Are your walls shades of cream, eggshell, or bone? Are you swimming in a sea of stark white? Or does your home resemble a circus with bright colors splattered all over your walls? Whatever the case, color is the root of your design scheme and choosing correct colors is a big decision.
As you may already know, “neutrals” are the popular trend right now. It might be obvious to you that a neutral color on the walls allows what's inside the room to take the spotlight. But, if you are not a neutral lover and you are into bold or bright color, you like the room as a whole to make a great impact or statement. Both are correct if you know how to pick and choose color and both can be mistakes if you can’t. Personally, I like mellow and light shades of colors, and I know I am not alone. But, overall color should influence mood.
When thinking of color for a particular room in your home, don’t just choose the color that you are sure you want to paint it. Be careful to see that the color you have chosen will blend with the rest of your house because you do not want it to stick out like a sore thumb; unless that is the look you’re going for. Remember, a smooth transition is key.
Instead of going to your local paint store and staring at the wall full of color chips for what seems like an endless hodgepodge of rainbow, try pulling inspiration from a piece of fabric or a piece of art and bring it with you. No matter what, get a sample of the color/colors you would like to paint and try it on a piece of the wall in your room. Painting is a trial and error process and it may even be smart to get a sample of a shade lighter or a shade darker. You will be surprised that you might be drawn to a different shade of the same color you love.
You know, color doesn’t have to be an understatement. Textures, crown moldings, chair rails, and wallpaper treatments are all options that can make your walls come to life. A conversation we will discuss next time…
As you may already know, “neutrals” are the popular trend right now. It might be obvious to you that a neutral color on the walls allows what's inside the room to take the spotlight. But, if you are not a neutral lover and you are into bold or bright color, you like the room as a whole to make a great impact or statement. Both are correct if you know how to pick and choose color and both can be mistakes if you can’t. Personally, I like mellow and light shades of colors, and I know I am not alone. But, overall color should influence mood.
When thinking of color for a particular room in your home, don’t just choose the color that you are sure you want to paint it. Be careful to see that the color you have chosen will blend with the rest of your house because you do not want it to stick out like a sore thumb; unless that is the look you’re going for. Remember, a smooth transition is key.
Instead of going to your local paint store and staring at the wall full of color chips for what seems like an endless hodgepodge of rainbow, try pulling inspiration from a piece of fabric or a piece of art and bring it with you. No matter what, get a sample of the color/colors you would like to paint and try it on a piece of the wall in your room. Painting is a trial and error process and it may even be smart to get a sample of a shade lighter or a shade darker. You will be surprised that you might be drawn to a different shade of the same color you love.You know, color doesn’t have to be an understatement. Textures, crown moldings, chair rails, and wallpaper treatments are all options that can make your walls come to life. A conversation we will discuss next time…
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