Everybody needs an update once in awhile. Just like we rejuvenate our wardrobe throughout the years, our homes need a little TLC from time to time as well. Here are five ways you can spruce up your home. Choose a Color Scheme for Your Living Space Creating a color scheme is more than justRead More
How to Prepare for a Paint or Stain Match
At James T. Davis, we have complete lines of interior and exterior paints, as well as stains, specialty paints and primers. But, did you know that we can also match paint to fit any existing paint or stain surface? Our process for matching paint or stain is simple, but thorough. We run the desired colorRead More
A Peek Inside: Victoria Bartholomew’s Historic Home
If you venture just a few minutes from the beaten path of downtown Lynchburg, you’ll find yourself transported to another world and era entirely. Washington Street is where locals can get a glimpse of what Lynchburg may have looked like in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The street immediately brings to mind Victorian eraRead More
How to Choose The Right Primer
Using primer during a paint project can make or break the quality of the finished product. A primer is an undercoat that acts as a preparatory coating put on materials before painting. The primer makes sure that paint adheres better to the surface, increases durability and provides additional protection for the material being painted. BeforeRead More
A Peek Inside: Daryl and Johanna Calfee’s Renovation
When Daryl and Johanna Calfee found a listing on Craigslist for a 1980s home right off of Timberlake Road in Lynchburg, they knew they were embarking on a different type of renovation journey. The Calfees, who are known in the local community for flipping need-to-be-loved homes in the Lynchburg area, have always leaned more towardRead More
How to Find Your Decorating Style
The process of decorating and curating items for our homes goes something like this: It’s never done. Trends change, tastes fluctuate and we sometimes find ourselves with a mix of decor items that aren’t quite eclectic, but instead are a bit confusing. Evaluate Your Current Decor The key to decorating your home in a wayRead More
How to Choose the Right Roller Cover
With Spring around the corner, there’s no better time to start planning for your home painting projects. But, before you get started, there are a few logistical details to nail down first. Which room will you start with? Which paint color should you choose? How do you budget for the project? And, finally, what toolsRead More
Cozy Cover: James T. Davis’s 2018 Color of the Year
Color brings life to every part of our lives. We are surrounded by it on a daily basis. It can be as vivid as an autumn leaf or as subtle as a misty day. Without color, life would be muted and bare—That is why we believe in color. Color is transformative and is more thanRead More
