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The Huron Expositor, 1990-02-07, Page 11THE HURON EXPOSITOR. FE8R1.1ARY 7. 1990 — 11,g aint qn�+ The country look will probably always remain a popular decorating style because it responds to our early pioneer •history. Recently though, North American tastes. seem to be turning towards more tradi- tional and more decorative styling. The 'return of traditional interiors has triggered interest fn authentic wallcovering and fabric reproductions to accompany an- tiques and family heirlooms. "A lot of the trend seems to be back to the patterns that were popular in the 30s. and 40s," noted George Hildebrand of Hildebrand Paint and Paper. "What are popular today are the heritage wallpapers and paint colors. Pat- terns are also cofning back, although the size of the pattern used by people, still depends a lot on their personal preference." Mr. Hildebrand added that borders are making a big comeback, and where they were once only included in certain wallpaper books, have become so popular, there are now wallpaper books on the market that specialize in borders only. Murals, he added, are out, and antiquing (or the art of applying paint to wood in a streaky manner) has gone by the wayside. "It's just a trend that's all, it'll probably come back," he said. Paint it seems, has also taken a back seat to wallcovering, which Mr. Hildebrand said, seems to make up 80 to 85 per cent of his business these days. "For a while paint was the in thing, now people are turning to wallcoverings," he said. But while the popular colors seem to be the lighter colors of rose, blue and jade green, Mr. Hildebrand said people have been, in the last year or two, leaning towards the darker colors as well - colors such as forest green, blacks, charcoals and navies. "It's all personal, but people seem to be turning towards the rich, dark and deep colors," he said. In general, he added, the paint and paper business has changed dramatically in the last 40 years. "There ai+e so'riiany''>ditii 'and'go many patterns available now. People today are decorating for quality, and with the solid vinyls, and vinyl -coated papers on the market, they are able to create a look that lasts for years," he said, adding that 98 per cent of the papers today are dry - strippable, making wallpapering easy. Paint too, has come a long- way. "I remember making our own paint us- ing indigos, fish oil, brick dust and burnt Color can make differe Color has been proven to have an im- pact on your psychological state of mind. Because of this fact, intensity of color could play a vital role when you are deciding on color schemes for different rooms in your home. The National. Paint and Coatings Association suggest you paint rooms in shades that' appeal to you, and create the mood you want conveyed in those par- ticular ares. Connotations vary among viewers; however, generally, blue is most often preferred in formal living rooms because it lends a ' sense of formality to the environment. Blue is a color with many different shades lending different impacts, from aristocracy with the deeper shades to gentleness with the softer shades. Soft gray -green lends a serene, relax- ing atmosphere to a room. Very ap- propriate for bedrooms, this shade should be applied where you desire a calming effect. Hunter and spruce greens, darker shades of green, lend a feeling of Brass lamps popular items Lighting is as individual as clothing, but in Seaforth, the trend seems to be towards the more universal lamp. Marilyn Chesney of Frank Kling Ltd. in Seaforth, said brass lamps continue to be the best sellers here, rather than the col- ored lamps that seem to be so popular in the cities. "Brass lamps - swags, floor and table - are by far the most popular," she said, ad- ding that quite a number are purchased for gifts. "They seem to go with everybody's decor. Some of them, like the flemish brass are really nice. It all depends what you want," she added. Mrs. Chesney noted that brass lamps can also be changed, or updated easily and inexpensively, simply by changing the shade. "You can buy a colored shade and change the whole lamp," she said. In terms of appliances, Mrs. Chesney said there seems to be a trend towards white, particularly in the kitchen. "People are going for all white kitchens, and the appliances available now are white on white," she said. "You can still get the black handles, and the black I lass doors, but what they've come out th now is a white glass, and it's kind of different," she added. "It'll be interesting to see how it'll go over.P' s 'BACK LI WE -1 GeOrgti Hildebrand' Of Hildebrand' Paint' and5, pot' ih'. Seaforth, says the days of self -serve decorating are fading by the wayside, as homeowners seek advice on a number of decorating topics. Paint, once ,very popular, is losing ground to wallcoverings, which today bear resemblance to those popular in the days of yore. Robinet photo. umber," said Mr. Hildebrand. "People are seem to be changing from oil or akylid now able to lean towards the brighter col- based paints to latex, which now comes in ors, just for the simple reason that we a variety of finishes. The primary reason (our company) can make 1800 different for the change,' he said, is convenience colors." since latex paints are water soluble, and Mr. Hildebrand noted that people today much easier to clean up in the case of a nce in attitude, psychological state of mind richness and plushness - perfect for studies and dens. The whites and grays are neutral colors that allow tremendous decorating flexibility and are light, airy colors that brighten and "open" a room up. Neutral colors are popular in kitchens, baths and bedrooms because of their ver- satility. You can paint a room in all white, and select your favorite accent col- or for surrounding windows, baseboards and trim. Red, in shades of coral, dusty rose and burgundy, really can light up a room. Brilliant, pure red sometimes can pro- duce a jarring effect, and works best as an accent color to brighten subtle decors. Nurseries are good rooms to paint in light yellow, because the color lends a soothing, relaxing atmosphere, while bright yellow is sure to enliven a breakfast room. In general, warm colors - yellows, oranges and reds - convey spatial closeness. Cool colors - blues, green and purples - convey spatial remoteness. Different areas in your home are used to different activities, and each should radiate a specific ambience. Because color has proven to have a visual and psychological impact, the Na- tional Paint and Coatings Association sug- gests you choose paint colors selectively and carefully. AIR CONDITION a Your Entire HOME 0 ° o From Meglc chef �i>�iaL�i Central Air scent 0 sill, or splatter: The only area where oil base pant may be preferrable.over• latex, is in the kitchen and bathroom, where a more durable; and washable paint is needed. In addition to the change",.in paint preference, both Mr. Hildebranand his wife Hazel, said they have noticed a change in people's attitudes towards the overall decorating concept as well.. "People seem to be decdrating to coor- dinate all the rooms of their house. It us- ed to be they'd decorate one room one way, another room another way," said Mrs. Hildebrand. "Now everything is matching, and coor- dinated." And while homeowners seem to • want to do a lot of their decorating on their own, Mr. Hildebrand noted they still want to be able to confer with a professional while do- ing it. "Customers today are getting away from the department store -type of buying of paint and wallpaper, and are going to decorating centres, where the sales people are more specialized," he said. "You need to be able to advise on col- ors, size and type of wall coverings, and their use. There ,are more people doing their own. decorating - to a point. They'll do the kitchen, bathroom or any other small room, but when it comes to a large room, like the living room, or the stair hall, they still want a professional." But whether or not homeowners choose to do their own decorating, or get someone else to do it for them, Mr. Hildebrand stresses the importance of having the pro- per tools for the job. "Having the proper tools can make the difference between a good job and a poor job. You can't, for example, use a 98 cent brush, and expect a $10 job," he said. Yea also have to make the proper prepairation of the wall, before painting and/or wallpapering. Here's what he suggests: 1.Remove old w ! covering 2.Wash or sand the walls to remove any pieces of debris 3 h'epair tlie'walls - cracks and holes, with a good patching compound, leave until dry and sand smooth 4.Get dust and any specks off the walls 5.Give real old plaster a coat of primer 6.Apply wall size if you intend to put on wallcovering 7.Apply wallcovering or paint as .per your own:choice II.If paintingmake sure you give paint • enough time to dry between coats (see in- structions on label) 9.Soak and apply covering as per direc- tions on band on each roll. IT'S OUR 26th ANNIVERSARY SALE Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 Selected'Iot o1 In -stock WALLPAPER ANALITY rir9r,l/� /dJ (: 1.19 and up a single roll 0 % OFF ALL WALLPAPER BOOKS_ Wallpaper Water Tray FREE with alp Wallpaper Purchases UP TO 5 OFF IN -STOCK WALLPAPER ROLLS 1,000'S to choose from Moore PAI NTS„' 1 IVOFF HILDEBRAND PAINT & PAPER interior & Exterior Decorators MAIN ST. 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