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Seattle & Portland Sells AHCP!

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:20:54 +0000

Authentic Home COLOR Paint is now available on the shelves in Rodda Paint stores in Seattle & Portland! The Rodda Paint store on 4th Ave S in Seattle, WA and the eastside Portland, OR are now ready to fulfill all of your paint needs!

Seattle DisplayPortland Display

We are thrilled that these 2 new locations now have our complete display of our 5 mood palettes, our new 1/4 pint COLOR Cans, our multi-use primer and gallons in all of our 3 finishes. They join our growing team of Authentic Home resellers.

Stay tuned for more Rodda Paint store locations carrying AHCP soon!

Podcast Special Offer

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:27:36 +0000

A few weeks ago I had the fortunate opportnity to be interviewed by Lori Sawaya, color expert and founder of Colorbudz. On the podcast I share with you my color philosophy along with some helpful tips and tricks when trying to select paint colors. To listen click http://www.colorbudz.com

SPECIAL OFFER: Share this podcast with 5 of your friends and recieve $100 off of an interior or exterior color consultation by me! And yes I have done phone consultations successfully in case you live outside the Seattle area. Just cc info@authentic-home.com on your email to your friends. It is that easy. Offer good thru 10/15/10.

I look forward to guiding you on your colorful path soon!

Kathy’s COLOR Podcast

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:13:26 +0000

I was fortunate to have met Lori Sawaya, founder of Color Strategies, a color expert guide website, and Colorbudz, an informational colorful blog. After sharing with her my color philosohy and unique approach to selecting paint colors with our 5 mood palettes, she wanted to interview me. Now you can listen to our interveiw. Enjoy!

http://www.colorbudz.com/

Interior Design – Full Service Interior Designs Seattle

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:33:39 +0000

For Seattle residents, Metronatural is more than just a city slogan. It is a way of life. Known for its coffee, rainy days, Pike’s Place Market, and Evergreen trees, Seattle residents have been pursuing the eco-friendly lifestyle long before it was cool to do so. Almost everyone participates in the robust recycling program. With the market nearby, getting farm fresh, organic foods is no problem. However, when it comes to decorating their homes, many Seattleites are at a loss as to how to do it while still being green. The best way to go about this is to work with a full service interior design company that offers environmentally friendly options. Authentic Home is a Seattle based company that has make sure to keep pace with all the eco-friendly options in interior designing. Read more »

New Bathroom Addition

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:46:48 +0000

Every busy member of a family needs there own space within a home. This family of five added second floor addition to their existing 1980’s home. The husband and wife are both physicans and were in desperate need of a separate master suite. They desired a bathroom to have a spa like, contemporary feel.

The blue green wall tiles have a grey colored circular insert in each which makes them feel very modern. We related the insert with the circular shape of the glass mosaic tiles that are on the shower floor, tub surround and shower wall accent. Authentic Home COLOR Paint in River Rock was applied to the walls and Champagne on Ice was applied to the ceiling.

New Vanity & Soaking Tub

New Shower

Floor Tile in Bathrooms

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:27:55 +0000

Like kitchen tiles, the floor tile in bathrooms see a lot of use. In addition to helping create a beautiful place to get ready for your day, bathroom tiles must also provide an element of safety. It is highly likely that you will get water on the bathroom floor. You need to make sure the tiles are made from a non slippery material that will prevent a nasty accident from occurring. Read more »

Exterior Paint – Color Consultations Portland

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:20:33 +0000

Choosing the exterior paint for your home is no easy task. There are many things you have to take into consideration such as the age of your home, its style and architecture, your personal tastes, and the requirements of your neighborhood. Color consultations with an Authentic Home interior designer can be invaluable in choosing the right color and type to use. Not only do you gain from the extensive experience in the design industry, they can open your eye to options that you may not have otherwise considered. Here are just a few tips for choosing the right paint for your home. Authentic Home has offered Interior and Exterior paints for years in Seattle and has just released an incredible new exterior line and offers a Lifetime Guarantee on it. Read more »

Lavendar Festival

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:04:48 +0000

Last weekend my friend and colleage Marcia and I attended the annual Lavendar festival in Sequim, WA. We both had heard wonderful things about it for several years and finally this was the year we needed to experience it for ourselves. And I am so glad we did!

The shades of purples and blues were spectacular. I felt like I was in Provence France.

Marcia & Me

If you ever are in the Seattle area during July, do try to visit Sequim and the beautiful lavendar farms. You are not only surrounded by the gorgoeous lavendar, you also have the breathtaking Olympic Mountains and the ocean to take in. Enjoy and try to imagine breathing in the relaxing lavendar today!

Blog Talk Radio

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:51:08 +0000

Friday I was interviewed by Karen Erickson for her Blog Talk Radio show called Home Fashions U. Karen and I met at a local vendor fair this past spring and she was excited to learn more about Authentic Home COLOR Paint and that it is eco-friendly. I was thrilled to be part of this new way of sharing information!

Some of the shows intro is below. Click on the link below to hear the entire interview. Enjoy!

While most little girls twirled around toy stores, Kathy Banak was in heaven at the local fabric shop. Even as a young girl in Connecticut, she was drawn to color and design and would spend hours mixing and matching color palettes and fabrics.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/home-fashions-u/2010/07/16/authenic-home–paint-and-dream-rooms

Elegant, Serene, Playful, Regal, Fresh – What mood are you in?

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:04:07 +0000

What mood are you in to paint your room? I created the Authentic Home COLOR Paint mood vignettes to enable you to stay focused on the feeling you what to achieve in your space. And the minimal palette makes the color selection process easy and fun. Enjoy!