Guest article by German DIY / interior design blogger Ladystil / Monika Abts What do you do when you like the color of a carpet so much that you decide you’d like to paint your old chairs the same hue? And what if you want to create a stunning, coordinated tablescape using the colors of [...]
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ColorReader EZ on an Interior Design Mission
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ColorReader EZ – a use case in product photography
I'm often commissioned to do product photography - usually, the typical ones with a white background - but on other occasions, within a more styled setting. When these kind of jobs come up, if there's no budget for a stylist, you have to style the setting yourself. That's when the Datacolor ColorReader EZ comes in [...] More -
Holistic Home: Gym
Rooms often need to do multiple duty, accommodating different activities into one area. In Episode 2 of The Design Network’s series, Holistic Home, host Briana Bosch, recreates the gym/office in owners’ Jordan and Jeff’s home into a functional and healthy space where work and self-care can coexist. Jeff runs his business from home, and to [...] More -
Master Painter Andy Hansen Put ColorReader to the Test – Here’s What He Found
Andy was so impressed with the ColorReader, that he not only published his own blog post about it, but also created demonstration videos on its use, available on YouTube and TikTok. Initial Skepticism-Gone! "Despite some initial skepticism on my part, this digital color measurement tool has made a believer out of me," says Andy. "Not [...] More -
Brighten a Basement With Color & Family-Friendly Style
In Episode 4 of The Design Network’s Holistic Home, host Briana Bosch, helps her neighbors Adam and Coral turn their uninspired basement into a warm gathering place for family and friends. Basements are typically somewhat dark and cave-like, which can then make them easy places to clutter up with seldom used or not-sure-where-to-put-this kind of [...] More -
Transform a Kitchen with Fresh Color for the Cabinets
A coat of paint on the walls has transformed many a tired looking room, so it’s little wonder that painting kitchen cabinets can net similar impressive results. In The Design Network’s Holistic Home series finale, program host and nature-inspired design enthusiast Briana Bosch, helps new parents Nate and Emily, transform the look of their kitchen [...] More -
Can’t Sleep? Maybe It’s Your Bedroom Color
Your environment is critical when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. Room temperature, light and noise levels, all play a part in ensuring you’re relaxed and comfortable enough to drift off for the night. But what about the color of your bedroom when it comes to catching 40 winks? Can that affect your [...] More -
Datacolor’s ColorReader in use at Midvinter Woodworks – Professional carpenter from Berlin/Germany
What is your company’s and hence your work’s main focus? Our focus is on creating custom and built-in furniture and kitchens. I also like to refurbish old furniture - this is often just as expensive as buying a new product, but much more sustainable. How long have you used Datacolor’s ColorReader and how did you [...] More -
6 Essential Steps for Almost Any Paint Project
Whether you’re repainting a room, reviving an old piece of furniture with a coat of paint, or adding some color to trim, window boxes or patio planters, here are the essential steps to follow for any paint project. Tip 1: Start Clean Dirt, oil, dust, grime, all create a barrier between the paint and the [...] More -
Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Color
One of the quickest and easiest ways to boost your home’s curb appeal is with color. Your entry way to your home is the perfect place to add some inviting hues. From your front door to benches, chairs and planters, as well as flowers and dried wreaths, you can create a beautiful focal point with [...] More -
Perfect wedding colors: Create and implement your own color concept
Be prepared and gather inspiration When choosing the location for your celebration, it is a good idea to check it for the prevailing colors right away. When visiting the venue for the first time, remember to take photos of the premises and take a closer look at the colors dominating the room - floor, wall [...] More -
7 Simple Tips for Painting Your Home’s Exterior
Paint can do wonders for freshening up the interior of your home. It can do the same for your home’s exterior as well. Whether you’re thinking about adding a pop of color to your front door, adding some curb appeal by revitalizing your shutters and trim or doing a complete makeover with a whole house [...] More -
Datacolor’s ColorReader in use at “Malerbetrieb Vogt” – Professional painters from Fulda/Germany
What is your company’s, and hence your work’s, main focus? We specialize in classic facade renovations, using both a mineral system and high-quality interior painting work. We develop our own color palettes for our customers. How long have you used Datacolor’s ColorReader and how did you become aware of it? In the spring of 2020, [...] More -
ColorReader EZ – #fromthistothat: A use case in product photography
Perfect color coordination is the be-all and end-all in product photography, because advertising is a very visual experience. In addition to image composition and form, one other aspect is of particular importance: color. Vera Wohlleben, a German blogger, photographer and stylist for food & stills, uses Colorreader EZ for such cases and explains how she uses it.
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Celebrate Life’s Colorful Moments with ColorReader EZ
Life is colorful – from the environments that surround us, both natural and constructed, to the everyday moments and milestones that fill our days. We created ColorReader EZ for practical reasons – like simplifying the paint color decision process with an easy-to-use, portable, Bluetooth-enabled device that measures any color you like and provides you with [...] More
