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Expert: Kimberly DesJardins - 7/3/2008


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I have a white, textured ceiling with a smooth border around the perimeter which currently is painted the same colour as the walls. I am going to paint one wall a darker colour..my question is..what colour should the border be?..leave as is?..paint it white to match the rest of the ceiling?..thanks for your help...

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Greetings Bonnie,

Thank you for your question. Below are a few solutions that you may select from to help solve your painting dilemma.

1- If the surrounding border is not wide enough (at least 4-6 inch or decorative) to make an architectural or design statement I would suggest painting the accent wall and border the same color.

2- If the border is wide and decorative you can leave it the same color as the other walls and paint below it the new color.   

3- Paint the existing border white like the ceiling...this could give a look of crown molding.

4- Remove or Wallpaper over the existing border with vinyl to vinyl paste...the new border should be at least a 1/2 inch wider than the existing border

4A: Select a paintable-decorative border. Paint it white to create a look of crown molding. In the future you can paint the walls with out every having to change the border. They sell paintable wallpaper/borders at Lowes, Sherwin Williams, on-line or your local wallpaper store)

4B: Remove or wallpaper over the existing border with a new decorative border that complements both the wall colors and your existing decor.

Happy Decorating,
Kimberly

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Kimberly DesJardins

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I am an IRIS Approved Interior Redesign Training Instructor in New York State, IRIS Certified Redesign/Staging Specialist, Interior Designer, as well as a Color expert. Therefore I can assist with questions regarding “Decorating With What You Already Own”, Color Design for interior and exterior projects, Real Estate Staging, and Design. Our studio is located in Central, NY for further information please visit KDInteriors.com to learn more about my career-orientated redesign, decorating and home staging training seminars and design services. I look forward to hearing from you, Kimberly

Experience

My passion for this field has turned into a rewarding career of nearly 23 years. After 16 years of working for various companies in the design industry I opened my full service interior decorating business, Kimberly DesJardins Interiors in 2001. Since becoming a IRIS Approved Training Instructor I have since established KDI Academy, a career-orientated Redesign/Staging Training Company. I am passionate about design and empowering people through collaborative teaching and motivating them to achieving their goals.

Organizations
I hold professional memberships with: Interior Redesign Industry Specialists - IRIS, Interior Design Society - IDS Associate Member, and Dewey Color System.

Publications
The IRIS Resource Newsletter, The Town Crier of New Hartford, NY., The Observer Dispatch of Utica, NY and my company's website: www.BecauseItsYourHome.com. I have been a featured guest on WUTR TV of Utica, NY with hostess Mary Chapin on the television talk show Senior Living in Mohawk Valley discussing downsizing, moving and redesign for seniors.
Education/Credentials
I received my credentials as a Professional Redesigner and Real Estate Stager through IRIS, the Interior Redesign Industry Specialists. As a professional colorist I joined the DEWEY Color System as a certified color instructor for NY State.

Education/Credentials
I received my credentials as a Professional Redesigner and Real Estate Stager through IRIS, the Interior Redesign Industry Specialists. As a professional colorist I joined the DEWEY Color System as a certified color instructor for NY State.

Awards and Honors
The first IRIS Approved Interior Redesign Training Instuctor for New York State and first elected IRIS Chapter Director for the East Coast.

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