Choosing colors for your home is not easy. Matching colors and
finishes with use and aesthetics is indeed a challenge. Everyone in the family may
have conflicting individual opinions and preferences. The best way to begin a
painting project may perhaps be to ask first ‘How NOT to choose?’, rather than
‘How to choose?’ Such a question brings
into focus the common mistakes people often make when painting homes. Here are 5 Common Pitfalls which are avoidable and
which you should avoid.
Ignore NOT the effect of light
The amount of natural light differs from
room to room. So too do shadows and artificial light. Get applied to a wall a
brush stroke of the paint you think would be good. See how it looks during the
day and at night. If the effect is not what you wanted, tell the professional
painter why you don’t like it. Ask for expert suggestion, apply a brush stroke of
the new paint and see whether you like it now.
Choose NOT the paint color first
The second common pitfall to avoid is to
paint a room first, and then go for matching fabrics and furnishings. The right
way would just be the opposite. Choose first the fabrics and furnishings you
love. Then choose from myriad paint colors, shades and finishes to make alive
the fabrics and furnishings, walls, ceiling and the floors.
Attempt NOT a medley of colors
We expect a home painted in different
bright colors to be dazzling. But in reality it can turn out to be gaudy, and
give a bizarre look. The more the colors used, the greater the possibility of
their mismatch with spaces, furnishings and fabrics. Generally, no more than
one or two primary colors along with a couple of secondary accents would just
be fine.
Curb NOT experimentation
It is not safe to be too safe either. It’s
your home: it should be painted the way you want it, not the way others want
it. Don’t be afraid to be unconventional; experimentation leading to elation should
be given due weight. Blue walls with bright red drapes may appear horrible, but
not monotonous. Try out samples of fabrics and furnishings against samples of
wall colors and finishes to see what pleases your eyes and what doesn’t.
Neglect NOT the focus of use
The prime use of a room dictates its color
choice. A teenager’s room should reflect buoyant dynamism. It demands brighter
and more colors than in other rooms. But those colors will not go with the
unostentatious ambience of a study, library or home office.
In a word, the paint colors and finishes you choose for your home
should reflect your family’s style. They
should promote your emotional well-being. Your likes and preferences dictate
your choices; coupled with the expertise of a professional painting company,
your dream of a snug, cozy home comes true.
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