Technology

Comparison between Android and iPhone

There are many iPhones and Android Smartphones on the market, which creates confusion over which one to choose. There have been many debates, discussions about whether Android or an iPhone is the best buy. I think an Android phone is better than an iPhone.

The following are the reasons why an Android phone is better than an iPhone:

1. Selection:

There are numerous Android phones and deciding on a specific Android phone depends on many factors such as storage, operating system, camera quality, screen, color, etc.

2. Personalization:

Android is the best option if you want a personalized mobile. A third partial application can be installed if one does not like the standard keyboard. The Android phone allows you to customize your predictive text in messages, has cloud storage for all images, a health app, third-party keyboards, text messages with swype, etc.

3. Hardware:

This is one of the main reasons for a clear discussion between Android and iPhone. Focusing on two current flagship phones with Android and iPhone, you can get a better clarification on the argument. Below is the comparison;

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Android)

4 GB RAM

Screen size 5.5 inches

Screen resolution 2560X1440

Screen type AMOLED IPS

Pixel Density 534ppi

Size 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7mm

Weight 5.54 oz (157g)

Wireless / fast charging Yes

3.5mm Jack (Aux) Yes

5 megapixel front camera

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) operating system

2.3 GHz Octa-core Exynos 8890 processor

Apple iPhone7 Plus (iPhone)

3GB

5.5 inch

1920X1080

401ppi

158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm

6.63 oz (192 g)

No

7 megapixels

iOS 10

2.3 GHz quad-core

Apple A10 Fusion

Based on the comparison above, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, released 6 months earlier than the Apple iPhone 7 Plus, is of better quality when it comes to hardware.

4. The Google Play ™ store:

Compared to Apple’s app store, submitting an app to Google’s app store is much more feasible as Apple goes through a tedious process of checking whether the submitted app follows their guidelines or not. This process can prevent malware associated with downloading an application. On the other hand, Apple denies the entry of its application in the application store if the chevron symbol has been used incorrectly, with the aim of creating a perfect application. However, submitting an app built for Android to the Google app store is a lot easier than that at Apple, making it less stressful and easier to create an app.

5. Widgets and multitasking:

Widgets are a great advantage for Android than for iOS, as the deployed applications are limited on iOS, as they can only be added in the notification center. Notably, Apple doesn’t have any homepage widget to clear the clutter, while all sorts of widgets like custom clock, weather, alarms, phone calls, email, messages, flashlight, etc., are favorites on Android. and they can be organized on the home screen according to the choice of each one. Multitasking on Android is very easy to use than on iPhone. Multitasking on Apple is somewhat useful and has not been implemented properly, while multitasking on Android has been useful for quite some time, making it a winner over Apple iPhones.

6. Expanded memory specification:

Many Android phones have expandable memory that an iPhone doesn’t. Instead, Apple would need an additional investment to upgrade any of its 16GB phones to a 32GB or 64GB micro SD card to the iPhone. With this in mind, Android is once again a winner.

7. Removable battery

Several of the Android phones have a removable battery that can be replaced with a generic battery of your liking. While that is not the case in using Apple iPhones as the owner, you have to visit an Apple store. Some of the Android phones like the LG G5 offer a separate battery for use.

8. Durability:

Most Android phones are durable as they are made of sturdy plastic or polycarbonate than iPhones which are mostly aluminum based.

Based on all the above comparisons, buying an Android phone is more advantageous than buying an iPhone. Finally, considering the market share, the market size of Android phones is larger than that of iPhones. So it is better to have an Android phone than an iPhone.

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Home Kitchen

A clean and organized kitchen for better health and less waste

When was the last time you took stock and organized your kitchen? Now is a good time to do it. Start with the refrigerator and then move on to the pantry and cabinet shelves. Finally, clean the entire room.

First, literally empty the refrigerator, one shelf at a time, then the doors. Use a cooler to keep food cold while cleaning. Clean the shelves with a kitchen sanitizer spray, from top to bottom, including the doors. Sort the food you took out of the fridge, check the dates, determine whether or not it should go back in (or on another shelf). Continue with this process until you have emptied everything, checked, sorted, and replaced.

Move open items to the front. If there are only a few tablespoons left in a jar, use it within a day or two or find a way to turn it into a recipe. Take note of any cheese or cream cheese that is expiring and plan a meal before it expires.

Staying organized can also help reduce food waste. Once you see what you have and what you can donate, you can plan some meals with things that are ready to go.

Got a leftover tray of veggies or the bag of broccoli that you never got to cook with? Now is a good time to make a stir fry or make a vegetable soup. Leftover fresh herbs? Mix them into a herb pesto for pasta. Keep tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, or cut citrus fruits in fruit and vegetable preservatives that keep them fresh longer. Do you have frozen cooked shrimp in the freezer? Chop it up and make our sauce. If you have several open cereal boxes, consider using a cereal container. These have airtight lids that help keep cereal fresh longer, reducing waste. If you overbought canned goods or other ingredients from the pantry, consider donating them to your food bank or church. Donate now while the “best buy” date is still good.

Keep counters clear and clean

Sanitizing isn’t just for flu season, it’s important to keep your kitchen and home safe year-round. Once your refrigerator and cabinets are clean, clean everything. Use an all-purpose kitchen sanitizer spray (or bleach wipes) on all countertops and faucets, cabinet knobs / handles, and wipe the exterior of your cabinets with a damp cloth. Fill the sink with hot, soapy water, and clean things that are sticky or marked (microwave turntable, utensils, “crumbs” toaster oven, coffee pot). Be sure to clean all appliances, including the top of the refrigerator or microwave, and vacuum and mop the floor.

A clean kitchen keeps food safe, as does proper hand washing. Always remember to wash your hands frequently when handling and cooking food, and make sure your children do too (it’s always a good idea for your children to wash their hands immediately after school).

Keep your kitchen sanitized and organized, and you’ll also waste less food. A clean kitchen also helps prevent foodborne illness. That is my idea of ​​eating healthy!

Business

Inspiration: the cure for what ails us

Here we are! The economy is in a huge mess; banking is crumbling, healthcare in crisis, education is a joke, and in almost every place you can look old structures and established ways of doing things are crumbling before our eyes. That’s just the “big picture”. And your individual life? Where are you right now and where would you like to be?

The very act of wanting something new begins the process of transformation of a life, an organization, a nation or a planet. We have wished a lot, for sure. We wish prosperity; complete and perfect health, new avenues of income, new modes of energy and transportation, education that works, happy people, clean environment, ad infinitum. There is certainly no shortage of powerful questions.

When we pray, we are asking. We are asking for protection, money, health, ideas, guidance, etc. In a sense, we are transmitting, sending our message to the Universe, to God or whoever is listening.

If you’ve ever seen a CB radio operator, he or she sends the message and then says “Over.” At this point, you click on the earpiece and change the internal orientation from “send” to “receive” in a listening position. within. In that internal posture, they are allowing the other to send so they can receive.

In the same way, when we have asked or wanted something new, we have sent our message to the Big U. You have received our request. Our next step is to click the internally receive button, switch to receiving mode, and allow the Big U to deliver the answer to our prayer or question. It is received in inspiration.

By definition, according to the Miriam Webster Dictionary, inspiration is:

1) a: a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify for receive and communicate the sacred revelation

b: the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions

c: the act of influencing or suggesting opinions

2) the act of withdrawing; specifically : the aspiration of air into the lungs

3) a: the quality or state of being inspired

b: something that is inspirational inspiration

4) an inspiring agent or influence

Now let’s look at the etymology of the word itself, inspiration:

c.1303, “immediate influence of God or of a god”, especially under which the sacred books were written, by O.Fr. inspiration, from LL inspirationem (nom. inspiratio), from L. inspiratus, pp. de inspirare “inspire, inflame, blow”, of “+ spirare” breathe “(see spirit). Inspire in this sense is c.1340, from O.Fr. enspirer, from L. inspire, a loan-transl. from Gk pnein in the Bible The general meaning of “to influence or animate with an idea or purpose” is from 1390. Inspirational is 1839 as “influenced by inspiration”, 1884 as “tending to inspire”.

So if we look at the definition and then the roots of that word, we come back to understand the literal and intended meaning of the word. Inspiration is with spirit, with breath, influenced by spirit with our breath on our intellect and emotions. Inspiration, therefore, has a practical and “real” effect on the world of our lives.

Have you ever noticed that when you are stressed, you don’t breathe deeply? Not only are you restricting the flow of oxygen to your physical body, but you are also restricting the flow of Source, which carries your breath, to your mind and soul. When you are stressed, you are normally “sending” urgent messages to the Big U. When you are stressed, you are not receiving or allowing the responses that have been sent to you. When you are relaxed, you breathe deeply and allow Life to flow through you, you are in reception mode.

Meditation has been used by many religions and cultures for the purpose of restoring calm to our internal state, as well as to contact the Divine Mind. The Divine Mind, where inspiration comes from, is also Your Mind. You just can’t hear it over the drone and the screams of your human mind. This is where we in Western cultures have to follow the example of Eastern cultures and learn to quiet the human mind long enough to receive our inspirations, our responses. We can also breathe deeply, relax and in this way, we are also in reception mode.

This is a practical tip. We ask, and we ask, and we ask, and then we wonder why our prayers have not been answered, when they have. We just haven’t been in the listening, receiving, and allowing mode. We talk, we talk, we talk; but we have not been trained to be good listeners.

To achieve everything we would like: clean air, new modes of energy, new ideas for education, how to be well, how to prosper, not just survive, we have to allow inspiration to come in. From our human mind we will only regurgitate the same old ideas and get more of the same results. It’s time for new ideas, inspired solutions, and creativity.

Each of us is connected to the same Source. Each of us can receive the inspired solutions not only for immediate requests for our own lives, but also for the most important jobs facing our nation and the world.

Be quiet. Receive. The Big U already knows what you want, you’ve asked for it a trillion times. Now relax and listen, inside. Inspiration is your birthright and an integral part of your Being. Now, let’s learn to use it, apply our spirit to everyday problems, and receive our guidance for our inspired solutions.

Gaming

Classic Game Review: The Alpine Encounter

The Alpine Encounter is a graphic adventure game, the first in the IBIDS VODAC Adventure series. Some background information, as well as a telegram from his boss, Freedman, awaits him as he opens the box.

He learns that, at the Imperial Museum in Beijing, two people broke in and stole a vase dating from the first Ming dynasty. Meanwhile, six thousand miles away at a military installation in the Rocky Mountains, a second pair of men sneaked into a secure part of the base, opened a large military safe, and produced a large blue envelope, engraved with “Stealth Missile “. The men escaped from the facility room in a helicopter.

Then he returns to the present with the next message from his boss. You, Agent 456, must immediately fly to ALPENBERG and register at the ski resort. You must then contact Agent 487 regarding VODAC’s involvement in a conspiracy that would give VODAC world domination. Agent 487 is operating undercover as an exchange student at the resort. You have only twelve hours to complete your mission.

When he starts his disk, he is standing in front of the ski resort. First check in at the reception. Otherwise, you won’t be able to roam the hotel looking for clues (hotel facilities are only available to paying guests). At various points throughout the game, you will come into contact with the main characters. When you meet them, be nice and ask questions. Because, only by interviewing the characters can you hope to find the clues, solve the mystery, and thwart VODAC. For more information, you may want to go to the hotels newsstand and buy a newspaper.

After searching (map) for the hotel, you will probably want to test your skill in the animated ski sequence (you need to ski to complete the game). There is one track for beginners and one for experts (you can choose either at the beginning of the race). This was a nice change of pace made more interesting by the fact that you get shot while skiing down the slope.

A short distance down the ski slope, you will reach the ski chalet. You can ski there or be taken there for medical services like I did (I didn’t get too far down the mountain before crashing into a tree). Search the ski chalet and pay special attention to the radio room.

An interesting feature of this game is that your interaction with the characters will affect the plot in some way. The changes seem subtle and tend to change the timing of certain events, but they give the story a bit of the uncertainty found in real life.

An intermediate level game, The Alpine Encounter has detailed graphics similar to other current adventure adventure games. The animated ski sequence fits the plot well. I especially liked the interaction of the characters and the ability for you or the characters to follow each other. Sometimes it felt like there was more than just a computer behind the scenes controlling the action.

Health Fitness

Invisalign Dentist: Know the Risks Before Visiting One

Invisalign is a revolutionary new teeth straightening method that uses plastic aligners to gradually shape your smile over time. It offers great advantages over the old “metal mouth” braces that so many children fear. With this treatment, the Invisalign dentist uses computer imaging to create your aligners. Each is used for a two-week period and then discarded for the next. This method of treatment helps many people straighten their teeth, but there are some small risks.

Nerve damage

If you’ve had a tooth injury before, Invisalign can damage or kill your nerves. Damage to the nerves does not mean the death of your tooth, but it may require more treatment to restore the nerves. It could even mean a root canal! Cases of nerve damage are rare, but you need to take some precautions to be sure. Inform your dentist of all previous dental work you have had so that you know which areas are at risk. A trained professional can do everything possible to make sure there is no damage. You should also let them know if you have had fillings or crowns anywhere because the aligners can dislodge them.

Tooth decay

Tooth decay is caused by plaque, that white substance that your dentist always told you about and that thrives on sugar. During treatment with an Invisalign dentist, you should take special care to brush and floss your teeth regularly. Although it is not the fault of the treatment, people who have it are at a higher risk of plaque buildup. Keep your teeth clean and, if possible, avoid eating too much sugar during treatment. It never hurts to get your teeth cleaned before you get your first set of aligners.

Allergic reaction

It is very rare, but some patients are allergic to Invisalign dentist-placed aligners. It’s impossible to test this beforehand, but if you know the symptoms, you can keep an eye out for them. There may be swelling or pain around the aligners, or in severe cases there may be nausea, a sore throat, or a persistent cough. The danger is that these symptoms are mistaken for a cold or the flu, so if you understand that they may be allergic reactions to aligners, you can be treated. Unfortunately, if you are allergic to aligners, you cannot continue with the treatment.

Choking Hazard

Another risk is that part of the aligner may come off and be swallowed. This presents a risk of suffocation. However, aligners are made to be strong and this is only a problem for people who clench or grind their teeth. When you speak with your Invisalign dentist in office, they will ask you about this and assess your eligibility for treatment.

It is always good to know the risks before choosing to start any type of treatment. The good news is that, unlike traditional braces, there is no pain or discomfort associated with this treatment. Although there is a slight risk of nerve damage or tooth decay, it is still less than that of braces. If you have other questions, speak with your dentist before starting treatment.

Legal Law

Innovative Capitalization: Reflecting on the Political Implications of the Public-Private Partnership Model

Innovative Capitalization: Reflecting on the Political Implications of the Public-Private Partnership Model

One of the most innovative financing strategies is the Public-Private Partnership (P3) model. The Public-Private Partnership is fast becoming the future of most infrastructure projects. The Public-Private Partnership is a contractual arrangement between a public agency (federal, state, or local) and a private sector entity. Through the derivatives contract, the skills and assets of each sector (public and private) are shared in the delivery of goods, services or facilities for the use of the general public in an efficient and effective manner. In addition to sharing resources, each party shares the potential risks and rewards in delivering the good, service, or facility. Given the government’s current fiscal and budget crises, viable financing options are being evaluated to build and renovate infrastructure using small amounts of money from governments or non-governmental organizations. Often times, the Public-Private Partnership can be the solution to financing problems, job completion, and investment in large projects without sacrificing limited government financial resources. There is significant and growing empirical evidence that PPP projects cost substantially less than their estimated initial cost, making them a very attractive and preferred financing option for many organizations.

The assistance of competent financial advisers may be required. Often times, the executive portfolio of financial advisors includes the design and implementation of a sound financial accounting system with strong internal controls. Additionally, they can help formulate company-wide financial objectives, policies, procedures, and processes to ensure that all stakeholders have a sound and transparent financial accounting framework.

Additionally, financial advisors can design and execute fraud detection and mitigation strategies. Their assignments may address key aspects of fraud screening, including fraud detection, deterrence and prevention, internal controls, audit and investigation techniques, relevant laws and tests, and fraud schemes involving business-to-business, corporate and personal financing. , financial institutions, health care. , insurance, intellectual property and securities.

Finally, financial advisors employ managerial economic techniques to mitigate moral risks and adverse selection for insurance and reinsurance portfolios and corporate clients. Building on the strategic links to relevant aspects of interdisciplinary competencies in management (cost) accounting, managerial economics, managerial finance, business methods, information technology, criminal justice, and law enforcement, formulate appropriate corporate financial management strategies that mitigate financial losses, protect and preserve financial assets.

However, what keeps financial advisers awake at night and occupied most of their professional time are not the objectives of internal control, which ensure the achievement of an organization’s objectives in terms of efficiency and operational effectiveness, reporting reliable financial and compliance with relevant laws, regulations and policies or elements of internal control-control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring, but identifying appropriate sources of funds for the company and corporate clients , particularly governments and non-governmental organizations.

There are several types of Public-Private Partnerships, depending on the needs, the available options and the size of the project being considered. Based on the available metadata and meta-analysis, the most suitable public projects to be executed through public-private partnerships are power generation projects and infrastructure projects. The most used formats are: Traditional-Under this financing strategy, the public component of the association acts as the contracting officer; seeks financing and has overall control over the project and its assets; Operation and maintenance-Under this financing strategy, the private component of the association operates and maintains the project facility, while the public agency acts as the owner of the project; Design and buildUnder this financing strategy, the private partner designs and builds the facility; while the public partner provides the funds for the project and has control over the ownership and assets generated by the project; Design-Build-Operate-Under this financing strategy, the private partner designs, builds and operates the facility or project. The public partner acts as the owner of the facility and obtains the fund for the construction and operation; Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Under this financing strategy, the private sector provides financing, design, construction, ownership and operation of the project, while the public partner only provides financing while the project is in use or active; Design-Build-Operate-Transfer-Under this financing strategy, the private partner designs, builds and operates, for a limited time, the project, and after that specific period of time, the facility is transferred to the public partner.

Others include, Build-Transfer-Operate-Under this financing strategy, the private partner builds and transfers the project to the corresponding public partner. Subsequently, the public partner opts to lease the operation of the facility to the private sector, under a long-term lease; Build-Own-Operate-Transfer-Under this financing strategy, the public partner builds, owns and operates the project for a limited time, until a certain time when the facility is transferred, free of charge, including ownership to the private agency; Rental-Under this financing strategy, the public owner leases the facility to a private company. The private company must operate and will provide maintenance to the facility according to the specified terms, including additions or the remodeling process; Concession-Under this financing strategy, the public agency will partner with a private company, granting all the exclusive rights to operate and maintain for a specific period of time, under specific terms of the contract. The public partner will have power over the property, but the private partner will have proprietary rights over any additions incurred while operating under his domain; Dispossession-Under this financing strategy, the public partner will make a total or partial transfer of the facility to the private sector. The government could include specific clauses in the sales agreement that require investments and modernizations in the facility, and the continuation of the services that are provided.

As with all business decisions, there are costs and benefits associated with all capitalization strategies. Financial advisers help their clients isolate and weigh the costs and benefits of each financing strategy. And recommend the financing option that provides the maximum net benefit according to the stipulated evaluation criteria. In the next article we will examine some keys to the success of public-private partnerships considered the best practices in the industry.

Business

The Original Frank Ocean Postcard Is On Its Way Back To The Museum

Original Frank Ocean Postcard

Frank Ocean, the multi-dimensional artist of modern art, once again has released his latest offering of fresh sounding music called “Nikes”. The album is designed as a couture album that is presented in a gatefold style album cover with a bluish tinted background. Frank Ocean’s artwork will appear on all four sides of the album in full color. This will be a gorgeous addition to your walls and is sure to become a conversation piece.

The Frank Ocean Poster Blonde album cover…The Frank Ocean poster blushing design on each of the four sides of the album cover… This will be a fantastic addition to your walls as a conversation piece and will make a beautiful gift for anyone of any age. The colorful images of the sea… These are blended images of… The colors of the sea are blended with elements from nature including seashells, coral, light blue & green leaves, rays of sun, sea anemones and fish. This creates a serene atmosphere for those who like to contemplate the natural world in their homes.

frank ocean poster

This poster will beautify any wall in which it is hung and will add beauty to any room in your house whether in the kitchen, living room or bedroom. The Frank Ocean poster is a remarkable work of art. This poster will adorn the walls of your home in the form of a Frank Ocean A4 pinup!

The Original Frank Ocean Postcard Is On Its Way Back To The Museum

The Frank Ocean poster was initially launched as a limited edition print run of only 500 copies and was printed on premium quality ink and paper. Limited to only 50 pieces being produced, this opal became a huge success with its stunning results. Frank Ocean signed the front and back of each piece with his name and his birthdate. He also included a simple message to his fans “Thank You”. Each piece of this breathtaking artwork is individually hand-crafted by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Now there are a variety of choices for those who would like to own a copy of the original signed Frank Ocean poster. There is a choice of two sizing options available to those who would like to own this amazing artwork. There is a choice of either stretched canvas or an aqueous version of the Frank Ocean inspired design on premium quality museum quality canvas. Also there are two option of double sided posters available in either a matte finish or a gloss finish. The matte option is printed on high quality museum quality canvas and can be ordered by the standard size or by a larger size to fit more of your favourite photos.

If you would like to buy more than one copy of this gorgeous piece of artwork you will be able to choose a solution that best suits your needs. If you would like two posters or a collection of posters then you will be able to choose a solution that will provide you with an unlimited number of Frank Ocean prints, hand signed art and posters. If you prefer a set of double sided posters then a matte version of the original painted design in black and white or a gloss acrylic version of the poster can be chosen from the options that are available. Also if you want a large quantity of prints then you will be able to choose a solution that provides you with enough quantities of canvas to cover all of your needs.

Real Estate

Choosing interior paint colors

Many times in our lives we paint or hire professional painting contractors to paint the walls we see in our homes. Either way, a lot of work, time and money goes into this area of ​​home improvement, and the design should be one that we are extremely happy with, without being forced to repeat the same procedure in just a couple of years. Interior paints have come full circle with durability and long-lasting qualities, so choosing the right colors is a must from the start of any interior paint job. Below is a checklist, making it easy to choose paint colors, in the hope that this will help you in your next interior color decorating design.

1) Try to acquire a great deck of colors: Most major paint companies have large color platforms available to borrow until you have chosen your paint colors. These normally cost an average of $ 10.00 if purchased separately. Regardless of which company you choose, all paint manufacturers have their own line of paint colors in a wide spectrum of colors. Don’t be overwhelmed by the myriad of color options this color palette uses, as will be explained later.

2) Look around your house: Find the most predominant colors already in your home. They can be furniture, curtains, carpets, brick and stone for fireplaces, countertops, cabinets and tiles. Other areas that are normally overlooked, but have a direct impact on what colors to live with, are in your wardrobe. Open the closet doors to see the general colors of the clothes. Once it is lowered, it will match the matching wall colors while standing inside your home.

3) Choose a main wall color: Choose a main wall color that is universal throughout the home. If you need warmth and appeal, but nothing too dramatic, choose a wall color that complements your entire interior without the need for other colors. Do not try to match a predominant color that already exists in the home, such as carpet, but must be from the same color family. Some painting contractors in your area may offer free interior color consultations as part of painting services. If you do your homework first, you will get a second opinion at no charge.

4) Apply paint swatches: Interior paint doesn’t come cheap, although one of the least expensive interior decorating tasks is bringing your interior to current color dimensions. A high-quality interior paint typically costs between $ 25 and $ 50 per gallon. Once a paint company mixes quantities of your choice of color, they cannot be returned, so it is imperative to make sure beforehand. Seeing only color swatches in paint color decks is close, but can be very misleading. Light plays a huge role when viewing paint colors, so shop around or ask your painting contractor to purchase a liter of colors, painting a large rectangle on the walls where the color is to be chosen. This will ensure that your choice of color is what you originally intended on the color chip.

5) Bringing additional colors to the home: Once the predominant color is reduced, bringing color and life into the home is the exciting part. Many rooms in the house may have a different theme or a person living in that room, such as a daughter or son. Choosing a favorite color, painting an accent wall, makes that particular room more pleasant. The theater room can be soft and muted, while the dining room can be a crimson color if it is a meat eater.

6) Few universal paint colors in a home: Cabinets, doors, wood, and trim should all be the same throughout the home. Newer colored decorations in the home tend to paint the ceilings in different colors in specific rooms, while most ceilings are white. Painting ceilings in darker colors results in a smaller and more personal look, as many formal dining rooms and movie theaters are seeing this done. Open family rooms that stay with bright white ceilings.

7) Optical illusions can drastically affect the way we perceive interior space and colors: That’s why most painting contractors recommend sampling large rectangles on the walls by purchasing a small quantity, such as a quart. Color can be used to make spaces bigger or smaller, wider or taller, while it can enhance lighting. Add character or make a room feel cozier or cooler. Our perception of color depends on the properties of light entering the home from windows, doors, and skylights.