A third central Kentucky location of The Painted Horse has opened in Richmond.

The family-friendly home improvement destination has established its three stores in the Lexington area over the past six years.

“Our growth is a combination of being a one-stop-shop for home and commercial decorating supplies and employees who have in-depth knowledge and resources to answer questions and provide suggestions,” said President and CEO Jimmy Flynt. “We’re not just a paint store. You can also purchase blinds, shades, shutters, window treatments, wallpaper, flooring, and home decor items. Our staff includes design specialists with whom you can make free in-home design appointments. “

Flynt also attributes the growth of his business to a wave of home improvement projects during the pandemic.

“Money previously set aside for travel and entertainment is now spent on beautifying homes and creating new spaces such as home offices and media rooms,” Flynt said.

The Painted Horse offers consumers an inspiring array of free resources to create the perfect living space. Information on the psychology of color explains how color affects the mood of a room. A paint calculator takes measurements of the room and produces the exact amount of paint required. The Personal Color Viewer allows a person to upload a photo of a space and “try out” different paint colors.

“We try to be helpful and show customers the latest trends,” Flynt said. “For example, voice-activated shutters and blinds can be opened and closed using a device like Amazon’s Alexa. Newer blinds save even more on utility bills. by preventing heat from entering during the summer and cold from entering during the winter. “

The Painted Horse is an ode to the Bluegrass State and its international reputation for its magnificent horse farms and races. The company is involved in the local community by sponsoring non-profit events and donating funds to serve those less fortunate.

In fact, The Painted Horse is the main co-sponsor of the Lexington Alano Celebrity Golf Classic which runs October 17-18. and experienced faces who serve the recovery community and their families.

The Golf Classic begins on Sunday 17th October with a formal dinner and live / silent auctions at The Campbell House featuring famous guests such as Hall of Fame jockeys, British basketball stars and many others. The golf tournament begins the next day.

“We encourage people to register for dinner, auctions or golf by visiting www.alanoclassic.com. At the same time, we also want people to know that the experts at The Painted Horse are available to consult with them on all of their work. projects yourself, “said Flynt.” We are strongly committed to being an integral part of the surrounding community. “

The Painted Horse locations include Richmond Road in Lexington and Paris Pike in Georgetown. The new Richmond store is located at 420 Eastern Bypass.

For more information call (859) 523-0469 or visit www.paintedhorseusa.com