Choosing Beautiful Colors for the Residential Painter to Use in Your Home

When it comes to choosing gorgeous colors to personalize the interior walls of your home, you may not be brave enough to use bold colors like deep blue, barn red, dark violet, or stunning teal. However, with a few tried and true steps, you too can begin to enjoy the bold, bright, and beautiful colors that will liven up your home! And with the help of a residential painter, those colors will delight your senses as soon as you'd like.

If you're having trouble choosing colors, narrow down your choices by choosing three of your favorite color groups. All colors fall within seven categories: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet. Once your three groups are chosen, you've considerably narrowed down your options. Now it's time to take a walk around your home.

Look for colors throughout your home which fall into the categories that you've chosen. You'll probably find many shades of those favorite colors throughout your home. From the pillows on your couch to the artwork on your walls, you'll be provided with many options! Once again, take your time and choose your three favorites. Now it's time to head to the store.

At the store, search for the colors you've chosen from the items already in your home. You may even want to bring the items with you and compare the colors to the sample sheets. Begin by looking at the darkest color on the swatch. If you like that one, you can safely assume that you'll be able to use it or one of the lighter shades. However, if you begin with the lighter shades, all the colors begin to look the same. If this task is too daunting, you can have a residential painter bring samples to your home.

Before you purchase the paint, you'll also need to consider what finish you'd like. A flat finish provides color without shine. Satin (or egg-shell) offer a fairly flat finish that's easily cleaned. Satin is ideal for homes where little children live. Fingerprints and other stains are easily scrubbed from the walls without removing the paint. Semi-gloss has a glossy finish that is also easy to clean.

Once you've decided on colors, shades, and finishes, purchase a sample of each color you're thinking of using. Paint a 4-inch square on your wall and observe the effect for at least a day or two. You'll see how the color looks during the bright sunlight of the day, during the dusky morning and evening lighting, and during the low light during the night. If you still like the color, contact your residential painter and let him know you're ready to add some color to your walls!

You deserve to make your home your own and enjoy every minute you spend within its walls. Choosing beautiful colors will create an environment you'll love!

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The Best Paint Colors for a Small Space

Are you still under the misconception that a completely white color palette will make a small apartment or house appearing even larger? This couldn't be further from the truth!

You don't have to live in a stark white environment if you're trying to make the most out of a cramped living space. Instead, you can choose your color palette wisely to make small rooms appear larger and help crowded areas seem warm and inviting.

Here's where to begin...

Paint with Sharp Colors

Instead of going with a dull color palette for a tiny apartment, it's better to paint with vibrant, sharp colors in your theme. This may include electric blue, bright fuchsia, sunny yellow, and vibrant green instead of less intense hues.

The trick to painting a small home or apartment? Use sharp color combinations while leaving negative space in between to enhance the openness of a limited area.

In addition, it also helps to use unexpected accent colors to draw the eye away from a small room in a home. For example, a bright splash of color on a living room wall can add an element of excitement to a room.

You can also start out on a bold note by painting an entryway in a dark, rich hue to transition into a lighter, brighter color palette in the dining room, living room, and kitchen so that other areas of the house appear roomier in comparison.

Consider the Function of Each Room

If you're focusing on one small room in your home, like a breakfast nook, it may do best with a bright jolt of color to add energy to the space. For example, a breakfast nook can be painted in sunny yellow or a deeper hue, like cinnamon.

In a space like a breakfast nook with little natural light, deep colors often work best since incandescent lamps may be used for lighting; artificial light will help deep hues like crimson or cinnamon to appear richer and fuller.

Conversely, a tiny bathroom may fare better with soothing, cool shades like pale green, blue, or lavender. Nonetheless, this doesn't mean that you have to avoid vibrant colors altogether. A lively hue used in a small space can still pack a powerful punch.

Add a Cozy Element

When in doubt, there's nothing wrong with sticking with a neutral shade in a dark room with little lighting. For example, a small bedroom will do well with a dark, comforting paint color like gray, which can help a tiny room to feel even cozier.

In this case, a small living room or bedroom will benefit from a dark, deep color that can provide comfort and even promote relaxation in the absence of natural light. When painting with a dark color in a small room, make sure to decorate to provide balance with lighter shades of gray and cream in bedding or living room furniture.

The good news is that painting a small space to help it appear larger isn't governed by one set of rules. You can use bright hues to liven up a little room or stick with dark neutrals to help a tiny room feel cozy and inviting.

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