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Colors that Go with Dark Brown

November 15, 2023

8 Colors that Go Well with Dark Brown (with Pictures)

Dark brown is a deep shade of brown that is heavily pigmented. There are various shades of dark brown, from those that lean toward black and those that have red undertones. Unfortunately, brown has a rather bleak reputation as a color that most people dislike since it looks murky, muddy, or boring.

Colors that Go with Eggplant

November 16, 2023

9 Complemetary Colors that Go with Eggplant

Eggplant is a deep purple color with brown undertones, named after the skin of the eggplant vegetable. It is also known as aubergine, since the eggplant is called aubergine in some regions. As a shade of purple, eggplant is associated with the same qualities as purple, such as luxury, nobility, and wealth. It works well with so many shades, as despite being quite dark, it is not heavily saturated and produces a muted look.

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Banister

August 10, 2022

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Banister?

Replacing a stair banister can be a very expensive project, but there are also ways to reduce the cost, for example, by choosing a material that is cheaper to source. Here we look at the different materials you can use when replacing a stair banister and the different levels of costs you can expect to encounter when embarking on this project.

Can You Tile Around the Kitchen Window

February 3, 2024

Can You Tile Around the Kitchen Window?

When you are renovating a kitchen, you face the choice between different types of backsplashes, as well as how high up on the wall you want your chosen backsplash to go. Here we look at the various points to consider, specifically regarding using tile around the kitchen window.

Colors Go with Cherry Wood Bedroom Furniture

August 15, 2022

What Colors Go with Cherry Wood Bedroom Furniture (7 Attractive Choices)

If you’re thinking of buying cherry wood furniture for your bedroom, or you’ve already decided to make this wood color part of your bedroom design, you may be wondering what colors work best with it. Cherry wood has a stylish appearance that’s aesthetically pleasing, and since the color of this wood has a dark reddish undertone, it can work with a number of warm and cold colors.

Colors that Go with Light Purple

November 16, 2023

8 Colors that Go Well with Light Purple (with Pictures)

Light purple is not a color that you might instantly think of when decorating a room unless that room is a nursery for a baby; however, this is a versatile color that can make any room feel refreshing or soothing, and it works well with a variety of different shades. Here we look at some of the best colors to pair with light purple in home decor.

Standard grocery bag sizes

July 5, 2022

Standard Grocery Bag Sizes and Guidelines

A standard brown paper grocery bag will measure 17 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and about 7 inches deep when full. Shoppers can fill a brown paper grocery bag with up to 75 pounds of groceries.

Colors that go with light gray walls

November 16, 2023

6 Colors that Go Well with Light Gray Walls (with Pictures)

Light gray is a color that is achieved in its truest form by blending a small ratio of black with a large ratio of white. When it comes to wall paint, light gray is rarely presented as a true gray, and instead, it will have undertones of other colors. Light gray can be warm or cool, but most commonly, it has cool undertones of blue.

Colors that go with Hot Pink

November 16, 2023

5 Colors that Pair Well with Hot Pink

Hot pink, when used with black, is synonymous with the punk movement. It has taken on an almost ironic attitude as a shade of pink that refuses to conform with the rest of the dainty pink shades. While hot pink can be seen as rebellious in some contexts, it also has associations with femininity, as it is very close in color to barbie pink.

Colors that Go with Blue and Yellow

November 16, 2023

9 Colors that Go Well with Blue and Yellow (with Pictures)

Blue and yellow are a color pairing that was widely used in the 1990s, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. They are also colors that are synonymous with Mediterranean styles. Here we look at other colors to include in a blue and yellow color scheme to provide balance, depth, and style.

Crimson Color

November 16, 2023

What Color is Crimson? Colors that Go with Crimson

Crimson is a bright shade of red that has blue undertones, giving it a very subtle purple hue. The name was derived from the word ‘kermes’ because red dye was originally made by crushing the bodies of kermes vermilio insects. Discover what it means and how to pair with crimson in this article.

colors that go with black and gold

November 14, 2023

6 Best Colors that Go with Black and Gold (with Pictures)

Black and gold can be used as a color scheme by themselves, but adding an extra color to the mix will make things more interesting, adding an extra dimension to a room’s decor.