If you want to use a blue paint color in your home but you don’t want it too dark or so light that it’s almost white, medium blues have you covered. Medium paint colors fall in the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) range of roughly 40–60, meaning that they reflect roughly half of the light that […]
Did you know that painting your porch ceiling a light blue deters wasps and birds from building nests? They confuse the ceiling for sky and build their nests elsewhere. The “haint” part of haint blue comes from the Gullah Geechee culture of the southeastern U.S., where the color was believed to ward off “haints” (aka […]
Blue is a classic paint color, but it can easily look too vibrant, too light, or too gray when used on exteriors. So how do you tell what’s going to look good in all lights without spending thousands of dollars on a color you don’t love? I’ve got you covered. I’ve gathered together my top […]
So what exactly is a medium blue? It’s a blue paint color that typically falls in the middle of the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) spectrum, which is typically defined as 40–60, but those numbers are up for interpretation. For the purposes of this list, I will include some medium blues that technically fall in the […]
Do you have a beautiful plate, bowl, basket, artwork, or trinket that you want to turn into a wireless sconce? Here’s a step by step breakdown of how to do it on a budget. No drilling or power tools required… this is a very beginner-friendly DIY project! Project supply list This post may include affiliate […]
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