I’m collaborating with Sherwin-Williams and BlogHer to bring you my next home improvement project!
Let me introduce you to what my kids call “The Creepy Bathroom”…
…this bathroom is located in our basement and you will notice a hole in the ceiling due to a leaky pipe. Movie star light bulbs above the outdated cabinet – yes, half of the bulbs are out – we rarely use this bathroom!
Here’s another angle of the bathroom, and what I plan to do for the remodel…
…oh ya, that’s right! When we moved in there was a red light, and when you turn it on, the whole room turns a creepy red color!
Sherwin-Williams to the rescue!
I used their ColorSnap® app and found the perfect color to brighten up my bathroom! Here is how simple it is to use:
1. Download the Android or iPhone app by Sherwin-Williams called ColorSnap.
2. You can explore colors if you don’t have a photo on hand that you want to match. If you have a photo, click Use Saved Photos, click and you’ll find many colors to explore in your theme!
3. Click on the color and it will show you the color name, the color number, and if it is exterior or interior.
4. Need to find the nearest Sherwin-Williams? Type in your zip code, and it’s right there.
Does it get easier than this?!
The wall color I decided to go with is called Rainwashed. It’s a light blue/green color, and it is gorgeous!
When I’m done with this bathroom, hopefully it will look completely different and my kids will think of it as “The Happy Bathroom.”
Stay tuned…
How do you find color inspiration for your home projects? Tell us in the comments below, and you just might win a $100 Sherwin-Williams gift card from BlogHer!
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I just use the colors that I think fit our home best. I’m not that great at picking, but I do like our home. Our bathroom needs a makeover too, but not quite the same as yours… 😉
Haha! Our basement bathroom needed so much help! I can’t wait to show you the after pics later this month!
I look on Pinterest (big surprise, right?!), favorite home magazines, and outside for color ideas.
Yes, Pinterest HUGE inspiration!
I generally go with a base color that I think we’ll like and will fit the mood of the room. After that, we usually go with a shade of white that will match it for trim and such. Very un-scientific. 🙂
I tape multiple paint swatches in the room and let them grow on me.
I used to just pick colors I love and kind of go for it, but now it’s mostly just drooling on pintrest to see what I really like in a room.
I pinterest the heck out of it, then get way too many samples, then I mull it over in my mind…and maybe soon I’ll actually pick one and start painting! But a Sherwin Williams gift card would certainly help. 😉
I like to use “tried and true” professional decorator colors. I do a google search for that phrase, or visit the blogs of people I admire. Houzz is helpful, and pinterest too.
I just came home with paint chips to see what I would like for our bathroom. We are getting a Bathfitter tub installed on Monday and I told my hubs he has to paint!!!
I find color inspiration from nature. I like greens, blues and browns so I usually go for these types of shades.
kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom
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I read decorating magazines and take home many color swatches.
elysesw@aol.com
I love textiles – I am always looking at fabrics to inspire me with color – also paintings that I love.
Thanks for the opportunity to win. A Sherwin Williams just opened up in my hometown – Moorpark, CA. I can’t wait to try the app
I usually find inspiration from home decorating magazines.
Thanks so much.
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I love looking in magazines and on pinterest for ideas as well as fabric!
I dream of my favorite vacation spots like the Oregon Coast or the Red Woods and pick colors that remind me of those places.
brycegodfrey@msn.com
I get inspiration by looking outside or by watching shows on TV
I use Pinterest, too. 🙂
I love colors and I usually find inspiration in my favorite things like peacock feathers, an heirloom plate, flowers. I’m going to love this app! Thanks for the giveaway!
I get inspired by nature, a really great photo, design magazines, and of course, anything Internet!
I get inspired by nature, a really great photo, design magazines, and of course, anything Internet!
I use pinterest for ideas
I use pinterest for ideas
inspiration comes from blogs I ready and places that make me feel good 🙂
I get inspiration from blogs, pinterest and fabrics. I thought we were the only one with the creepy bathroom downstairs the kids didn’t want to use. LOL!
I usually pick out a decor item and build around that. A vase, a hand towel, a candle holder…
I’m scared of picking the wrong color! But pinterest is helping me overcome my fears!
I get inspired by nature and the seasons.
Tweeted it! https://twitter.com/LeHobbylobbyist/status/329758875358212096
I use pinterest for ideas, but ultimately I have a general idea of what color I want each room and grab tons of swatches and go from there.
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I get inspiration from my friends homes, online and from things I already have and am going to use in that room.
I stand in front of all the color samples and just start pulling the colors that I like. I usually talk myself out of the super bold ones and finally decided on a nice color in a mellow shade.
It’s funny though that I can pull color samples from four different stores and end up with basically the same color without trying. That’s when I know I have a winner!
I get inspiration from fabrics, nature, pinterest, magazines, and model homes. I love to walk model homes to see how they decorate and paint.
I love to flip through magazines.
I find fabrics I like and go from there.
I like the social psyche. They go to Pinterest and I find stuff there.
tamarsweeps-at-gmail-dot-com
I look at magazines for inspiration or look at what color clothes I’m drawn to.
I love to look at home improvement magazines to find the colors that would work, usually warm for me!
Evin5 at aol dot com
I feel like I get the most inspiration from fellow bloggers!
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
I tweeted too!
https://twitter.com/jessrwarfield/status/329938768914161664
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
i get inspired by a lot of design and photography that i see online!
I find a lot of design inspiration on pinterest and blogs.
navybaby1113 (at) gmail (dot) com
I use pinterest and country home type mags to find inspiration. I like a lot of blues, greys, and whites at home.
I need to find painting inspiration. Pretty much every single room in my house needs a fresh coat of paint. 🙁
I find color inspiration by looking at home decor magazines.
rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
I get a lot of inspiration from Pinterest!
niftyfoodie at gmail.com
i used online guides and tips
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/331054366406610946
I try to find colors in real life — nature, friends’ houses, etc.
Look through magazines to things that catch my eye
Look through magazines to things that catch my eye
I like to take tours of homes that are for sale.
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
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I find color inspiration through browsing Pinterest.
https://twitter.com/CarlyHobart/status/332407412474662912
I get color inspiration from the outdoor places that I love….forest, beach
I usually find my inspiration from a piece of artwork that I want to hang in the room. Or if it’s my bedroom I find my inspiration in a comforter I love. And then I match the paint to that.
nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/333353376526000128
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I love houzz.com for any inspiration, including color. I also like pinterest.
I find inspiration in my favorite decor accessories.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
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From magazines, most of the time.
dolniaks at consolidated dot net
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/333407186569007105
We have an Eastlake Victorian so it’s easy to find color inspiration from other Victorian homes. Thanks for offering this.
ky2here at msn dot com.
https://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/333550577722208257
I look at lots of stuff for color ideas; art postcards, websites, flowers, even food (like farmer’s market photos)
and a tweet!: https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/334707597783482368
margueritecore [at] gmail [dot] com
I find color inspiration for my home project by looking at magazines and website. But after all, it comes down to what is comfortable for my eyes to look at for a long time. I prefer more neutral colors.
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I like to look at the colors used in graphic designs on the internet and on products/packaging/advertising.
april dot vrugtman
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I look for timeless colors that flow well with the rest of the home… but with a great color pop for fun!
onecheaplady@yahoo.com
I look through magazines to find color schemes I might like.
MCantu1019 at aol dot com
I find inspiration from visiting the Detroit Art Institue
Diane baum
esldiane@gmail.com
i like to look at blogs and watch hgtv
addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com
i find color inspiration from nature! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
https://twitter.com/DesMoinesDealin/status/335583531285745664 scg00387 at yahoo dot com
Decor magazines and pinterest.
some of my inspiration comes from what I see in movies
Retweeted: https://twitter.com/_aspectacledowl/status/335642676630257664
tara at aspectacledowl dot com
I go to paint stores and look at the color samples.
I find inspiration through my husband
I painted my study the color of my favorite fruit, purple grapes! LOL I can find inspiration anywhere!
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/335780332869652480
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
I like to go with my favorite season which is fall so I love to use gold,brown and orange colors
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/335839309074677761
I look at magazines and browse the internet for ideas.
brat52101 at yahoo .com
I always have lots of ideas about change but rarely put it into action. I have some favorite prints that have gorgeous colors and I’d like to update several rooms with those ideas. I just don’t have the enthusiasm to undertake a big project.
willitara [at] gmail [dot] com
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/336038409292378113
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I am inspired by colors that I see in nature!
susansmoaks at gmail dot com
I find color inspiration by asking the people at the store for their professional opinion and taking home a bunch of samples and just trying them out!
cmarquez482@outlook.com
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cmarquez482@outlook.com
I like to find color inspiration in nature and on home improvement website projects!
https://twitter.com/abrightbabe/status/336253026660667392
abuninoven athotmail dot com
I always find great inspirations from the DIY channel and magazines
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/336269868305358849
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
I get inspiration through magazines.