Do not be afraid of the paint! It is one of your best friends as a homeowner. And it is a very economical way to change the look and feel of your home. If a color doesn’t turn out quite how you expected, choose another color and begin again. A good place to start in choosing interior paint colors for your home is to let a fixture piece of furniture inspire your color choice. Also, you might want to have a vibrant or dark color as a statement room in your home, but then other rooms around it should be less intense in hue and moving into neutrals. Lighter color paint will make a room feel more spacious and create a lighter atmosphere.
What Finish Should You Use?
A traditional rule of thumb when choosing paint sheens or finishes is the higher the sheen the higher the shine. High sheen paints, or gloss, is more durable and easy to clean. High gloss finishes work well in baths and kitchens that see a lot of use and need a lot of cleaning. Other rooms such as bedrooms, can take a flat or matte finish. Eggshell and satin sheen are appropriate for family and living rooms.
Choosing a Color
In general, dark colors will tend to make a room appear smaller. However, if you have your heart set on eggplant walls, consider it for a small setting area instead of a large room. Then, surround a dark-hued room with more neutral, lighter tones. It will draw the eye toward the fixture room you have created.
It is also a good idea to go with a more neutral color palette to make a home feel more spacious. This also gives you the decorating freedom to use a bold color in statement furniture like a couch or table.
Trip to the Hardware Store
Every paint job seems to begin in your local hardware store. Here you can find free color chips and purchase small cans of paint to take home and apply to you walls to see how it looks. This is an affordable and fun visit that can save costly mistakes. Your local store will usually have experienced paint professionals who can guide you with your color choices and finishes for free. Use their expertise to your advantage!
