Planning to change the look of your home anytime soon? Painting is one of the ways one can freshen up any space, but sometimes, choosing the right paint for a given room can be a problem. House And Garden has some simple tips and rules to follow when choosing a paint for the room.
According to the site, the first tip in choosing the right color is to plan which room needs to be painted or which furniture in the house needs to be spiced up. Next, when choosing the right paint, the color must work with the lighting. It is important to know what the color will look like when it is under natural or artificial light because the effects could be different.
Paint can also be used to make architectural details and textures inside the room. However, if there are unwanted details on the wall, the correct paint can also cover them up. If there are some details that need to stand out, it is suggested to use stronger color tones or emphasize these spaces by applying a different color to put emphasis on them.
If there is a piece of art or decoration that should stand out inside the room, pick a dominant color behind the picture instead of painting it just white. The paint itself can also be the main decoration of the room. By adding subtle or dramatic visual textures like colors of metal, copper and bronze, flat walls can be converted into interesting spaces.
More importantly, when choosing the right paint, HGTV said to always choose a color scheme that will fit the mood of the room. For example, in the bedroom which is supposed to be a place of resting and soothing, paint with soft colors and neutrals must be used. For the dining area which is a place where people socialize, choose a paint color that is stimulating.
