With earthquakes, oil spills, and a threatening economy dominating the news, we can all use a respite from the everyday. While most people think of lying on an exotic beach somewhere as getting away from it all, a more cost effective way and without leaving town is to change the color schemes in your home. We spend most of our time – outside of work – at home, so why not surround ourselves with colors that put us in a good mood?

CertaPro Painter’s, North America’s largest painting company, and their color expert, Shannon Kaye, provide 5 color combinations from Sherwin Williams that are sure to improve moods – no matter the circumstance. Pick one of Shannon’s color suggestions and hire CertaPro Painters to do the work.

1. Tired of all the bad news? Bring some good cheer to your own space with optimistic colors like Inventive Orange, Jonquil, or Shagreen trimmed in a seriously confident gray like Backdrop.
2. If you need a reprieve from the chaos of the outside world, look to the soothing effect of Essential Gray walls on the inside with a refreshing accent of Hearts of Palm and a splash of pure cheer with Dragon Fruit. Add Queen Anne’s Lace to the ceiling for a truly heavenly effect.
3. If it seems like things are spiraling out of control, try a down to earth combination of hues to keep you grounded. Keep things cozy with Burnished Brown on the walls with Meadowlark on the ceiling and Gold Vessel and Cottage Cream for the details. Ease your mind and bring comfort in an unsettled world with such earthly delights.
4. As the summer approaches it’s time to spread a little sunshine on your own home. Drench your exterior walls in golden Bee’s Wax outlining your favorite details in Plantation Brown with highlights in Tea Light. This glowing combination will make it easy to come home every day and smile.
5. Stand up to the madness with a firm Urban Putty on the walls and a Plantation Brown ceiling. Add sassy accent colors like Hot paired with Rose Colored and you may find yourself blushing with confidence

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