We are Mississauga painting contractor?and I get a lot of different questions on house painting.?Below is a resource that I have found very useful and the ?ideas might interest you too.
Are you planning to paint your home?
The best thing about paint is it’s a cheap and easy way to change your life. Bored? Paint! Change your mind, paint again! Afraid? Start in a closet or laundry room. Color will completely change your mood.
Here are some easy, interesting tips for choosing color:
- Afraid of color but bored with white? Pick a neutral that you love but go one shade darker to add some interest. If you’re worried about how it will look on the wall, start in a closet or laundry room but remember, light, both interior and exterior, will dramatically change the color’s appearance.
- Use a contrasting color on an accent wall such as behind the television or on the window wall.
- Paint the ceiling a color. A couple of shades lighter or darker than the walls is safe and creates an interesting contrast. I suggest a couple shades lighter in a small space so the ceiling feels higher. In our sunroom, the walls are green (obvious choice!) and the ceiling is the same color. I wanted it to feel like you’re outside in the trees!
- Paint a small powder room black. Yup, it’s fabulous. Black actually makes the room seem larger as the walls disappear. Artwork and gold framed mirrors really pop against the black background.
- Change the sheen. Eggshell creates a matte and less reflective finish. Try high-gloss on the ceiling to reflect light. High gloss on trim makes them easier to wipe clean. Remember, high-gloss will show bumps and dents so make sure you have a smooth surface.
- Try a different beige. It’s easy to stay conservative with a gentle move toward the mushroom, coffee or khaki beiges. Going toward a color is safe, but warmer and far more interesting to the eye.
- Don’t forget brick. I always paint brick fireplaces to match the wall color. The room looks more spacious and clean. I paint the mantels the same color as the rest of the room’s trim.
- Lighting makes a big difference. Your walls will look slightly different at different times of the day and the 4 walls will look different from each other. Natural daylight shows the truest color; incandescent lighting brings out warm tones and yellows; fluorescent lighting casts a blue tone.
- Buy a small “tester” can to try out colors. Paint only one wall or a large space on a single wall. Let it dry. Look at it at different times of the day and evening to determine if you like it before you commit.
- Remember, paint darkens when it dries.
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