As you may know firsthand, a new paint colour can have a huge effect on the look of your home’s interior. Not only can it have a dramatic effect on your home, but it is also one of the least pricy options in terms of updating the look of your space. Here are a few tips that will help you choose the right colours for your house.
Consider Key Elements of Your Home
One way you can choose the right colours for your home is by considering some of its key elements. For the example, it is important to consider the colour of the flooring of your home when you choose the paint colours. Not only does the colour of the flooring serve as a sort of “anchor” for the room, it can also affect the colour of the walls due to the reflections.
Not only should you consider the colour of the flooring, but you should also keep the colours of the furnishings in mind. Try to choose a color that coordinates with the color scheme of the furnishings in order to create a sense of unity in your home. It’s better to have the paint colours match the furnishings than the other way around, as furnishings tend to be rather expensive and difficult to replace. On the other hand, changing the colour of the walls is not only a simple process but also rather inexpensive.
Pay Attention to Lighting
It is vital that you pay close attention to lighting when considering the paint colour palettes for your home. There’s a good reason why the vast majority of paint stores encourage their customers to use light boxes while testing out the paint chips.
The colour of the paint will be most true in natural daylight. Usually, incandescent lighting will emphasize yellows and the warms tones present in the paint colour. On the other hand, fluorescent lighting will bring out the blue in the paint colour. Therefore, you should keep the effect of lighting in mind when choosing paint colours, as lighting can have a drastic effect.
If a room receives plenty of natural sunlight, a bold colour may end up being far too bright, especially if you opt to use the colours on all four walls. You likely wouldn’t want to use a bright paint colour next to be a big window. Instead bright colours are often more effective when used on just one wall in a room that receives indirect or artificial lighting.
Consider the Mood
Before you make the final selection of paint colours for your home, you should take the time to consider the mood of your home. If you’re like most homeowners, there is likely a mood or theme you’d like to achieve in the space of your home. For example, you may want the mood of your bedroom to be peaceful. Therefore, you likely wouldn’t choose a colour like neon green for the bedroom. When choosing the paint colour palette for your home, the desired mood or theme for the space will serve as your guide.
As you can see, there are many things you should consider when choosing the right colours for your house. If you encounter any issues or need advice, call us now at 086 608 1817.
