overwhelming. Great for that gender neutral baby room!
Finally green mine is Benajmin Moore Georgian Green #P243. This green is just right, not to grey and not to blue. (this sample is showing a little more brown).
Another green I recently use and love is Benjamin Moore Dill Pickle #2147-40. Of course this isnt for the boring it is a super fun green but isnt going to look awful in a few years. It looks great with the Van Deusen Blue above.






Happy Designing!

Kama Weinberger, ASID, IIDA, CIDC
NCIDQ #13079

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Have you checked out NextDoor yet?

[ Saturday, May 11, 2013 | 0 comments ]
Have you checked out Nextdoor Stapleton?

Neighbors share community events, recommendations, items for sale, crime reports, ideas about how to improve our neighborhood and more.

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Mother's Day Yoga

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Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Clinic

[ Saturday, May 4, 2013 | 0 comments ]
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Celebrate Earth Day- A Green Lighting Option for your Home!

[ Tuesday, April 23, 2013 | 0 comments ]
As an Interior Designer I am always looking for ways to make my projects more environmentally friendly. My client’s may not be asking for a more green option, but I feel it is important that I make educated decisions in my product selections that will benefit my client and the environment. Below is a simple change I have made …
Undercabinet LED Light Stick

LED Under Cabinet Lighting
Of course the biggest benefit of LED lighting is maintenance. The average florescent bulb last 10,000 hours (approximately 416 days of 24 hour use). Compared to an LED with last on average 50,000. That is means you can leave it on for almost 6 years without having to change a light bulb, or 17 years under normal use. I have many clients that always want to know when we specify undercabinet lighting, how long is it going to last and how hard are they to change out.
LED lights are also 30% more energy efficient than standard lighting options. With florescent lighting much of the energy is converted into heat, LED do not create heat…like we need more heat in our kitchens on a hot summer day. LEDs also give off better quality of light compared to traditional florescent. There is also the ability to change out existing florescent tubes with LED light tubes.
LED Ribbon Light
Most of the LED lighting offered today provide options that florescent lighting does not. The ability to dim individually can be useful in task areas, or areas that are not in use. If you are looking for different color options, this can be achieved with LED lighting. LED lighting is also available in flexible ribbon strips, allowing applications that conventional lighting can not address.
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Need last minute childcare?

[ Tuesday, April 9, 2013 | 0 comments ]
It's days like this when Mother's Helpers comes in real handy!

What's Mother's Helpers?

They help you find reliable, quality babysitters, at pre-negotiated rates. They have a rigorous sitter screening process (the owner wouldn't send them to your house if she wouldn't have them in hers).

We use them for our regular sitter, and those last-minute needs, and even overnight stays.

They have been a lifesaver to me!

Go on, call them! 303.346.7600


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