Choosing a paint color for your home can be one of the most difficult decorating decisions, but with a few tips it's easy.
First, pick your favorite object in the room such as a rug, wall art, or a piece of furniture. The colors in this piece will set the scheme for the rest of the room.
Second, pick colors that match that favorite piece and coordinate those.
Third, pick accents to bring the color scheme together. For most people, the "best part" of choosing colors is completing the look with accents and furniture. Everything from chairs to window treatments can help coordinate your color scheme.
Extra note:Carefully choose your color theme. For example, cool colors give the illusion of space, while warm colors tend to create warm and cozy spaces.
Once you have made a decision on your colors go to your local paint store and purchase small samples of them and try them on the wall. A lot of people make the mistake of buying gallons of paint without trying it and end up disliking. In order to prevent this try the colors on first.
Lastly, choosing the best finish or sheen of the paint. In high traffic areas or areas where the walls might need whipped down like kitchens, bathrooms, foyers or your child's bedroom you should use an eggshell or satin sheen for easy clean up. For low traffic areas, walls with imperfections or large vaulted rooms a flat sheen may be the best choice.
If you are still having trouble making the paint color decision you should get a free consultation from a house painting professional.
By:Geoff Sharp
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