DJ's Home Improvements“Designing & Building for YOUR Future”“Designing & Building for YOUR Future”

Vita Anne BurdiCertified Kitchen Designer

Certified Bath Designer

Jerome A. BurdiCertified Remodeler

Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler

(516) 775-8696www.DJsHome.com

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Kitchen Remodel, Rockville Centre, NY

DJ’s Home Improvements

Kitchen Remodel, Rockville Centre, NY

DJ’s Home Improvements

Kitchen Remodel, Rockville Centre, NY

DJ’s Home Improvements

Kitchen Remodel, Rockville Centre, NY

DJ’s Home Improvements

Kitchen Remodel, Rockville Centre, NY

DJ’s Home Improvements

Kitchen Remodel, Rockville Centre, NY

DJ’s Home Improvements

Kitchen Remodel, Rockville Centre, NY

DJ’s Home Improvements

Kitchen Remodel, Rockville Centre, NY

DJ’s Home Improvements

Kitchen Remodel, Rockville Centre, NY

DJ’s Home Improvements

Kitchen Remodel, Rockville Centre, NY

DJ’s Home Improvements

Kitchen Remodel, Rockville Centre, NY

DJ’s Home Improvements

Kitchen Remodel, Rockville Centre, NY

DJ’s Home Improvements

Bathroom RemodelRockville Centre, NY

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Kitchen Remodel, Oceanside, NY

DESIGNER’S CHEAT SHEET

DJ's Home Improvements“Designing & Building for YOUR Future”“Designing & Building for YOUR Future”

Vita Anne BurdiCertified Kitchen Designer

Certified Bath Designer

Jerome A. BurdiCertified Remodeler

Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler

(516) 775-8696www.DJsHome.com

DESIGNER’S CHEAT SHEET

• Warm Colors and Hues Make a Room Appear Smaller

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DESIGNER’S CHEAT SHEET

• Cool Colors and Hues Make a Room Appear Larger

DESIGNER’S CHEAT SHEET

• Use Light Colors to Decrease the Weight of an Object, and therefore Increase the Overall Spatial Perception of the Area

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DESIGNER’S CHEAT SHEET

• Use dark colors to increase the weight of an object and therefore decreases the spatial perception of the total area

DESIGNER’S CHEAT SHEET

• Use the same color throughout an area to camouflage structural problems and maximize the apparent volume of the space

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• Use heavily textured surfaces to absorb light and dull the intensity of a color if you wish to decrease the apparent size and add warmth to the item

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• Use smooth, shiny surfaces to reflect light and to intensify the color of an object, which will increase its apparent size

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DESIGNER’S CHEAT SHEET

Color Techniques - Create Spatial Illusion:

EXPAND SPACE• Use cool colors• Use light colors• Use dull colors• Keep contrasts to a minimum

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Color Techniques - Create Spatial Illusion:

SHRINK WITH COLOR• Use warm colors• Use dark colors• Use bright (pure) colors• Introduce several contrasts

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DESIGNER’S CHEAT SHEET

Color Techniques - Create Spatial Illusion:

LOWER A CEILING• Use warm colors• Use dark tones• Strong saturation

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Color Techniques - Create Spatial Illusion:

HEIGHTEN A CEILING• Use cool colors• Use light tints

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Color Techniques - Create Spatial Illusion:

FORESHORTEN AN ELONGATED ROOM

On the narrow wall of room…• Use warm colors• Use dark colors• Strong saturation

DESIGNER’S CHEAT SHEET

DESIGNER’S CHEAT SHEET

Color Techniques - Create Spatial Illusion:

ELONGATE A ROOM• Use cool colors• Use light colors• Use dull colors• Limit contrasts

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