Choosing Interior Paint Colors
When you choose the appropriate interior paint colors for your home, you can revitalize every surface in your home. Walls, ceilings, doors, paneling and trim – all can contribute to minimizing “flaws” in your home and accenting those features that add serious “curb appeal” as visitors or buyers walk through your home.
There are thousands of color combinations available, yet your choices don’t stop there. The multiple paint sheens available also add to the many effects you can accomplish with interior paint. If you feel overwhelmed by the wide variety of choices, we’ve done our best here to create a resource that will help you take control of those options and make them work for you. You will find articles here on how to choose interior paint colors you will feel comfortable with.
Recommended: The best paint colors from Sherwin Williams – “Paint Color Cheat Sheets” – A great short-cut to finding a perfect paint color.
Two relatively recent innovations have made experimenting with color easier than ever: Online color tools and sample-size paints. Many decorating websites and paint retailers offer online programs ...
By Steve Hatcher
(Kamloops, British Columbia )
Many home owners find that choosing interior paint colors can be an intimidating task. There is always the fear that the paint color you choose just does not look as you expected once it has been applied to the ...
In most cases, a designer decorating a room by first selecting wall color. The main color of the room sets the tone for the rest of the room’s decor and influences furniture and fabric pieces. ...
By anonymous.
Choosing paint colors for your home can be frustrating and time consuming, but it doesn’t have to be! The “Choosing Paint Colors Like a ...
By D.Cummings
I think what happens when you go to the paint store and see all the colors that are available is that you become overwhelmed. Many colors start to look good that you normally wouldn’t ...
If you are planning a home painting project, it’s important to choose the right paint, so that you get the best possible results. There are many different types of paint available, so you might need a few ...
By Scarlett
(Houston, Texas)
Whether it’s a palatial master suite or big enough for a single bed, a bedroom often serves as a person’s sanctuary, a retreat from the world. That’s why choosing the right paint colors ...
Basements can be some of the most under-used spaces in a home. If you are thinking about remodeling yours and making it into a livable space, there are some things that you will need to consider. One ...
Determining how your home is going to be painted and what colors are going to be predominant in your decor, can cause decorator stress! If you are choosing colors on your own, whether because you are single or because your ...
By Michael J. Butler, E-Z Painting Inc
(Chicago & New York)
It is hard to color match old paint especially if you don’t know the exact brand and color of the old paint. The first thing you should do is peel or scrape off a piece of the wall and take it to a ...
By Scarlett
(Australia)
Color is one of the key qualities of successful home decorating. Yet many decorators go into a makeover project without a clear understanding of color theory and how it affects the way rooms look. Color ...
By Jatin Dhillon
(Outdoor-Kitchens.org-Outdoor Kitchen Design Guide)
There may have been moments in your life when you have stared at a home magazine and your mind shouted “whoa” at the photos of designer living rooms and bedrooms. You may ...
By Scarlett Lovitt
(Houston, Texas)
Every room in the house deserves its own color in order to make it unique and special. However, you want to make sure that the colors that you use, even though they are in different rooms, coordinate together to make a ...
Everyone would love their own bathroom, but many share a bathroom with the rest of the family. If there is an extra bathroom available, everyone is excited. However a shared bathroom that is ...
Especially in smaller rooms, the use of color can be used effectively to make a room look more spacious. Although lighter shades are traditionally preferred when trying to create the illusion of ...
A bedroom should be a place of relaxation and rejuvenation. It should also be a romantic spot in the house where love and comfort abound. One of the best ways to create such an atmosphere is through ...
Baby pink, blue, or white have traditionally been the go-to colors for a nursery. Soft and soothing, the shades may very well suit some parents, but what about folks who prefer more striking color? In modern ...
For many homeowners, the stairway is an afterthought. It is a means of connecting the floors of the house and not an area for decorating or design. However, painting the stairway with a decorative design or ...
Matching Old Paint Colors, Custom Paint Color Matching and Custom Color Mixing Do you need help in learning how to make custom paint colors, including custom paint color matching or custom color mixing? I’ll give you a ...
A customer with COLOR CONFUSION can be a roadblock to the painting contractor from securing the job, let alone completing it. Some people have no idea of selecting colors and ...
Many older homes often have old tile in the bathroom. Since the colors that were so common decades ago are no longer trendy, there is often a need to decorate around existing tile. If your bathroom has pink ...
By Scarlett
(Houston, Texas)
Today’s open-plan designs for homes, where living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens may be one big space, color becomes a prime way to define spaces and create the focal points that are essential for ...
What are good dining room paint colors? Certain shades can have a powerful effect on appetite and mood. You may have noticed that fast food restaurants rely heavily on reds, yellows, and oranges in their decor. These warm ...
Often my customers are hesitant to add dramatic paint colors to a room, even though they might have bright or vivid colors already in the room. These colors are often in the fabric of furniture or artwork. A great way to ...
By John Kapp
Choosing wall paints is tricky. Choosing one that actually goes well with your floor is even trickier. Here are important do’s and don’ts to remember so you don’t get lost and frustrated in the ...
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