Odds are that, as you stroll around your Philadelphia, PA home, there is at least one room you would like to have repainted. It is easy to get stuck somewhere between the desire to paint a room and actually doing it, and color selection can play a big role in that. It is easy to hang swatches and try out sample paint colors but when is it time to pull the trigger? Anxiety…
Fear not! To ease your worries we are serving up six painting tips for selecting the perfect paint color for your situation and style.
Start Small– If you want to experiment with a new color in your space but feel like you may overdo it or make an interior decorating blunder, start small. Incorporate your proposed wall paint color in a large piece of art or as an accent wall. If you like the color, you can always add more when you are ready.
Think About Flow– When contemplating a paint color for your living room, ask yourself how it would work with your hallway or dining room paint color. You want your house to have a flow that feels cohesive but not matchy-matchy.
Consider Your Lighting– Lighting is a key element in any room and it is important to consider when selecting a new hue for your space. Keep in mind that colors will appear stronger when used as all over wall paint or next to a large window. For the best fit, be sure to look at your sample paint colors in all the lighting your room will experience.
Paint That Plays Nice– You want to go with painting ideas that will work with the existing base pieces in your space such as your furniture and area rugs. Be sure to keep all this in mind when selecting a new color: What will you be keeping, and what can you swap out to work with your proposed selection?
Set The Mood– What sort of ambiance are you hoping to create in your space and how will your wall paint color help you achieve that? For restful, comfy spaces, lighter neutrals work well but for energetic, active rooms consider a brighter hue.
Be Brave– At the end of the day, if you love it and it speaks life to you, then it was the right choice. “You are the artist of your own environment, You shouldn’t be afraid to experiment and then adjust and tweak,” says Glidden color marketing manager Barbara Richardson. Color is a deeply personal preference so do not be afraid to curate a space using painting ideas that work for you and your family rather than the interior decorating pros.
If you are ready to take the leap on a fresh coat of paint for your Atlantic County, NJ home, check out the beautiful colors in our interior portfolio then go online to schedule an estimate. Let us guide you into a new paint color from selection to perfectly executed finish.