The Real Estate Browser Volume 9, Issue 3 | Page 21

www.LynchburgRealEstateBrowser.com
Volume 9 Number 3 – Say you saw it in The Real Estate Browser of Lynchburg — 21
2. Keep it Simple: In 2018, Nayak
encourages DIYers to “go big or go
home…in the simplest way imaginable.”
An easy way to accomplish this is to
paint your baseboards, trim or window
mullions a dramatic contrasting color,
like black against a white wall, for an
effortless, yet powerful effect. And when
it comes to achieving clean, sharp paint
lines, one of Nayak’s vital, go-to tools is
a premium painter’s tape, like FrogTape
brand painter’s tape that delivers the
sharpest paint lines possible. Treated
with patented PaintBlock Technology,
FrogTape is a fool-proof way to get pro-
fessional-looking results and eliminate
the need for touch-ups.
3. Incorporate Natural Touches: This
trend is all about nature’s textures --
think wood grain, geodes or ocean waves.
One way to incorporate this look is to
combine earthy tones like browns, beiges
and deep blues with vibrant neon colors
to generate the effect of the northern
lights around the home.
4. Get Back to the Future: Give
what’s old a modern, futuristic update
to achieve this trend. Try painting a vin-
tage chair with a pop of color, like the
Sherwin-Williams 2018 color of the year,
Oceanside, a combination of rich blue
with jewel-toned green. This creates an
eye-catching masterpiece that seamlessly
integrates into both retro and modern
home décor. Introducing bright colors to
antiques produces a beautiful new spin
on a classic look.
5. Design it with Love: What’s “in” in
home design this year? Creating warm
and cozy spaces that are customized just
for you. This is the true essence of DIY.
Painting an accent wall in a pastel color,
like lavender, will set a relaxed and com-
forting tone in the room. From there,
add personal pieces like a soft woven
blanket, a macramé wall hanging or ivory
plates on a wall to transform any room to
“your” room.
6. Embrace New England Prep: This
style embraces the timeless combination
of crisp white linens and navy blues, but
what really gives a room an authentic
New England vibe is the addition of cam-
el-colored leather décor accents. Nayak
recommends adding monogrammed pil-
lows to a leather accent chair, or white-
washing your brick fireplace to create a
look that never goes out of style.
Visit FrogTape.com for more trend
information and inspiration.