Your paint choices determine your home's look and mood. But, of course, you would not want to look at colors you do not like every day when you walk into your home. Therefore, this blog curates four dos and don'ts to guide your paint selection journey.
Dos
Below are four dos to ensure you get the best out of your paint selection.
Choose the Appropriate Finish
The paint finish significantly impacts how beautiful and durable your paint will be. Even if you select the best colors but go for an inappropriate finish, you will not achieve the best out of your color selection. For instance, infrequently used rooms and ceilings look good with a flat paint finish. Conversely, a semi-gloss finish is ideal for humid rooms like bathrooms to preserve your paint.
Plan the Whole Space
Ideate the colors and tones you will put in every room before you start the project. Ensure that the shades generate a coordinated and thoughtful flow in all rooms. Also, different paints and finishes work well on certain surfaces. So, factor in other things like trim and wooden cabinets that may need a unique finish.
Consider the Undertone
Many primary neutral colors like gray and white come in different warmth and tones. For instance, white usually contains a touch of blue, yellow, green, or peach. So, consider how the undertones will match your home's furniture, floor, tiles, and other elements. Otherwise, if you choose an undertone that does not match other components of the room, the colors will clash and make your room look weird.
Remember the Room's Mood
Colors speak a lot about the mood of a given room. Once you know the feeling you want each room to radiate, you will learn how to pick the best paint color. For instance, use brighter colors and warmer tones for vibrant rooms. Conversely, gray, blue, and yellow would work perfectly if you prefer a restful atmosphere.
Don'ts
When you invest in a home or project, you don’t want to make mistakes in the final lap. So, avoid the four mistakes below that may cause your house's finish to look less than ideal.
Don't Pick Paint Colors Before Furnishings and Décor
Do not work in an empty room when you sample the colors. Instead, have some décor or furniture which you will use to determine how your paint will look with other elements. Usually, you can easily find paint that matches your furniture and decor. However, if you choose the paint first, you may struggle to find fabrics that match your paint color.
Don't Paint All Rooms Different
So many beautiful paint colors are available, and you may want each on different walls. Nonetheless, your house will look overwhelming if you paint a different color for each room. Instead, you could opt for four to five complementary colors to avoid a color overload.
Don't Ignore Natural Light
Paint usually experiences a slight change in appearance under different light. You may have a dramatic look if you pick a color that does not match the light level in a given room. To test how a given tone would look in different light conditions, paint swatches in various rooms under different light conditions. Then, monitor the feel of the color throughout the day to determine the best fit.
Don't Pick Bright Colors Only
Bright colors may be too strong and harsh to the eyes. You could mix a bright color with a dull one to tone down your rooms and still get the desired feel. However, if you want to settle for a brighter shade, keep your furnishings neutral. The reason is that neutral colors balance the mood and go with almost any décor or furniture in your room.
The best choice of paint color is not always straightforward. Fortunately, you do not have to go through the process alone. If you need further guidance, Koontz Hardware
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