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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Color Combo

| By John Petersik | September 14, 2009 | 968 Comments

Fab Freebie: Color Combo

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***

This week’s giveaway sponsor practically needs no introduction. It’s Valspar Paint (which Meredith successfully figured out last week from our anagram clue). They’re giving away FIVE gallons of their high quality, Ultra Premium interior paint (one each to FIVE of our lucky readers). So we foresee a handful of paint projects in some of your futures… and hopefully some before & after pictures as well.

Valspar Ultra Paint

But Valspar isn’t just offering up paint this week, they’ve also created a great online resource for couples faced with the challenge of combining their styles. The “Love, Our Style” site includes some painting tips via a Painting 101 section, a photo contest where you can win a paint makeover, and – our favorite part – a quiz to help figure out how to merge your aesthetic with your partner’s.

Valspar Love Our Style

And although Sherry and I feel like we’ve figured out our combined style pretty well, we jumped at the chance to see how we fared with the quiz. After 10 simple (and sometimes thought-provoking) multiple choice questions, the quiz revealed that our style is “Relaxed” which came with this description: “You’re in perfect harmony when it comes to your eye for the simple yet functional. When it comes to your home decor, eco-conscious style- like natural textures, tones and sustainable furnishings- can play a big part. Take your love of the outdoors and find inspiration in nature, with warm neutrals.” Pretty dead on, eh? Not to mention that the paint colors they suggested are pretty much right up our alley too.

Valspar Quiz Results

So here’s the scoop on how you can score some free Valspar paint this week:

  • PRIZE: One gallon of Valspar Ultra Premium interior paint in the color/finish of your choice
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “COLOR ME” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: Head over to take the “Love, Our Style” quiz and share your results (and how accurate you think it is)
  • CONTEST CLOSES: Wednesday, September 16th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: Five
  • PRIZE SHIPS: United States only
  • THE USUAL: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!

Get more info on our freebies at our Giveaway FAQs page. Images courtesy of Valspar.

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Comments

  1. Erin says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    COLOR ME…
    The Valspar quiz said we’re relaxed as well! I was just looking at paint swatches for the guest room yesterday…I love Morning Lake!

    Reply
  2. laroux says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    color me… relaxed!

    Reply
  3. Connie says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    Color Me — we are relaxed!

    Reply
  4. Laura@JourneyChic says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    COLOR ME!
    Our next painting project is the master bath and I already have some Valspar colors in mind!

    Reply
  5. Lisa says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    COLOR ME!
    We are “relaxed” which seems about right, especially considering how we have decorated our house together.

    Reply
  6. Abby says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    COLOR ME! I’ve been itching to paint and this would be a great “excuse” :)

    Reply
  7. Philip says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    COLOR ME

    RELAXED CLASSIC
    Only going out with girlfriend, but one of the colors is very close to what I painted my room last friday, so I think it is pretty accurate. Could do my next task of matching your bathroom paint stripes if I win.

    Reply
  8. Amy R. says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    COLOR ME!

    …relaxed!

    Reply
  9. sallie says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    COLOR ME

    we are relaxed.

    Reply
  10. angela conklin says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    COLOR ME! Valspar is my favorite paint. I am redoing some rooms! Perfect timing!

    Reply
  11. lisa p says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    “COLOR ME”

    Reply
  12. Anna says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    COLOR ME! (and our house that we’re putting on the market soon!)

    Reply
  13. Lindsay says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    COLOR ME Tropical Spray! :)

    The quiz says we are “modern”

    Reply
  14. Alicia says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    COLOR ME

    I’ve been wanting to repaint my masterbathroom.

    Reply
  15. Erin W says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    COLOR ME
    betsy’s linen! such a cute name

    Reply
  16. Coffee says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    Color Me!!! :-) i love color!

    Reply
  17. Lexie says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    COLOR ME
    Relaxed modern. I loved the colors they suggested!

    Reply
  18. Laura M. says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    COLOR ME

    I can’t access the quiz at work :(

    Reply
  19. Alicia Schaefer says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    Color Me! We are relaxed…SO true! Our house is blues, greys, whites, and is very clean lined, simple and most of all, relaxing!

    Reply
  20. kristy says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    COLOR ME

    Reply
  21. Stacy says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    COLOR ME! We’d love to repaint our son’s bedroom and make it into a big boy room. The quiz says we are Relaxed and is right on target!

    Reply
  22. Janny A. says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    Color Me!! Relaxed style. I want some paint please!!

    Reply
  23. Cynthia says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    Color me…Country Classic! That’s exactly right. Our home is comfortable and traditional with a somewhat transitional twist. This gallon of paint would be a great start to updating our guest room!

    Reply
  24. MegRuth says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    COLOR ME!

    We’re moving into a new house next week and I will need a whole lotta paint!

    Reply
  25. micah says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    COLOR ME…. relaxed :)

    Reply
  26. Andrea D. says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    COLOR ME! We are closing on our first house next month and I’ve already got a long list going of all the painting projects to be tackled!

    Reply
  27. AfroWhitey says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    COLOR ME

    Being that my style consists of whatever is convenient to display my Star Wards and movie poster collections my wife has relegated my style to my office. so I’d love to get some paint to make it mine

    Reply
  28. Hayley says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    COLOR ME!!!
    We are apparently “relaxed romantic”… I couldn’t agree more!

    Reply
  29. Yvonne says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    Color ME!

    Relaxed Country. So wrong!! Oh, well, I’m sure this isn’t exactly scientific :)

    Reply
  30. jen says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    color me… relaxed too! i can NOT wait to get a new paint color under my nails!

    Reply
  31. alexson says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    COLOR ME
    Relaxed, which is pretty spot on. We moved in in February and the house is mostly “us” now, except for the horrible, very bad, no good office. The walls look like a manila envelope and need some serious paintlove!

    Reply
  32. Jenna says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    COLOR ME!
    The quiz came out Country Classic – which, though I hate to admit it, would probably be a good blending of the two of us. However, I really, really don’t like “country” so out decor is definitely more classic/relaxed.

    Reply
  33. Barbara says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    Color Me!!

    We got relaxed..and it recommended the colors we were already planning on painting in our home!

    Reply
  34. Krista D says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    COLOR ME!

    We too are relaxed!

    Reply
  35. K Baum says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    color me– relaxed modern

    Reply
  36. Nicole says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    COLOR ME.

    Our result was COUNTRY CLASSIC, which is ridiculous if you know us (or if you have seen our house)! But hey, this quizzes are never right, right?

    Reply
  37. Christin says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    COLOR ME!

    Hopefully I’ll have time to take the quiz soon! :)

    Reply
  38. sarah says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:05 pm

    Color me…relaxed! I think the result is right on, but from the way we answered our questions, I wasn’t sure what the result would say! But we’re both really mellow and laid back, so the relaxed vibe is definitely us.

    Reply
  39. Gwen@MurphyGraceHome says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:05 pm

    COLOR ME!

    We are Exotic. The color choices are not so great though, but close.

    Reply
  40. Rebecca says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:05 pm

    COLOR ME
    Country Classic was our answer. Eeeeh, no. I just can’t handle the country thing. Although I did answer the question for my husband so if he answers the result may differ.

    Reply
  41. Julie K says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    COLOR ME

    Country- I’d say we are closer to relaxed/modern but not country at all. But I love the modern colors! Pretty.

    Reply
  42. Erin says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    COLOR ME!!

    I took the quiz for both of us since hubs isn’t around at the moment. I guessed what his answers would be and I’m not sure about the results! Modern Country. Both of us like modern, but neither of us are especially country :P

    Fun quiz, though! We’ll have to take it again later when I get home!

    Reply
  43. Somer says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:07 pm

    COlor me!

    The hubbs and me after taking the quiz got:

    Modern Country
    Urban meets country when you’re together. Have fun with these two styles by incorporating your high fashion sense with your partner’s country charm. Modern tastes love daring and unconventional accents, utilize your partner’s affinity for plaids and stripes. Seek colors that really draw attention in your home

    And that’s definitely our condo!

    Reply
  44. juco says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:07 pm

    COLOR ME!

    I’m retro and minimal – hubby wants comfortable. Together we are Relaxed!

    Reply
  45. Elise says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:07 pm

    COLOR ME!

    Our Dog/Laundry/Mud room needs an update in the worst way!

    Reply
  46. Heather says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    Color me! Relaxed.

    Reply
  47. Rebecca says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    color me

    Reply
  48. Michelle Rowe says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    Color me!

    Reply
  49. TeamAlix says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:09 pm

    COLOR ME…. desperate! I have 2 big painting projects and a gallon woudl be a huge help! Thanks for offering :)

    Reply
  50. Jennifer Rutherford says

    September 14, 2009 at 3:09 pm

    COLOR ME!!!

    I am relaxed as well and have lots of painting projects….and I PROMISE to send before/after photos! ;)

    Reply
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