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“Despite the hectic chaos that comes with the back-to-school season and adapting our family schedules, I find fall to be the perfect
time to tackle my home to-do list," explains Cyndy Aldred, the do-it-yourself paint blogger behind The Creativity Exchange. "It's
perfect because fall is our favorite time of year for entertaining!"
With kids in school and summer avels winding down, fall can be the perfect time to complete quick projects to get your home ready
for fall social gatherings. Whether you're gearing up for the big game or hosting next month's book club, Aldred offers her favorite
paint projects that are sure to wow your guests.
* Add instant curb appeal with painted porch furniture
Aldred loves the tried-and-true trick of painting your front door, but she recommends adding an even bigger pop of color with painted
furniture. For her front-porch makeover, Aldred painted her porch bench using PPG Timeless exterior paint and primer in a soothing, soft
grey, Silver Reection (50BG 54/017), and added decorative pillows to create a warm and welcoming entrance for a gathering of
friends. With an open front porch, Aldred made sure to use PPG Timeless paint, available at The Home Depot, because it provides good
resistance to chipping or aking and extreme weather conditions. "I found out that this new line of paint uses UV-Protect Technology,
which uses the same technology as automotive paint, so it won't fade in sunlight or dull over time," says Aldred.
* Declutter your home with color
Busy fall schedules often mean more school bags, homework, sports equipment, crafts and holiday decorations around the house. Aldred
recommends quickly tackling a cluttered area of your home with a fresh paint job. For example, if you have bookcases in your family
room or glass-faced cabinets in your kitchen, Aldred suggests painting the backs of them in a standout color, like the PPG Timeless 2018
Color of the Year, Deep Onyx (00NN 07/000). "I love this trick because of how the eye is drawn to the color and not the clutter that might
be around or behind it," says Aldred.
* Transform your favorite gathering space
with a fresh coat of paint
Kitchens, living rooms and dining rooms are often favorite gathering spaces for friends and family in the home, so they are ideal spaces
to make a great impression with a fresh coat of paint. "People always gravitate to our dining room when we are entertaining," says
Aldred, "so I love to freshen the space each year with a new paint color. It's one of the least expensive and easiest ways to get a new look,
and I love using a one-coat product to make it even easier." Aldred recently used PPG Timeless interior paint and primer in Bluegrass
White (30GG 73/048) to update her dining room. For an on-trend look, she went with a at nish. "Contrary to popular opinion, a at
nish in a high-trafc entertaining space is durable if you select the right product," explains Aldred. With the paint's outstanding
washability, scrubbability and stain resistance, Aldred was sure it could withstand the wear and tear of countless social gatherings.
Perhaps it is time to embrace fall with a few fresh paint projects to impress your guests and make lasting improvements to your home. For
more paint inspiration, visit Diy.PPG.com or www.TheCreativityExchange.com.