Many new parents are looking to create a certain atmosphere – while remaining on trend – when they paint their baby’s room.
Our September Job of the Month was close to home – literally! This gorgeous apartment was sold by members of the Figure 8 Painting team, but not before a modern interior refresh. The Avondale apartment already had a lot going for it – a great location, tons of space and natural light, as well as […]
Do you ever feel like your home needs a dash of big, bold color but feel too afraid to stray from your tried and true neutral tones? Ceiling painting offers a path to subtly introduce bold color without overwhelming your home décor.
Ceiling Painting Tips
Consider painting your ceiling a vibrant, color saturated hue to give you that punch of color while maintaining neutral tones on your walls. Bring the ceiling color back into the room by coordinating with drapes, accent rugs, accent pillows, artwork or colored accent furniture. Make the traditional accent wall a thing of the past! Read More…
Remodeling can be stressful – what goes where, what color schemes should you pick, how will the final product look – but hiring professionals to do the heavy lifting can alleviate some of the pressure. At Figure 8 Painting, we pride ourselves on our residential painting services, and part of that pride comes from the affordability. We […]
Our recent Willowbrook exterior painting project was a literal change in scenery – Figure 8 Painting refreshed the entire exterior of this beautiful home, helping it to stand out against the crowd and remain bold in the coming winter months. Though it may seem counterintuitive, autumn is a great time to touch up or completely […]
Don’t compromise on your home’s look – get thrifty. Chicago’s got hundreds of shops and stores for the interior decorator in you, but here’s a sampling of our favorites.
For city dwellers lucky enough to have a porch, adding a swing is the perfect touch for a livable, enjoyable outdoor space.
For September, our interior design partners at Jasmin Reese Interiors are giving a nod to blue, possibly the most versatile color on the spectrum.
We are thrilled to share our February 2018 Job of the Month and couldn’t be more excited about this painting project to kick off our new monthly blog series! When it came to selecting the job of the month for February, there was no question in our minds that this exhilarating and refreshing color update […]
Beyond its reputation for being spooky and serious, black is universally known for being dressy and chic, it works beautifully with both classic or modern looks, and it is endlessly versatile.
Best Cabinet Pulls Figure 8 Painting Stellar home decor is about more than just paint and color schemes – small details and accents can really bring a room together. One of our favorite details gets overlooked so often – the cabinet pull! These small pieces of hardware might seem purely functional, but they can add […]
Chicago is a super dog-friendly city, so the Figure 8 Painting team is always looking for clever ways to add doggy decor into a home’s motif. This article from Houzz captures some of the cutest and most design-worthy ways to keep your dog’s space in line with the theme of your home. Read the full […]
We’re all about exteriors this season at Figure 8 Painting! Our May Job of the Month features a transformative project in Old Irving Park, complete with an overhaul of the exterior color and a facelift for the front deck. Exterior Painting Transformation Figure 8 Painting The structure of the house was beautiful, but the paint […]
For those daring enough to make a statement, paint companies are making metallics.
April has come and gone, but the color of the month can have a lasting effect. Yellow, the most cheerful color in the spectrum, oftentimes gets overlooked. But the color has its merits – just ask the pros.