Monday, February 22, 2016

Let Winter Rage Outside – Upgrade Interior Spaces Now



While the weather outside may be frightful, now is the perfect time to upgrade interior spaces. This type of overhaul can spark new motivation in employees and it shows customers how much you care about your work area. There are many new paints and wall coverings available now and one is sure to suit your needs perfectly.

Accent walls are a good way to introduce pops of color and make a room interesting. If you’re working with large expanses of wall, consider just making a section of one wall the accent piece. The visual stimulation is still there, but viewers won’t be overwhelmed by the color. Metallic paints are also a good choice, since they can reflect light in the room, making it feel brighter and more open.

Wallpaper has come a long way in recent years – especially with advances in printing techniques. Colors are vibrant and tend to stay that way, since many products are UV resistant. They are also well suited to high traffic areas that get cleaned often, as vinyl wallpaper can withstand more scrubbing and chemicals than paint.

Vinyls and murals are making a big splash in the decorating world. With advances in HD photography and printing, almost any image can be applied to a wall, floor or ceiling. This is a great way to bring your logo inside or to have the image of a company’s CEO greeting everyone as they walk in. Applying a picture to an entire wall is quicker far more cost effective than having a mural artist come in and painstakingly paint one.

Consider painting light fixtures and ceilings, too. These are often overlooked, but one refinished, have an impressive impact. Metallic paints come into play here, too, making fixtures look completely different and new. For instance, an old fluorescent hanging lights get a makeover when silver or bronze paint replaces the original white. Color and texture is great for ceilings, too. Use lighter colors to seemingly raise ceilings and darker ones to make them appear lower and cozier.

There are plenty of options for just about every budget and here at Celtic, we’re happy to help you. Whether you already know what you want or need some assistance narrowing down the options, just give us a call.