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E-12 Fall Home Improvement Wednesday, September 27, 2017 The Press-Dispatch With mail-in rebate, get a FREE GE Café TM dishwasher when you buy three other select GE Café TM appliances. *Check geappliances.com/cafebuy3 for details. Maximum redemption value $1,000. Via online or mail-in rebate. Get a Café dishwasher BUY 3 FREE With Mail-in * Rebate "The kitchen is the life of the party, for sure." –Melissa Lowe, 2nd Generation GE ® Owner FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD. Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. RCS Superstore 1704 Hart Street Vincennes 812-882-1191 1704 HART STREET, VINCENNES 812-882-1191 • rcsappliances.com Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-5pm, Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-5pm We Service What We Sell! RCS SUPERSTORE Add color to your kitchen (StatePoint) If your kitch- en is bland or boring, it's time for an update. Consid- er those home projects that add pops of color and beau- ty, inspiring you to do your best culinary work. Here are three beautiful ways to add new hues to any kitchen. Natural Color For a verdant, fragrant and useful pop of color, grow an herb garden right in your kitchen. From lav - ender to basil to chives, you can brighten your kitchen with natural colors, while adding some zest to salads, stews and more. Evaluate your kitchen for direct sunlight to determine the ideal size and shape of your garden, then get cre- ative. Many people choose to create a hanging wall gar- den. Others prefer a tiered counter for the floor or pots for the countertop. Functional Focal Point Consider creating a fo- cal point in your kitchen in an eye-catching color that adds vitality to the space. One great way to do this is by focusing on the heart of every kitchen - - the range. Experts point out that black finishes in the kitchen have reemerged as a trending de- sign element this year. So if you do choose black, you may prefer to emphasize this selection with a gloss finish, which can add a layer of elegance, drama and so- phistication to the kitchen. Standard colors are of- fered everywhere, but for something more unexpect- ed, seek out brands that al- so offer customization in ad- dition to classic choices like gloss black, such as ILVE. Through its Custom Col- or Program, you can select one of 213 R AL Classic col- ors for your range or hood. The brand, known for pro- fessional quality custom Ital- ian appliances for the home, offers ranges in six standard American sizes, as well as a "city-sized" 24" option. Both single and double oven op- tions are available, as well as dual fuel and all gas connec- tion choices. What's more, you can further customize the legs and accents of your appliance in various finish- es and looks. Another brand offering brilliant color options such as gloss red and light blue is Verona, which offers ap- pliances that use exclusive cooking technology to min- imize fuel and energy con- sumption, and provide safe and efficient cooking. Brilliant Backsplash For a cohesive look, con- sider the focal point of your kitchen and build out from there with a beautiful back- splash. Backsplashes are stylishly versatile and near- ly any kitchen benefits aes- thetically from the addition of one. Choices of materials include mosaic glass tiles, marble and metal - - the pos- sibilities are nearly endless – giving you a lot of flexibili- ty in color and texture. The kitchen is the center of the home, where families make not only meals, but memories, too. Add beau- tiful bursts of color to the space to make it a place you love to spend time. home's energy efficiency with a Home Energy Rat- ing System (HERS) Index Score from the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET), a non-profit standards-making body for building energy efficiency rating and certification sys- tems. More than 2 million homes across the country have a HERS Index Score, which tells homeowners and prospective buyers how their homes compare to oth- er similar ones in terms of energy usage. Think of it as the home industry's version of the MPG (miles per gal- lon) rating that you find in the auto industry. The low- er a home score, the higher its efficiency. ENERGY Continued from page 11 MAKEOVER ideas to refresh a room (StatePoint) Looking to bring new energy to a space? Hoping to update that outdated décor? These easy tips can help you revitalize any space in your home with minimal time and ef- fort - - utilizing color, accessories, ac- cents and more. A New Color Scheme Looking at the same wall color day after day can be uninspiring. Consid- er a new color scheme to change the dynamic of your space. Blue hues are shown to create a calming, tran- quil effect, making them the perfect choice for a baby's nursery or spa- like bathroom. Pastels are also a fun way to stim- ulate the same soft, calming effect of blue, and their less saturated nature creates a unique twist. Color is also a great way to explore new looks. Both coastal and farm- house styles are easy to accomplish through a neutral color palette, giv- ing you plenty of opportunities to in- corporate your unique style accents. Find a Focal Point When choosing a design aesthetic, many find inspiration from an acces- sory, like a piece of artwork or tex- tile. However, highly functional ob- jects that feature great design can al- so serve as your muse. One such ex- ample is a ceiling fan. Its elevated, and often central location, can serve as a stylish focal point, while enhanc- ing comfort. Whether you decide to incorpo- rate a fan that blends into the exist- ing style or opt for a statement piece, the addition can help put a new spin on your room. Consider stylish, yet timeless options, such as the Hep- burn from Hunter Fan Company. Its mid-century, modern flair is comple- mented by light and airy colors, com- bined with a brass finish. Accessories and Accents Revamp a tired space with new and inexpensive accessories. A new du- vet cover, vibrant pillows, or a state- ment floor rug can help to refresh a room without a high price tag. Add- ing in mixed metal items can add tex- ture to an otherwise boring counter- top, while positioning items in groups of threes can create a visually pleas- ing setup. Go shopping in your own home. You can also switch things up by us- ing objects from around the house, to make a space new again. Decorat- ing a built-in bookshelf with jars, can- dles, pottery and those favorite items you just can't find the right place for, can make your room feel new without having to purchase anything at all. Updating a room doesn't need to cost a fortune or take months to com- plete. Mini-makeovers that focus on smaller details can make all the dif- ference.