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Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! You Rock! You are really helping me as a design-impaired person. This video is particularly useful as I am an artist and not a designer. So I do- see if I like- re-do- tweek, etc. You have just helped me a TON with my basement project!
I'm a professional painter for almost 40 years,and I have to second your paint company recommendations. we have a saying: "Nothing is more expensive than cheap paint".
Wow David! Welcome to the channel! And I’ve got to say, I may need to borrow that one… Don’t worry I’ll credit you every time I tell this to my clients!🤣🥰🙏
Paint chemist here! I'm impressed with the technical content presented. One thing that also has a huge impact on final appearance is the quality of tools. You can take an expensive paint and the job will look poor if you don't have quality brushes and rollers.
Hi Ericka! SOOOO true! I've seen many a paint job screwed up with poorly chosen tools...wrong nap on rollers, wrongs brushes, etc. I"ll add a "tool talk" to the next in the series! Thanks so much for being a part of my channel! :):)
@@tylerbeaudoin3225 Hi Tyler. I just had my entire house painted with a flat paint and they did use Purdy brushes. I’m so happy with the final results. Take care, happy holidays, Susan from Canada 🎄🎄🎄
We bought paint samples and painted 2 coats on large foam poster board from the dollar store so we could move them around the room and see how the paint looks in different lighting, next to the flooring, cabinets, countertops and appliances. It really made a difference and I recommend.
I always do this since choosing the wrong color for the changing light in a room. I chose a sage green, but it turned olive in some lights and almost turquoise in others. Worst paint choice ever.
@@LisaHoltDesign the way you break things down it's impressive. You are informative in a way that a simpleton like me can understand. But even more impressive, you are not boring.
@Carol Weinberg lol trust me my statement was meant to be both facetious and a compliment. I was kinda being a jerk but being nice. I'm originally from NYC. It's kinda how we are. The fact that Lisa didn't get offended and enjoyed the comment means she has my subscription forever and makes me a much bigger fan. So I would ask that you look at her reponse to me, and not be offended for her if she is not offended for herself.
This is by far the best interior design channel I’ve ever come across. The quality of the information is brilliant and consistent. Wish I had have come across his years ago it would have saved me a lot of time and money. One thing I would so love is if there was also metric measurements included. We used to use imperial but now metric which means every time there is an imperial reference I have top stop the video and convert which is a little inconvenient. Thanks Lisa you put so much passion into these videos they are awesome!
Hi Yolanda! Thanks so much, I feel like I’ve earned a masters in one year! But then again I’m not super tech savvy, I bet you couldn’t guess that from the videos! So glad you’re here😍😍
Hey Alison! You bet, that's the next in the series!!! My go-to whites, neutrals, and super rich darks! ;) Thanks so much for being a part of the channel!
@@LisaHoltDesign I NEED to see this because I have to decide on a white kitchen cabinet color to go with blue pearl granite and a neutral wood floor... my kitchen has one north-facing window, help! I was thinking Benjamin Moore Cotton Balls???
I would live to see Part 2 on whites. I have just spent 10 days and 7 samples trying to find the right white for open floor plan in modern house with list of natural light..finally choose White Dove .... it was harrowing....
My father was a latex chemist, and he always recommended using Benjamin Moore latex paint. He was a wonderful do-it-yourself house painter - He taught me well!
Hey Julie… Yep, your dad knew the score on paint! That’s actually nice to hear, I’ve only settled on Benjamin Moore because I’ve had so many other failures and it’s never let me down… Your dad knew his stuff!🙌🏻🥰
@@vivavita3769 Whenever I hire painters I pick the colors AND the brand of paint...in fact I SEND them to my Benjamin Moore supplier to be sure. Sometimes some try a switcharoo and I wouldn't stand for it, I swear by Benjamin, the color is even, it does not change or fade or color increase over time. I usually go one shade lighter than what I actually want...for any painting I do. I can't design anything, but I can pick paint colors and my paint! LOL
Lisa Holt Design Very well presented. I'm over 40 years in the professional high-end residential painting business, 17 yr apprentice instructor & now own & operate a BM paint store. Your presentation is spot on. The way you focus on the light influence & other color influences in the room can not be over stated. Also, a nice quip is "cheap paint isn't good & good paint isn't cheap!" My fall-back line when working w/ customers who are challenging re colors is "now you know why painters drink!" Gets them everytime and allows me to retake the lead in the conversation to help them.
Joe!!! I'm so glad we're on the same page - I love it when industry experts comment on my videos!!! 🥰💚 You're totally right - I always say it's worth it to splurge on good paint! 🙌🏻 It makes SUCH a world of difference!! 👍🏻 Thank you so much for watching and sharing your knowledge!! Hope you're having a fabulous last bit of your weekend!! 🤩💕
I recently began making note at the end of the day, answering the question, “what did I learn today?” You are in it every time I watch your channel. Every. Single. Time. Thank you!
OMG that is such a HUGE compliment coming from an artist like you!! 🥰🙌🏻 Thank you!!! 💕 I promise I won't give away TOO many more paint secrets! 🤣 Happy happy holidays!!! 🎄
Love me my Benjamin Moore! Lasts, durable, doesn't fade. Last time I moved I touched up a few marks and you couldn't even tell-and it had been years since I painted. Love your information and your enthusiasm!
OMG cupcake, you have got that so right! Good old BM has saved me hundreds of times with clients and even with my own homes… It’s just super stable. Every time I win a battle with The Painter and make him use it they become converts!🤣🤣👍🏻🥰
Amazing!!!! 🌟👏🏻 I love to hear what works for you guys - Behr makes some GREAT paints!! 🤩🙌🏻 Thanks for sharing, and hope your week is off to a FABULOUS start! 🥰💙
I've been using Benjamin Moore for 40 years. I've never been disappointed. SO important to see paint colours in various lights - I have always recommended this to my clients.
EVER since I found your channel... you have changed my life! I was moving, had very few to no furniture so.... I could apply it all !!! I love my house. No need for tons of money, just a professional to guide you.... and you are funny as hell!!! Thank you from sunny Spain!
Isabel!! YAY I am so glad that I could help you out with your painting dilemmas in your new home!! 🤗 How exciting!! SO glad you are loving ALL the advice, my personality definitely shines through in these videos!! 🤪😆 LOL thank you so much for watching and leaving this sweet comment!! Sending ALL MY LOVE to Spain!!! 🥰❤️☀️
Lisa I have studied paint and design for years. YOU do a FANTASTIC job of explaining in detail so much great information! Thank you for gift of clear and comprehensive teaching!!!! SO glad I found your channel!
I've watched this several times weeks apart; not remembering I watched it before until the end because every time I'm learning what I missed! She's awesome!
Great talk on paint. Always remember we bought a house years ago and the lady was really into Country, the whole house was painted Navajo white ( which can be kind of a light beige). I couldn't get light to reflect at night to comfortably read, I complained to my wife about it and she likes to paint, so a trip to home Depot and bought a big 5 gallon bucket of white paint, and she painted the whole inside of the house, her Mom helped her. After she had finished it was very noticeable that the previous owners painted the ceilings in Navajo white also, which was why I couldn't reflect light. This was almost 30 years ago, house had those dumb acustic ceilings, and my brother had a neighbor who was a painter he says if we wanted it white it would be simple to spray it, and he offered to do it then if we supplied the paint he wouldn't have to mask anything and sprayed it in about a hour and a half for $75 cash, what a deal, the ceilings stayed like that till 2013.
Love how you suggest paints in the UK and other countries. I hate it when you watch a video and then can’t get anything in your country. Thank you. Am definitely subscribing to your channel now.
Claire!!! Welcome to the channel party!!!! 🤩💙 I'm so glad you found us! 🥰 I always try to include my UK friends with the resources I list! I'm always looking for more good UK sources, so if you have any favorites let me know!! 🙌🏻Thank you for this super sweet comment, and hope you're having a fabulous Wednesday! 💕
I’m a professional painter and color consultant and your advice is great! I’ll send my clients to this video. It provides an excellent overview of the color selection process.
Emilia!!!! 🙌🏻 I am SO glad to hear this - I tried to do the topic justice!!! 🌟 There is so much to know about paint - it can definitely be intimidating! 💖😂 Thank you SO much for your stamp of approval, and thank you for this sweet comment! Hope you're having a fabulous week!!! 💚🤩
Love, love, LOVE Lisa! After too many bad decisions and waaaay too much hard-earned $$ spent, I have NO confidence about anything related to decorating. So the more “basic” the information you can offer, the better. This paint video, for example, was really helpful-although will have to digest and rewatch a few times to really gets it! But you use real, “non-designerish” language that makes the content so much more ‘accessible’ for people like me. I’m SO glad to have found you! Keep those videos coming our way!!! 💜
Yay Margaret! I’m so glad you’ve joined the channel! And yes, there’s lots more coming! And make sure you have the bell on, so you know when I post a new video or I’m about to go live!🎉👍🏻❤️❤️
Tripped over your TH-cam channel today for the first time and had to rip myself away from the series to go do my work. I've subscribed and I'll be back. Thank you!
Sandra!!! YAYYY I am so happy you joined our little community - WELCOME!!! 🥳💙💙 Thank you so much for subscribing!!! I can't wait to see you on Saturday, hopefully on the premiere!! 😋
First of all, I want to say that you are very beautiful and elegant. I like to change the color of my house every two or three years. But it is always difficult for me to choose the color. Watching your channel helps a lot. Thank you for sharing.
Axian!! This comment is sooo sweet, thank you so much for the kind words!!!! 🥰❤️ I am so happy this channel is helping you out with your painting process, painting a house is definitely hard!!! 😅
Definitely, would like to see more. I use Sherwin Williams paint, but the higher quality and never had a problem. The front door which is exposed to lots of sun, still looks pretty good after 20 years. Thanks
Hi Karen! Glad you like the series… Yes, Sherwin-Williams is actually one of my go to‘s for exterior paints… They hold up well against a lot of sunlight. Thanks so much for being a part of the channel!🥰
I picked my living room color from a vlog. After staring at samples on my walls for weeks. I said no to all of them. Then I was watching one of my vlogs. The home was big and beautiful and probably in the million dollar range. It was painted with City Loft from Sherman Williams. My house is small, a ranch style -not a million dollars. I bought it, brought it home, really saw it for the first time in the living room,. I love it. My girlfriend used it in one of her houses. Love watching your shows.
You Lisa, are wealth of amazing information! Love your personality and energy! Lost everything in a messy divorce now living in a one bedroom 630 square foot apt and trying to make it into a jewel with rental restrictions! White, black, gray with green plants and warm leather as accent colors in a cottage design! I’m always rearranging to find the look that soothing to the eye! Greetings and love from Portland Oregon! 🌲❤️🥂
Wonderful 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟10 stars ! I wish I had your videos years ago. This is what I tried to teach people so they could, basically just understand and to trust what my brain was doing automatically. We didn't have the light reflection value, but color chroma is similar enough. Oh, and thank you for showing people dark rooms CAN look bigger. I tried to teach, dark pushes the walls away; light pulls them closer. All in all, I love all your video's ! You are such a talented, passionate person ! I wish I knew ya when I was younger...and living close by would also be nice 🙂. Thanks for being here ❤️
Sounds like I validated all the golden rules you already know AND even gave you some more painting tips!!! 🙌🏼 I LOVE it!!!! 🧡🌟🌟 Thank you so much for the support on the channel and the sweet comment, I really enjoy reading what you guys have to say and chatting it up in the comments!!! 🥰😘
This was by far the best paint class I ever had. There is so much more than the eye can see.and see. effects of painting. Thanks, I feel like a pro now. Thanks to you.
I like you:D You come across as someone who enjoys your work and genuinely wants to help people. You are so very right about not making decisions from little paint samples. I learned that the hard way. When picking paint colors later, I had a spreadsheet with my notes about the appearance of various paints at various times of day, as well as how they looked next to applicable fixed elements, so I think your rule of 3 is definitely good advice. Some may think it's excessive, but if done, there is greater confidence the selected colors are the right ones, and as you said, mistakes are expensive! Rather than painting walls, though, I painted three to four 24"x24" thin, smooth boards, without wood grain (from Home Depot). The main colors would be on one side of the boards, and the accent colors would be on the back sides of the boards, all with one inch of true white painted borders. What I liked about the boards: - They could be moved around the room and/or the entire home - The extra large sample size was really helpful visually, especially allowing me to step farther back to see - The white borders made it easier to see the impact of the paint and its undertone without being influenced by existing wall colors - They could be reused/repainted and could handle two coats of paint without any curling or rippling as paper sometimes can - They could be held right next to flooring, cabinets, countertops, furniture, etc. - They could be taken to stores to check against something that wasn't in the home yet and could even be used to help select accessories One big tip is to hold the paint boards vertically, since that's the way paint is seen on walls. Don't lay paint boards down flat on floors or counters, for example. Small samples of paints and these boards cost several dollars each, but it's well worth it to avoid a costly mistake. If I had known about the option to have the paint store do a brush out or draw down, I might have gone that direction. Thanks for posting your video!
After being chemically injured in our new home from breathing in so many chemicals from paint, new carpet, etc., my whole life changed. And so did my family’s. So, I’d begin with a paint that will not off gas chemical fumes. In short, We did our current house in ECOS paints which are probably the least toxic on the market. Natura is another brand that is much safer than most conventional paints. I believe you can buy at Benjamin Moore. My painter tries telling his clients they need to buy safe(r) paints and they balk at price. How can you put a price on your health? They do not understand potential negative health effects of using toxic paint. Paint can off gas from months to years. Poor Indoor air quality is a major issue these days according to EPA. I have read nightmare stories of people using toxic paint and getting sick or not being able to go into the room. Don’t risk it, friends. This comes from a chronically ill, chemically injured person.... 11 years now. Everything you bring into your home can either make or break your health. And wallpapers, don’t get me started how toxic this project is ;-) Happy painting everyone, but safety first. Your indoor air quality matters to your family’s health. Trust me.
10 years ago we mostly used relatively safe paints when renovating, but a high gloss one for kitchen cabinets and some furniture. Never again... I'm asthmatic, so I knew to beware, but not well enough (my asthma got worse). These days I'm super careful with paints. Currently I'm fixing some old benches that need to be re-painted. Unfortunately chalk paint doesn't seem to work for furniture, but there's a semi gloss ordinary furniture paint that has the Nordic eco label, which means it must be free of certain toxic chemicals, because that's the label requirements. Also I'm working outside on my parents' yard.
curvyquill hi there....you might look at the safety data sheet on that product for more info. Be careful. I was also re-injured (nerve damage) from neighbors vented fabric softeners and dryer sheet scented chemicals that entered our unit thru faulty windows. Those products are super toxic unbeknownst to many people who are unsuspecting... so be careful....my friend... :-)
I developed asthma after moving into the home we'd had built. New everything, of course... Had to sell after that first year. Another mistake... we were one of the first homes in our development. As other homes were being built we were inundated with all the building dirt, sawdust, and debris blowing in the air. Never again.
Ah! This video is so thorough and exactly what I needed! My husband and I just purchased our first home and I am trying to make the best decisions I can through this process. Paint will make such a huge difference!
Where have you been all my life? Seriously. WTF. Woman, you so nailed it. I tried what you said about the same color for walls ceiling etc. You are killin it.....so far. Lol F*#king amazing. I’m bowing down as I text this. Thank you!!!!! *Subscribed which I rarely do.
🎉 yay! Thanks so much for subscribing! It means the world to the channel and me… So glad you’re enjoying the content, there’s lots more fun stuff coming👍🏻😘😍❤️
Great video. Thank you for the info. I would like to add that Sherwin-Williams has the Harmony Zero VOC paint. The best for people who suffer from allergies. No smells and no dangerous chemicals. My favorite by far.
So helpful thank you Never understood why some paints with more expensive and now you’ve made it feel like it’s worth the investment if the colour might change on the wall.
I had a long, dark closet with no electric light, so I painted it with white high-gloss paint. It was amazing what a difference that paint made in being able to see things in that closet. Another time, my church was doing a renovation and needed to put a dark, narrow staircase into use. My husband and I painted it with high-gloss white paint, and the staircase was absolutely transformed into a bright and welcoming entry. It had a landing, and we painted it a dark color so people would know they'd come to it.
This is very helpful. I really like the pace of the information, and how you just get on with it, rather than take 5 minutes between each bit to introduce the next one.
BJ!!! I know you guys want ALL the fun painting tips so I love to pack it all in a short video!!! 💁🏼♀️ So glad enjoyed the layout of this one - thank you for the nice comment!!! 🥰❤️
Learn from my experience.... I’m 70 year old woman with degree in fine art, so I very much appreciate her great knowledge. Yes Ben Moore! I used Ben Moore on three houses and five vacation rental condos I owned. My absolute favorite base wall color is OC11! “Clay beige”. FABULOUS!!!!! I paint baseboards also with same clay beige (easy!) and final coat is clay beige...... in Ben Moore’s ADVANCE!!! (It is a super strong cabinet coat paint) Goes on smoothly! For trim and doors, I mixed my own light warm grey in Ben Moore Regal Select Exterior! The best paint I have ever used!!!! It is Ben Moore top of the line. GREAT tip for crown... (I am currently caulking and painting crown on high ceilings). I don’t want to have to move the ladder and go up and down ...in order to put three coats on crown! I discovered BEN MOORE REGAL SELECT EXTERIOR LOW LUSTER!!! (yes, exterior) I can actually get by with one coat on crown! It dries quickly so it is easy to put two coats on while keeping your ladder in the same place. I personally don’t like shiny crown molding and find that low luster is lovely on crown! Biggest problem I’ve had in past was painters doing caulking! I do it myself now. No matter what they tell you, how good they think they are.. they all use the same technique which leaves caulk “outside” the groove. It takes TIME and finesse but you need to use a small piece of damp yellow sponge and wipe off all the excess caulk. Caulk ONLY goes in the space. Not outside. A lot of guys “smooth” it with their finger then paint over it. No. No. no! Damp sponge rid all excess caulk. On baseboards, I usually do two rounds of caulk (good caulk) then also DryDex spackling on top. (Pink turns white) I also use this spackling to smooth out gashes on door casings. You don’t want the top of your baseboard to be indented and catch dirt so the spackling can even it out. I’ve never found a caulk that does not shrink. And spackling is easy to “scrape” or “wet sponge” when dry. You will LOVE BEN MOORE ADVANCE for baseboards. But again... OVER the flat wall paint. (If you only use Advance over white baseboards, you’ll need 4-5 coats!) Took me awhile to figure this all out! Also my door casings, even the new ones are not perfect, so I use the Regal Select low luster which hides imperfections. I prefer having my wall color neutral and then using color in pillows, throws, paintings, etc. Please look at OC11 CLAY BEIGE at Ben Moore! you must try it on a wall to see how lovely it is. Looks great with lights and darks around it!
Oooh!! I LOVE this - thank you for sharing all of this fabulous knowledge!!! 🙌🏻💙 I'm always looking for new ideas and resources - these are great!! 🤩💚 Thank you SO much for these tips, and thank you for watching!! 🥰
Great series. I’m a graphic designer, illustrator. I’ve also created murals and wall faux finishes for clients. I too, have been a long time fan of Ben Moore, until they reformulated their paints. Even with additives like Flotrol, in general the paint doesn’t flow as it once had. Especially when painting trim. I’ve found that I must dip my brush into water and then the paint, in order to have a smooth brush free finish. One other problem, I recently run into, once a pant can is resealed, if their is any residue paint on the can lip, that can will rust on the edge and at the bottom (even stored indoors in a dry location) and I’ve had to strain and repackage the remaining paint into plastic containers. I’ve learned work around for these issues, but it’s a real hassle.
Really liked this. And as to Benjamin Moore, I used one of their colors over 30 years ago, loved it and was in my house for 13 years. I moved from that house and eventually repainted the new house. I used that Benjamin Moore paint again and it's now been in my house for almost 20 years. I've never gotten tried of it and the color has worked with everything -- jewel tones, pastels, etc. I'm watching your channel because I'm about to start redcorating my house with new flooring, paint, trim.
OMG Lisa I'm so glad to hear that!!! 💙🌟 I'm the worlds biggest Benjamin Moore fan...I can't get enough!!!! 🧡🤩 LOVE that it's been working for you too - thanks for sharing your thoughts!! 🥰💕
I found your channel a few weeks ago and I must say I absolutely love it! Your enthusiasm is amazing and you don't make it about yourself like many other youtubers do! After reading the comments I think a video where people can send pictures of their homes and you comment on them would be a lot of fun. I want to see how all these wonderful people are living and how they've implemented your tips and tricks into their homes. Greetings from Germany and thank you for bringing me so much joy!
Hey Chis! Actually I’m starting the DesignClub where I’ll be doing exactly that every week in a LIVE webinars along with a ton other stuff so go to www.LisaHoltdesign.com to get onto my email list... you will LOVE 💕 it! It will start in Jan 2021!
I moved in here 4 years ago. It was a light yellow/cream color. Now it is the yellow you were talking about! I looked at past pictures and bam!! Thank you so much I can't wait to get rid of the acid yellow paint it has become!! Thank you🤗🤗
AJ!!!! 🙌🏻 I'm so glad I could help you out with a couple of your paint decisions!! 🥰💙 SO excited for you to start your brand new paint project - thank you so much for watching!!!! 🤩💚
Just saw this quick dive on paint colors, love it! I’ve been struggling with exterior paint colors; its so challenging with sunlight. Thank you for your enthusiasm & knowledge. 😊
All excellent and love your energy. One thing I would add is, if you have the luxury of long term, wait through the seasons. I remodeled my daughter's room top to bottom. It took 2 months, every night after work, while she slept on the couch. Halfway through the project, the beautiful sage green she had chosen started looking like split pea soup...just awful. After several days I realized the light coming through her dormer had changed as we moved from winter to spring and the big tree outside had leafed out adding another layer. I repainted in the same color family, but went several shades lighter and ended up where it had started in appearance. I have NOT made that mistake again LOL
Hi Suzanne, yes, Light is the story of all color… And I have had that happen myself where seasons change and the light conditions are radically different in a space. Sounds like what you finally end up with was great though…👍🏻😘😍
You are adorable and oh, so smart. I’m getting ready to paint my kitchen cabinets with BM White Dove. Can you please do a video on choosing paint colors for kitchen cabinets, if you haven’t already? Keep your videos coming. I’ve learned so much. Thank you
Hey Kathy, that is a seriously great suggestion! I will add it to the list! I love white dove, just make sure you checked it with the correct light and the rest of the colors and you should be good to go🙌🏻🥰😘😍
Yes! LOVE these “deep dive” videos and want to see more of them. You’re a fab teacher....energetic, clear, accessible information and visuals to illustrate. You addressed issues that I (and anyone who has ever painted their hime) have encountered in the past and gave me confidence and motivation to do it even better in the future.
Holy Cow! Where have you been my whole life! Small Condo guy here with lots of angles, lines, weird spots to deal with on my walls. You completely saved me so much money with your techniques and suggestions. Can't thank you enough. What timing too becuase I made myself stop painting just yesterday so I can learn how to do this the right way, save money, and be happy with my choices. The whole gazillion shades of white is cool but just not my thing so I'm confident again thanks to you to stick to my gut and go with what makes me feel good. I've always done that but trying to be trendy can cause you to miss the mark if not careful. Guilty here. Simply put, you rock! Thank You!
Thanks Cindy! I hope you’ll find it super helpful… It was a lot of info, but paint is so important that we’ve got to cover all the details to make sure we get it right👍🏻🙌🏻😘
I’ve had so many cheap paint disasters, including one where each roller stripe has to completely dry before next, it pulled off the wet paint in the previous stripe. For the last 35 years, it’s been Benjamin Moore every time. Quality is so important, especially when doing white trim, cheaper paints needs so many coats (even on properly primed surfaces), that they end up costing more, anyway. Even their cheapest formula is superior to other paints, and I usually get the middle grade, which covers in one coat. They also still have oil-based enamel, which is all I use on trim and moldings, latex paint doesn’t level well so gives a streaky, not smooth finish, and doesn’t dry hard, it stays soft and sticky, terrible for windows and doors.
I don't even need to paint anything but I'm left so impressed with the content of this video and I feel like a real connoisseur now. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Gonna go check what needs a paint.
none of paint stores in my area allow samples they laughed at me! there not open 70 dollar cans of paint to give samples! i naturally did and do all these things you mentioned without knowing it been an artist whole life though, but wow dear your a genenis ! very smart or either googled all this stuff.
I want to mention the paint brand Jotun! They're a Norwegian company, they have stores all around the world, and the quality of their products is excellent! We've been using their products for almost 20 years now, I've painted my parents home in Istanbul the same color as my home in Spain, and the color and the quality is very consistent across countries.
Thank you Stanley for the referral! Yes, I have heard of that paint brand and I completely forgot to include it, so thank you so much for bringing it back to my attention! Thank you so much for watching as well.🙂🙂🙂
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After priming my room for paint, I stopped to watch this video. I was going to use a different color on the ceiling in this 8' x 11' room, but thank God you stopped me. I painted the whole room, including the ceiling, the same color and it does look great!! Thank you!!
OMG!! I'm so glad I caught you!!! 😂💙 Gotta keep that envelope intact!! 💕👏🏻 So glad this was helpful, and thank you so much for this sweet comment!! 🥰 Happy Wednesday!! 🤩
I can’t find those paints in Denmark but I can say that I have found black satin a magic ‘color’ in small spaces. Especially because the ceiling seems never ending and more exclusive than any other color. Thanks for the tips. They are great 👍
I feel like you are my fairy godmother, thank you! I can’t wait for a white & or neutral series. I also love really dark colors! I have trouble with the other stuff mid ranges. It would also be nice to see flows of colors, and sheens in rooms.
Wow! This is the BEST CHANNEL!! I was searching TH-cam for paint color tips and solutions for a painting dilemma I am currently having. I came across your video and have already spent the last 1hr and half watching 11 of your videos. The information and solutions are invaluable, giving me some new directions and answers.
OMG Jason!!! Welcome to the channel - I'm SO excited you found us!!! 🥰💙 I love that you're getting some good information and I'm so glad I can help you out a little bit with you project! 😁 Thank you SO much for this sweet comment, and good luck with your painting! 🤩💚
OMG Bliss YES - LOVE that we're on the same page!!! 🤩👏🏻 They're a little more expensive than some of the other paint brands out there...but I TOTALLY think they're worth it!! 😉💕 SO glad to hear that you're loving this series - thank you so much for watching!! 🥰💙
Yes, they cost more but long haul, easy to clean walls for years pays off for the upfront. Wish F&B was closer to me in the US. I live in a small beach town. I adore F&B!
Thank you for the references in Europe, I am in the process of choosing everything for my new apartment under construction and I so look forward to your advice with every posting. I have to choose the paint next week and now I have a system!!! Thank you so much 😁
This is excellent! I am in the midst of painting my son's bedroom. I also intend to correct a matte finish black wall (Adjacent to the stand alone bath tub) in my bathroom. I am glad to know my choice of finish this time around could potentially be the right one! Your expertise will go a long way in successfully accomplishing these project and move on to the next room...
I think something that’s important to mention is paint companies may have the same “name” paint say Utterly Beige with the same recipe on the can BUT if you go to repair nail or screw holes or a gash and don’t have original paint left, it’s not going to look the same. If your paint job is more than even a year old unless you have a professional do it (or your incredibly talented) there will be sheen marks. Unavoidable. Selling a home and making promises of perfect patch jobs on a four or five year old paint or expecting it yourself you can’t. Dye manufacturers change their formulations so it goes without saying paint companies can’t promise the same colour. They will not match. The bigger the windows or the brighter the bulbs perfection is not achievable. I love your channel
First timer . I can t believe how much light changed the color of the paint samples !! That was amazing to witness . Thanks for sharing such great info .
Karen!! Light is SO important in your space, especially when it comes to finding new paint colors!! 💡🤩 I am so glad you could learn some mistakes to avoid with paint!! Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel 💕
You are one of the first youtubers I know who lists some options for people who live overseas (a European in London UK, here!). That shows a lot of consideration for your viewers across the world and it means a lot. Wonderful video as well. Thank you Lisa!
One warning about Behr, if you don’t sand the wall first, the paint will peel off if nicked or scratched! It’s not like other paints where you can just roll it on over another paint. And it doesn’t matter if it had a primer in it!
Hmm--I've used Behr in a few of my rooms (I like the Marquee because for the most part it does cover in one coat--just a few spots I've had to do a second coat) and I've never had that problem.
@@hannahm7373 I am with you. We repainted the entire house using Behr paint a few years ago and did not have any problem with it. They still look so good that I am having a hard time convincing hubby to repaint.
Benjamin Moore never lets me down. I learned the hard way years ago, with a gallon of cheap paint, it was drippy and took four coats. What a pile of work. Never again! Benjamin Moore is a pleasure to work with. This video gave me lots to think about. Thank you for sharing Lisa.
Oh my giddy aunt. How has it taken so long for me to find you??????? simply adore your passion and talent and the fact that most of us don’t have mega bucks to spend on design but soooo want a home out of the ordinary. As a viewer from Australia where many of our rooms and homes are much smaller than the USA, I love seeing all the alternatives you offer; most of us don’t live in 50sq homes 🏡. Would love to see something on paint, decor etc for sensational bedrooms Thanks Lisa
Hey Rebecca, well there is always spraying a paint, but you really need to know what you’re doing on that one. My suggestion is to get the best rollers and brushes you can afford, you’ll use them for a lifetime👍🏻🥰
I thought I was crazy for waiting a couple of days to choose the color, I wait for cloudy days, sunny days, and night so I can see! otherwise I'm not satisfied haha
I also paint the swatch on every wall in the room -- north, south, east, west -- because how the natural light hits it will change the perceived color of the paint. This is especially important with exterior paint. One color looked too intensely blue (FAR more intense than the swatch!), one color looked too dully gray (ditto the swatch), and the third color was like Baby Bear's porridge -- just right! Luckily, it was the one I was leaning toward on the swatch, but I was advised to get one "bluer" and one "grayer" and try them all out.
Love the paint suggestions!!!! Painted our house for sale (which we ended up canceling in the end - good thing) but now, I have a house with colors that all need refinishing....its just daunting to decide where to springboard from, as I find myself wanting to just redo everything new and fresh instead of the same ole thing....where to start to bring a cohesiveness to the house? now I know why folks hire interior decorators!!
This couldn’t be more timely for me. I am planning a whole house paint job, including woodwork. I will definitely be using your rule of three’s. Also, I really like these in depth videos.
Hi Victoria! How exciting! Make sure you take photos and send the before and after shots to hello@lisaholt.com so we can share with the rest of the club! Thanks for the support!
happy anniversary ! Love the deep dives, good point about look at the paint color in all different types of light and for at least 3 days to make sure you really like it.
OOOOOOMMMMMGGGGGG!! These tips are BLOWING MY MIND!!! Sheesh lady! I was thinking of taking some interior decorating courses at a community college (just for me to know more). Instead, I can save my money, watch your videos , and invest those funds in brush outs, LED video light, and hiring a talented designer like you! You are SO knowledgeable, SO energic and SO helpful. I feel more empowered to work with a designer to create the home of my dreams. Ma'am, you ROCK!
OMG this comment is the BEST!! 🙏🏻 I'm SO glad I can help you get on the right track with all of your projects and visions!!! 🥰 Interior design is just SO much fun, and I love sharing it with all of you guys!!! 💖 Thank you soooo much for your kind words, and wishing you nothing but luck on ALL your design projects!! 😁 Have a wonderful holiday season!!! 💕❄️
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Off topic but your voice sounds exactly like Tea Leoni.
Thank you ... another great video!!
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! You Rock! You are really helping me as a design-impaired person. This video is particularly useful as I am an artist and not a designer. So I do- see if I like- re-do- tweek, etc. You have just helped me a TON with my basement project!
Pardon if you’ve covered- how do you feel about accent walls? Textured paints or faux surfaces? Asking for a friend ;)
I’ll have some more, please and thank you!!!
I'm a professional painter for almost 40 years,and I have to second your paint company recommendations. we have a saying: "Nothing is more expensive than cheap paint".
Wow David! Welcome to the channel! And I’ve got to say, I may need to borrow that one… Don’t worry I’ll credit you every time I tell this to my clients!🤣🥰🙏
The builder grade semi gloss in our townhouse was still tacky 5 years later. I had to put something under anything I put on the shelf.
We have a similar saying. "Nothing is more expensive than the most expensive stuff".
@@deistdean486 and we have a different saying.. “expensive now is cheap, when cheap is expensive later”.
I’m not a professional but I agree with that saying
Paint chemist here! I'm impressed with the technical content presented. One thing that also has a huge impact on final appearance is the quality of tools. You can take an expensive paint and the job will look poor if you don't have quality brushes and rollers.
Hi Ericka! SOOOO true! I've seen many a paint job screwed up with poorly chosen tools...wrong nap on rollers, wrongs brushes, etc. I"ll add a "tool talk" to the next in the series! Thanks so much for being a part of my channel! :):)
So true, I always buy the best brushes and rollers I can find, especially for enamel paints on trim.
Wooster Brush is the BEST paint brushes and rollers!!
@@maryannhancock930 I prefer Corona or Purdy Brushes
@@tylerbeaudoin3225 Hi Tyler. I just had my entire house painted with a flat paint and they did use Purdy brushes. I’m so happy with the final results. Take care, happy holidays, Susan from Canada 🎄🎄🎄
We bought paint samples and painted 2 coats on large foam poster board from the dollar store so we could move them around the room and see how the paint looks in different lighting, next to the flooring, cabinets, countertops and appliances. It really made a difference and I recommend.
This is good to know Pamela!! 🙌🏼
I always do this since choosing the wrong color for the changing light in a room. I chose a sage green, but it turned olive in some lights and almost turquoise in others. Worst paint choice ever.
You are like Martha Stewart on Coke.
I'll subscribe.
Haha!! This is too good! Thanks for joining the channel, LOTS more coming soon!
@@LisaHoltDesign the way you break things down it's impressive. You are informative in a way that a simpleton like me can understand.
But even more impressive, you are not boring.
@Carol Weinberg lol trust me my statement was meant to be both facetious and a compliment. I was kinda being a jerk but being nice.
I'm originally from NYC. It's kinda how we are.
The fact that Lisa didn't get offended and enjoyed the comment means she has my subscription forever and makes me a much bigger fan.
So I would ask that you look at her reponse to me, and not be offended for her if she is not offended for herself.
Ahem...Lisa is in a league of her own.
@@overcomer4226 Yea shes pretty awesome!
This is by far the best interior design channel I’ve ever come across. The quality of the information is brilliant and consistent. Wish I had have come across his years ago it would have saved me a lot of time and money. One thing I would so love is if there was also metric measurements included. We used to use imperial but now metric which means every time there is an imperial reference I have top stop the video and convert which is a little inconvenient. Thanks Lisa you put so much passion into these videos they are awesome!
You've only been on a year?!? You're amazing and congratulations.
Hi Yolanda! Thanks so much, I feel like I’ve earned a masters in one year! But then again I’m not super tech savvy, I bet you couldn’t guess that from the videos! So glad you’re here😍😍
I would love to see part 2 on picking white paint, so many choices, so confusing
Hey Alison! You bet, that's the next in the series!!! My go-to whites, neutrals, and super rich darks! ;) Thanks so much for being a part of the channel!
Hi Lisa, I would like to learn more about white colors as well! Can’t wait to see your next video!
Great idea!
@@LisaHoltDesign I NEED to see this because I have to decide on a white kitchen cabinet color to go with blue pearl granite and a neutral wood floor... my kitchen has one north-facing window, help! I was thinking Benjamin Moore Cotton Balls???
I would live to see Part 2 on whites. I have just spent 10 days and 7 samples trying to find the right white for open floor plan in modern house with list of natural light..finally choose White Dove .... it was harrowing....
My father was a latex chemist, and he always recommended using Benjamin Moore latex paint. He was a wonderful do-it-yourself house painter - He taught me well!
Hey Julie… Yep, your dad knew the score on paint! That’s actually nice to hear, I’ve only settled on Benjamin Moore because I’ve had so many other failures and it’s never let me down… Your dad knew his stuff!🙌🏻🥰
Julie Dukes my favorite paint also
My fil was a vp for Celanese...ALWAYS BENJAMIN MOORE
It's the best paint to apply but painters don't use it as it's more expensive than most brands and it never goes on sale.
@@vivavita3769 Whenever I hire painters I pick the colors AND the brand of paint...in fact I SEND them to my Benjamin Moore supplier to be sure. Sometimes some try a switcharoo and I wouldn't stand for it, I swear by Benjamin, the color is even, it does not change or fade or color increase over time. I usually go one shade lighter than what I actually want...for any painting I do. I can't design anything, but I can pick paint colors and my paint! LOL
I’m a Behr customer. Never disappointed with that paint brand.
If you like it and it’s working for you, great! 🙂🙂🙂
Lisa Holt Design Very well presented. I'm over 40 years in the professional high-end residential painting business, 17 yr apprentice instructor & now own & operate a BM paint store. Your presentation is spot on. The way you focus on the light influence & other color influences in the room can not be over stated. Also, a nice quip is "cheap paint isn't good & good paint isn't cheap!" My fall-back line when working w/ customers who are challenging re colors is "now you know why painters drink!" Gets them everytime and allows me to retake the lead in the conversation to help them.
Joe!!! I'm so glad we're on the same page - I love it when industry experts comment on my videos!!! 🥰💚 You're totally right - I always say it's worth it to splurge on good paint! 🙌🏻 It makes SUCH a world of difference!! 👍🏻 Thank you so much for watching and sharing your knowledge!! Hope you're having a fabulous last bit of your weekend!! 🤩💕
This is the best video I've ever seen on how to choose paint! Thank you so much!
Hey Nikki, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! There’s lots more fun stuff coming!🙌🏻🥰
I recently began making note at the end of the day, answering the question, “what did I learn today?” You are in it every time I watch your channel. Every. Single. Time. Thank you!
Hey Beverly!😍 Thank you so much for your kind comment, I really appreciate it! I'm so glad you enjoy my cancel! 🥰🥰
I love learning from you, you are most kind and generous to share what you know! Thank you!!
I knoooow! I love 💘 her!
I second that...I'm now more confused but can see where I went wrong all these years...
Hello what Tone of light do you suggest for kitchen. Can you simply down to bright white daylight soft white. Please and thank you.
WOW thank you SO much Martha for your wonderful comment!🥰 I'm so happy you're joining us!😍😍
True that! 👍👍👍
painter for 50 years almost this might be best most informative video on painting ive ever seen darling! great points stop giving away are secrets lol
OMG that is such a HUGE compliment coming from an artist like you!! 🥰🙌🏻 Thank you!!! 💕 I promise I won't give away TOO many more paint secrets! 🤣 Happy happy holidays!!! 🎄
Buckle up, Buttercup! What awesome energy!
BLH!!! Thank you SO MUCH for tuning in and supporting the channel!!! 🌟💖🤗
Love me my Benjamin Moore! Lasts, durable, doesn't fade. Last time I moved I touched up a few marks and you couldn't even tell-and it had been years since I painted. Love your information and your enthusiasm!
OMG cupcake, you have got that so right! Good old BM has saved me hundreds of times with clients and even with my own homes… It’s just super stable. Every time I win a battle with The Painter and make him use it they become converts!🤣🤣👍🏻🥰
I have had Behr (satin! )for nearly 12 years and it has not faded or gone odd...I LOVE IT!
Amazing!!!! 🌟👏🏻 I love to hear what works for you guys - Behr makes some GREAT paints!! 🤩🙌🏻 Thanks for sharing, and hope your week is off to a FABULOUS start! 🥰💙
I do love Behr as well. Goes on beautifully, smooth and only needs a coat or two.
159k subscribers in 1 year. Yes, your channel is what I’ve been looking for.
Aw thank you so much! 🥰😇😇
I've been using Benjamin Moore for 40 years. I've never been disappointed. SO important to see paint colours in various lights - I have always recommended this to my clients.
EVER since I found your channel... you have changed my life! I was moving, had very few to no furniture so.... I could apply it all !!! I love my house. No need for tons of money, just a professional to guide you.... and you are funny as hell!!!
Thank you from sunny Spain!
Isabel!! YAY I am so glad that I could help you out with your painting dilemmas in your new home!! 🤗 How exciting!! SO glad you are loving ALL the advice, my personality definitely shines through in these videos!! 🤪😆 LOL thank you so much for watching and leaving this sweet comment!! Sending ALL MY LOVE to Spain!!! 🥰❤️☀️
Lisa I have studied paint and design for years. YOU do a FANTASTIC job of explaining in detail so much great information! Thank you for gift of clear and comprehensive teaching!!!! SO glad I found your channel!
Renee!!! OMG I am so happy you really liked this video!!! 🥰💖 Thank you so so much for all the love, welcome to the channel!! 🤗🥳💙💙
I love this “deep dive” concept! More please😃
I've watched this several times weeks apart; not remembering I watched it before until the end because every time I'm learning what I missed! She's awesome!
Great talk on paint. Always remember we bought a house years ago and the lady was really into Country, the whole house was painted Navajo white ( which can be kind of a light beige). I couldn't get light to reflect at night to comfortably read, I complained to my wife about it and she likes to paint, so a trip to home Depot and bought a big 5 gallon bucket of white paint, and she painted the whole inside of the house, her Mom helped her. After she had finished it was very noticeable that the previous owners painted the ceilings in Navajo white also, which was why I couldn't reflect light. This was almost 30 years ago, house had those dumb acustic ceilings, and my brother had a neighbor who was a painter he says if we wanted it white it would be simple to spray it, and he offered to do it then if we supplied the paint he wouldn't have to mask anything and sprayed it in about a hour and a half for $75 cash, what a deal, the ceilings stayed like that till 2013.
Lisa I like you no nonsense approach and your fast delivery of information
Thank you so much for the kind words Leonie!! 🤗 I am always here to share the BEST design tips for you guys!! Hope you have an amazing week!!! 💚🙌🏼
Love how you suggest paints in the UK and other countries. I hate it when you watch a video and then can’t get anything in your country. Thank you. Am definitely subscribing to your channel now.
Claire!!! Welcome to the channel party!!!! 🤩💙 I'm so glad you found us! 🥰 I always try to include my UK friends with the resources I list! I'm always looking for more good UK sources, so if you have any favorites let me know!! 🙌🏻Thank you for this super sweet comment, and hope you're having a fabulous Wednesday! 💕
I’m a professional painter and color consultant and your advice is great! I’ll send my clients to this video. It provides an excellent overview of the color selection process.
Emilia!!!! 🙌🏻 I am SO glad to hear this - I tried to do the topic justice!!! 🌟 There is so much to know about paint - it can definitely be intimidating! 💖😂 Thank you SO much for your stamp of approval, and thank you for this sweet comment! Hope you're having a fabulous week!!! 💚🤩
Love, love, LOVE Lisa! After too many bad decisions and waaaay too much hard-earned $$ spent, I have NO confidence about anything related to decorating. So the more “basic” the information you can offer, the better. This paint video, for example, was really helpful-although will have to digest and rewatch a few times to really gets it! But you use real, “non-designerish” language that makes the content so much more ‘accessible’ for people like me. I’m SO glad to have found you! Keep those videos coming our way!!! 💜
Yay Margaret! I’m so glad you’ve joined the channel! And yes, there’s lots more coming! And make sure you have the bell on, so you know when I post a new video or I’m about to go live!🎉👍🏻❤️❤️
Tripped over your TH-cam channel today for the first time and had to rip myself away from the series to go do my work. I've subscribed and I'll be back. Thank you!
Sandra!!! YAYYY I am so happy you joined our little community - WELCOME!!! 🥳💙💙 Thank you so much for subscribing!!! I can't wait to see you on Saturday, hopefully on the premiere!! 😋
First of all, I want to say that you are very beautiful and elegant. I like to change the color of my house every two or three years. But it is always difficult for me to choose the color. Watching your channel helps a lot. Thank you for sharing.
Axian!! This comment is sooo sweet, thank you so much for the kind words!!!! 🥰❤️ I am so happy this channel is helping you out with your painting process, painting a house is definitely hard!!! 😅
I feel like I'm in your fun classroom. You're such a great teacher and your fun to watch!!
Woohoo!🎉 Thank you Amanda! I'm so glad you're part of my fun and groovy classroom!😄😄
I thought the same thing! Class is in! This is my first time watch her!
Definitely, would like to see more. I use Sherwin Williams paint, but the higher quality and never had a problem. The front door which is exposed to lots of sun, still looks pretty good after 20 years. Thanks
Hi Karen! Glad you like the series… Yes, Sherwin-Williams is actually one of my go to‘s for exterior paints… They hold up well against a lot of sunlight. Thanks so much for being a part of the channel!🥰
I picked my living room color from a vlog. After staring at samples on my walls for weeks. I said no to all of them. Then I was watching one of my vlogs. The home was big and beautiful and probably in the million dollar range. It was painted with City Loft from Sherman Williams. My house is small, a ranch style -not a million dollars.
I bought it, brought it home, really saw it for the first time in the living room,. I love it. My girlfriend used it in one of her houses.
Love watching your shows.
You Lisa, are wealth of amazing information!
Love your personality and energy!
Lost everything in a messy divorce now living in a one bedroom 630 square foot apt and trying to make it into a jewel with rental restrictions!
White, black, gray with green plants and warm leather as accent colors in a cottage design!
I’m always rearranging to find the look that soothing to the eye!
Greetings and love from Portland Oregon!
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THIS GIRL IS A FLIPPING GENIUS 😍 THANK YOU ! X
Wonderful 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟10 stars ! I wish I had your videos years ago. This is what I tried to teach people so they could, basically just understand and to trust what my brain was doing automatically. We didn't have the light reflection value, but color chroma is similar enough. Oh, and thank you for showing people dark rooms CAN look bigger. I tried to teach, dark pushes the walls away; light pulls them closer. All in all, I love all your video's ! You are such a talented, passionate person ! I wish I knew ya when I was younger...and living close by would also be nice 🙂. Thanks for being here ❤️
Sounds like I validated all the golden rules you already know AND even gave you some more painting tips!!! 🙌🏼 I LOVE it!!!! 🧡🌟🌟 Thank you so much for the support on the channel and the sweet comment, I really enjoy reading what you guys have to say and chatting it up in the comments!!! 🥰😘
This was by far the best paint class I ever had. There is so much more than the eye can see.and see. effects of painting. Thanks, I feel like a pro now. Thanks to you.
I like you:D You come across as someone who enjoys your work and genuinely wants to help people.
You are so very right about not making decisions from little paint samples. I learned that the hard way. When picking paint colors later, I had a spreadsheet with my notes about the appearance of various paints at various times of day, as well as how they looked next to applicable fixed elements, so I think your rule of 3 is definitely good advice. Some may think it's excessive, but if done, there is greater confidence the selected colors are the right ones, and as you said, mistakes are expensive!
Rather than painting walls, though, I painted three to four 24"x24" thin, smooth boards, without wood grain (from Home Depot). The main colors would be on one side of the boards, and the accent colors would be on the back sides of the boards, all with one inch of true white painted borders. What I liked about the boards:
- They could be moved around the room and/or the entire home
- The extra large sample size was really helpful visually, especially allowing me to step farther back to see
- The white borders made it easier to see the impact of the paint and its undertone without being influenced by existing wall colors
- They could be reused/repainted and could handle two coats of paint without any curling or rippling as paper sometimes can
- They could be held right next to flooring, cabinets, countertops, furniture, etc.
- They could be taken to stores to check against something that wasn't in the home yet and could even be used to help select accessories
One big tip is to hold the paint boards vertically, since that's the way paint is seen on walls. Don't lay paint boards down flat on floors or counters, for example.
Small samples of paints and these boards cost several dollars each, but it's well worth it to avoid a costly mistake. If I had known about the option to have the paint store do a brush out or draw down, I might have gone that direction. Thanks for posting your video!
After being chemically injured in our new home from breathing in so many chemicals from paint, new carpet, etc., my whole life changed. And so did my family’s. So, I’d begin with a paint that will not off gas chemical fumes. In short, We did our current house in ECOS paints which are probably the least toxic on the market. Natura is another brand that is much safer than most conventional paints. I believe you can buy at Benjamin Moore. My painter tries telling his clients they need to buy safe(r) paints and they balk at price. How can you put a price on your health? They do not understand potential negative health effects of using toxic paint. Paint can off gas from months to years. Poor Indoor air quality is a major issue these days according to EPA. I have read nightmare stories of people using toxic paint and getting sick or not being able to go into the room. Don’t risk it, friends. This comes from a chronically ill, chemically injured person.... 11 years now. Everything you bring into your home can either make or break your health. And wallpapers, don’t get me started how toxic this project is ;-) Happy painting everyone, but safety first. Your indoor air quality matters to your family’s health. Trust me.
10 years ago we mostly used relatively safe paints when renovating, but a high gloss one for kitchen cabinets and some furniture. Never again... I'm asthmatic, so I knew to beware, but not well enough (my asthma got worse). These days I'm super careful with paints.
Currently I'm fixing some old benches that need to be re-painted. Unfortunately chalk paint doesn't seem to work for furniture, but there's a semi gloss ordinary furniture paint that has the Nordic eco label, which means it must be free of certain toxic chemicals, because that's the label requirements. Also I'm working outside on my parents' yard.
curvyquill hi there....you might look at the safety data sheet on that product for more info. Be careful. I was also re-injured (nerve damage) from neighbors vented fabric softeners and dryer sheet scented chemicals that entered our unit thru faulty windows. Those products are super toxic unbeknownst to many people who are unsuspecting... so be careful....my friend... :-)
Thank you. Get well soon 😌
I developed asthma after moving into the home we'd had built. New everything, of course... Had to sell after that first year. Another mistake... we were one of the first homes in our development. As other homes were being built we were inundated with all the building dirt, sawdust, and debris blowing in the air. Never again.
Ah! This video is so thorough and exactly what I needed! My husband and I just purchased our first home and I am trying to make the best decisions I can through this process. Paint will make such a huge difference!
Where have you been all my life? Seriously. WTF.
Woman, you so nailed it. I tried what you said about the same color for walls ceiling etc.
You are killin it.....so far. Lol
F*#king amazing.
I’m bowing down as I text this.
Thank you!!!!!
*Subscribed which I rarely do.
🎉 yay! Thanks so much for subscribing! It means the world to the channel and me… So glad you’re enjoying the content, there’s lots more fun stuff coming👍🏻😘😍❤️
Great video. Thank you for the info. I would like to add that Sherwin-Williams has the Harmony Zero VOC paint. The best for people who suffer from allergies. No smells and no dangerous chemicals. My favorite by far.
Yes! Thanks 🙏🏻 for sharing that! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🌟
So helpful thank you Never understood why some paints with more expensive and now you’ve made it feel like it’s worth the investment if the colour might change on the wall.
I had a long, dark closet with no electric light, so I painted it with white high-gloss paint. It was amazing what a difference that paint made in being able to see things in that closet. Another time, my church was doing a renovation and needed to put a dark, narrow staircase into use. My husband and I painted it with high-gloss white paint, and the staircase was absolutely transformed into a bright and welcoming entry. It had a landing, and we painted it a dark color so people would know they'd come to it.
This is very helpful. I really like the pace of the information, and how you just get on with it, rather than take 5 minutes between each bit to introduce the next one.
BJ!!! I know you guys want ALL the fun painting tips so I love to pack it all in a short video!!! 💁🏼♀️ So glad enjoyed the layout of this one - thank you for the nice comment!!! 🥰❤️
Learn from my experience.... I’m 70 year old woman with degree in fine art, so I very much appreciate her great knowledge. Yes Ben Moore! I used Ben Moore on three houses and five vacation rental condos I owned.
My absolute favorite base wall color is OC11! “Clay beige”. FABULOUS!!!!! I paint baseboards also with same clay beige (easy!) and final coat is clay beige...... in Ben Moore’s ADVANCE!!! (It is a super strong cabinet coat paint) Goes on smoothly!
For trim and doors, I mixed my own light warm grey in Ben Moore Regal Select Exterior! The best paint I have ever used!!!! It is Ben Moore top of the line.
GREAT tip for crown... (I am currently caulking and painting crown on high ceilings). I don’t want to have to move the ladder and go up and down ...in order to put three coats on crown! I discovered BEN MOORE REGAL SELECT EXTERIOR LOW LUSTER!!! (yes, exterior) I can actually get by with one coat on crown! It dries quickly so it is easy to put two coats on while keeping your ladder in the same place. I personally don’t like shiny crown molding and find that low luster is lovely on crown!
Biggest problem I’ve had in past was painters doing caulking! I do it myself now. No matter what they tell you, how good they think they are.. they all use the same technique which leaves caulk “outside” the groove. It takes TIME and finesse but you need to use a small piece of damp yellow sponge and wipe off all the excess caulk. Caulk ONLY goes in the space. Not outside. A lot of guys “smooth” it with their finger then paint over it. No. No. no! Damp sponge rid all excess caulk. On baseboards, I usually do two rounds of caulk (good caulk) then also DryDex spackling on top. (Pink turns white) I also use this spackling to smooth out gashes on door casings. You don’t want the top of your baseboard to be indented and catch dirt so the spackling can even it out. I’ve never found a caulk that does not shrink. And spackling is easy to “scrape” or “wet sponge” when dry. You will LOVE BEN MOORE ADVANCE for baseboards. But again... OVER the flat wall paint. (If you only use Advance over white baseboards, you’ll need 4-5 coats!)
Took me awhile to figure this all out! Also my door casings, even the new ones are not perfect, so I use the Regal Select low luster which hides imperfections.
I prefer having my wall color neutral and then using color in pillows, throws, paintings, etc.
Please look at OC11 CLAY BEIGE at Ben Moore! you must try it on a wall to see how lovely it is. Looks great with lights and darks around it!
Oooh!! I LOVE this - thank you for sharing all of this fabulous knowledge!!! 🙌🏻💙 I'm always looking for new ideas and resources - these are great!! 🤩💚 Thank you SO much for these tips, and thank you for watching!! 🥰
OMG I am so GRATEFULL! I would LOVE for our FRONT DOOR to be SUPER GLOSSY in black!!!
Great series. I’m a graphic designer, illustrator. I’ve also created murals and wall faux finishes for clients. I too, have been a long time fan of Ben Moore, until they reformulated their paints. Even with additives like Flotrol, in general the paint doesn’t flow as it once had. Especially when painting trim. I’ve found that I must dip my brush into water and then the paint, in order to have a smooth brush free finish. One other problem, I recently run into, once a pant can is resealed, if their is any residue paint on the can lip, that can will rust on the edge and at the bottom (even stored indoors in a dry location) and I’ve had to strain and repackage the remaining paint into plastic containers. I’ve learned work around for these issues, but it’s a real hassle.
How amazing are you, to post in these crazy times?! SUPER AMAZING
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THE BEST tutorial on paint choices!!!! Seriously!!!!
Really liked this. And as to Benjamin Moore, I used one of their colors over 30 years ago, loved it and was in my house for 13 years. I moved from that house and eventually repainted the new house. I used that Benjamin Moore paint again and it's now been in my house for almost 20 years. I've never gotten tried of it and the color has worked with everything -- jewel tones, pastels, etc. I'm watching your channel because I'm about to start redcorating my house with new flooring, paint, trim.
OMG Lisa I'm so glad to hear that!!! 💙🌟 I'm the worlds biggest Benjamin Moore fan...I can't get enough!!!! 🧡🤩 LOVE that it's been working for you too - thanks for sharing your thoughts!! 🥰💕
I found your channel a few weeks ago and I must say I absolutely love it! Your enthusiasm is amazing and you don't make it about yourself like many other youtubers do!
After reading the comments I think a video where people can send pictures of their homes and you comment on them would be a lot of fun. I want to see how all these wonderful people are living and how they've implemented your tips and tricks into their homes.
Greetings from Germany and thank you for bringing me so much joy!
Hey Chis! Actually I’m starting the DesignClub where I’ll be doing exactly that every week in a LIVE webinars along with a ton other stuff so go to www.LisaHoltdesign.com to get onto my email list... you will LOVE 💕 it! It will start in Jan 2021!
Congratulations on one year! I love your channel!
Best color discussion I’ve ever seen, thanks!
I moved in here 4 years ago. It was a light yellow/cream color. Now it is the yellow you were talking about! I looked at past pictures and bam!! Thank you so much I can't wait to get rid of the acid yellow paint it has become!! Thank you🤗🤗
AJ!!!! 🙌🏻 I'm so glad I could help you out with a couple of your paint decisions!! 🥰💙 SO excited for you to start your brand new paint project - thank you so much for watching!!!! 🤩💚
Just saw this quick dive on paint colors, love it! I’ve been struggling with exterior paint colors; its so challenging with sunlight. Thank you for your enthusiasm & knowledge. 😊
Did not understand how much went into paint selections - hats off - that’s why you and your colleagues are so successful - THANK YOU for sharing 🖖🏾🙏🏾
Hey Jackie… I know, Paint is one of those super complex subjects… I’m so glad you enjoyed it!🥰🥰
I just found this! I love her! Getting ready to renovate and paint whole house..... this is soooo helpful!
I'm in the process of buying a first home and this is all such great advice!
So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for being a part of the channel!
Love your enthusiasm n excitement. You explain it clearly like I am in a lecture in a class. Love you. Hugs n Kisses from Malaysia
Sherry!!! SO glad you could pick up on some fun painting tips!!! 🥰❤️ Thank you so much for watching and thank you SOO MUCH for subscribing!!! 🥳🎉👏🏼
All excellent and love your energy. One thing I would add is, if you have the luxury of long term, wait through the seasons. I remodeled my daughter's room top to bottom. It took 2 months, every night after work, while she slept on the couch. Halfway through the project, the beautiful sage green she had chosen started looking like split pea soup...just awful. After several days I realized the light coming through her dormer had changed as we moved from winter to spring and the big tree outside had leafed out adding another layer. I repainted in the same color family, but went several shades lighter and ended up where it had started in appearance. I have NOT made that mistake again LOL
Hi Suzanne, yes, Light is the story of all color… And I have had that happen myself where seasons change and the light conditions are radically different in a space. Sounds like what you finally end up with was great though…👍🏻😘😍
You are adorable and oh, so smart. I’m getting ready to paint my kitchen cabinets with BM White Dove. Can you please do a video on choosing paint colors for kitchen cabinets, if you haven’t already?
Keep your videos coming. I’ve learned so much. Thank you
Hey Kathy, that is a seriously great suggestion! I will add it to the list! I love white dove, just make sure you checked it with the correct light and the rest of the colors and you should be good to go🙌🏻🥰😘😍
Yes please. Bought a 150 yr old historic home. Help!!!!!!!!!
I am not a professional decorator but I will not use any other paint brands but Benjamin Moore. I am adamant and forever devoted.
LOVE this Cathy!! 💖 Why switch up a great thing! 😂👍🏻
Yes! LOVE these “deep dive” videos and want to see more of them.
You’re a fab teacher....energetic, clear, accessible information and visuals to illustrate.
You addressed issues that I (and anyone who has ever painted their hime) have encountered in the past and gave me confidence and motivation to do it even better in the future.
Holy Cow! Where have you been my whole life! Small Condo guy here with lots of angles, lines, weird spots to deal with on my walls. You completely saved me so much money with your techniques and suggestions. Can't thank you enough. What timing too becuase I made myself stop painting just yesterday so I can learn how to do this the right way, save money, and be happy with my choices. The whole gazillion shades of white is cool but just not my thing so I'm confident again thanks to you to stick to my gut and go with what makes me feel good. I've always done that but trying to be trendy can cause you to miss the mark if not careful. Guilty here. Simply put, you rock! Thank You!
WOW Jerry! I'm soooo glad this helped! Anything you need more info on, hit me up in my site... dezignspace.com! YAY!!!
Yes i like the deep dive. Never knew about brush outs for example. Very educational for expensive and long term decisions.
This was so informative! Wonderful to be actually taught something by an actual experienced designer!!
This was amazing. So much useful content!
Thanks Cindy! I hope you’ll find it super helpful… It was a lot of info, but paint is so important that we’ve got to cover all the details to make sure we get it right👍🏻🙌🏻😘
I’ve had so many cheap paint disasters, including one where each roller stripe has to completely dry before next, it pulled off the wet paint in the previous stripe. For the last 35 years, it’s been Benjamin Moore every time. Quality is so important, especially when doing white trim, cheaper paints needs so many coats (even on properly primed surfaces), that they end up costing more, anyway. Even their cheapest formula is superior to other paints, and I usually get the middle grade, which covers in one coat. They also still have oil-based enamel, which is all I use on trim and moldings, latex paint doesn’t level well so gives a streaky, not smooth finish, and doesn’t dry hard, it stays soft and sticky, terrible for windows and doors.
HAIL THE QUEEN OF PAINT. THANK YOU LISA XX
I don't even need to paint anything but I'm left so impressed with the content of this video and I feel like a real connoisseur now. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Gonna go check what needs a paint.
none of paint stores in my area allow samples they laughed at me! there not open 70 dollar cans of paint to give samples! i naturally did and do all these things you mentioned without knowing it been an artist whole life though, but wow dear your a genenis ! very smart or either googled all this stuff.
I want to mention the paint brand Jotun! They're a Norwegian company, they have stores all around the world, and the quality of their products is excellent! We've been using their products for almost 20 years now, I've painted my parents home in Istanbul the same color as my home in Spain, and the color and the quality is very consistent across countries.
Thank you Stanley for the referral! Yes, I have heard of that paint brand and I completely forgot to include it, so thank you so much for bringing it back to my attention! Thank you so much for watching as well.🙂🙂🙂
Not ready to paint my house yet - still under construction - but trying to get ahead of the decor game so your videos are really helpful. Great tips.
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After priming my room for paint, I stopped to watch this video. I was going to use a different color on the ceiling in this 8' x 11' room, but thank God you stopped me. I painted the whole room, including the ceiling, the same color and it does look great!! Thank you!!
OMG!! I'm so glad I caught you!!! 😂💙 Gotta keep that envelope intact!! 💕👏🏻 So glad this was helpful, and thank you so much for this sweet comment!! 🥰 Happy Wednesday!! 🤩
Farrow & Ball is like no other!
Great tutorial-thank you!
Right Esther? 🙌🏻 Farrow & Ball makes SUCH great paint! 🤩 So glad you could find something helpful! 🥰Happy 2021! 🥳💕
Very hard to find Farrow & Ball
I can’t find those paints in Denmark but I can say that I have found black satin a magic ‘color’ in small spaces. Especially because the ceiling seems never ending and more exclusive than any other color. Thanks for the tips. They are great 👍
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I feel like you are my fairy godmother, thank you! I can’t wait for a white & or neutral series. I also love really dark colors! I have trouble with the other stuff mid ranges. It would also be nice to see flows of colors, and sheens in rooms.
Wow! This is the BEST CHANNEL!! I was searching TH-cam for paint color tips and solutions for a painting dilemma I am currently having. I came across your video and have already spent the last 1hr and half watching 11 of your videos. The information and solutions are invaluable, giving me some new directions and answers.
OMG Jason!!! Welcome to the channel - I'm SO excited you found us!!! 🥰💙 I love that you're getting some good information and I'm so glad I can help you out a little bit with you project! 😁 Thank you SO much for this sweet comment, and good luck with your painting! 🤩💚
YES YES YES love this deep dive series.....I adore F & B....and B Moore....always a success for me
OMG Bliss YES - LOVE that we're on the same page!!! 🤩👏🏻 They're a little more expensive than some of the other paint brands out there...but I TOTALLY think they're worth it!! 😉💕 SO glad to hear that you're loving this series - thank you so much for watching!! 🥰💙
Yes, they cost more but long haul, easy to clean walls for years pays off for the upfront. Wish F&B was closer to me in the US. I live in a small beach town. I adore F&B!
Thank you for the references in Europe, I am in the process of choosing everything for my new apartment under construction and I so look forward to your advice with every posting. I have to choose the paint next week and now I have a system!!! Thank you so much 😁
This is excellent! I am in the midst of painting my son's bedroom. I also intend to correct a matte finish black wall (Adjacent to the stand alone bath tub) in my bathroom. I am glad to know my choice of finish this time around could potentially be the right one! Your expertise will go a long way in successfully accomplishing these project and move on to the next room...
you are such a great teacher! you are straight to the point but also so fun and interesting. thanks so much!
Hi Whitnee! Thanks so much for watching the channel!
I think something that’s important to mention is paint companies may have the same “name” paint say Utterly Beige with the same recipe on the can BUT if you go to repair nail or screw holes or a gash and don’t have original paint left, it’s not going to look the same. If your paint job is more than even a year old unless you have a professional do it (or your incredibly talented) there will be sheen marks. Unavoidable. Selling a home and making promises of perfect patch jobs on a four or five year old paint or expecting it yourself you can’t. Dye manufacturers change their formulations so it goes without saying paint companies can’t promise the same colour. They will not match. The bigger the windows or the brighter the bulbs perfection is not achievable. I love your channel
First timer . I can t believe how much light changed the color of the paint samples !! That was amazing to witness . Thanks for sharing such great info .
Karen!! Light is SO important in your space, especially when it comes to finding new paint colors!! 💡🤩 I am so glad you could learn some mistakes to avoid with paint!! Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel 💕
You are one of the first youtubers I know who lists some options for people who live overseas (a European in London UK, here!). That shows a lot of consideration for your viewers across the world and it means a lot. Wonderful video as well. Thank you Lisa!
One warning about Behr, if you don’t sand the wall first, the paint will peel off if nicked or scratched! It’s not like other paints where you can just roll it on over another paint. And it doesn’t matter if it had a primer in it!
Hmm--I've used Behr in a few of my rooms (I like the Marquee because for the most part it does cover in one coat--just a few spots I've had to do a second coat) and I've never had that problem.
@@hannahm7373 I am with you. We repainted the entire house using Behr paint a few years ago and did not have any problem with it. They still look so good that I am having a hard time convincing hubby to repaint.
1:08 Color And Consequences
5:39 Secrets To Sheens
8:31 Light And Color
11:33 Test Drive Your Colors
Benjamin Moore never lets me down. I learned the hard way years ago, with a gallon of cheap paint, it was drippy and took four coats. What a pile of work. Never again! Benjamin Moore is a pleasure to work with. This video gave me lots to think about. Thank you for sharing Lisa.
Oh my giddy aunt. How has it taken so long for me to find you??????? simply adore your passion and talent and the fact that most of us don’t have mega bucks to spend on design but soooo want a home out of the ordinary. As a viewer from Australia where many of our rooms and homes are much smaller than the USA, I love seeing all the alternatives you offer; most of us don’t live in 50sq homes 🏡. Would love to see something on paint, decor etc for sensational bedrooms Thanks Lisa
Hey Jennie! I’ve got a bunch of videos on my channel about all of that! Check them out and maybe get onto my email list at www.lisaholt.com! 😘😘😘
Yes! I love the details! I wish there was a foolproof tools for painting other than rollers and brushes!
Hey Rebecca, well there is always spraying a paint, but you really need to know what you’re doing on that one. My suggestion is to get the best rollers and brushes you can afford, you’ll use them for a lifetime👍🏻🥰
@@LisaHoltDesign thank you! I usually buy the cheapest....maybe that's why! 👍
Omg, this video is so timely. I’m in the process of picking paint and this is exactly what I needed. Thanks so much.
I thought I was crazy for waiting a couple of days to choose the color, I wait for cloudy days, sunny days, and night so I can see! otherwise I'm not satisfied haha
thats best ! I do that for myself and always recommend for others as well !
I also paint the swatch on every wall in the room -- north, south, east, west -- because how the natural light hits it will change the perceived color of the paint. This is especially important with exterior paint. One color looked too intensely blue (FAR more intense than the swatch!), one color looked too dully gray (ditto the swatch), and the third color was like Baby Bear's porridge -- just right! Luckily, it was the one I was leaning toward on the swatch, but I was advised to get one "bluer" and one "grayer" and try them all out.
I wish I saw the video before I painted my house. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Paint can be so intimidating. Thank you for sharing your expertise
Love the paint suggestions!!!! Painted our house for sale (which we ended up canceling in the end - good thing) but now, I have a house with colors that all need refinishing....its just daunting to decide where to springboard from, as I find myself wanting to just redo everything new and fresh instead of the same ole thing....where to start to bring a cohesiveness to the house? now I know why folks hire interior decorators!!
This couldn’t be more timely for me. I am planning a whole house paint job, including woodwork. I will definitely be using your rule of three’s. Also, I really like these in depth videos.
Hi Victoria! How exciting! Make sure you take photos and send the before and after shots to hello@lisaholt.com so we can share with the rest of the club! Thanks for the support!
happy anniversary ! Love the deep dives, good point about look at the paint color in all different types of light and for at least 3 days to make sure you really like it.
OOOOOOMMMMMGGGGGG!! These tips are BLOWING MY MIND!!! Sheesh lady! I was thinking of taking some interior decorating courses at a community college (just for me to know more). Instead, I can save my money, watch your videos , and invest those funds in brush outs, LED video light, and hiring a talented designer like you! You are SO knowledgeable, SO energic and SO helpful. I feel more empowered to work with a designer to create the home of my dreams. Ma'am, you ROCK!
OMG this comment is the BEST!! 🙏🏻 I'm SO glad I can help you get on the right track with all of your projects and visions!!! 🥰 Interior design is just SO much fun, and I love sharing it with all of you guys!!! 💖 Thank you soooo much for your kind words, and wishing you nothing but luck on ALL your design projects!! 😁 Have a wonderful holiday season!!! 💕❄️