Top Ten Color Tips :Part Two

This is the second installment of the paint tips post that I promised.  Seems that with the trend of staying put, painting is becoming the home improvement project of choice for many.  After all, how many decorating projects that cost often less than $100 for materials can deliver the same amount of impact?

Here are the second 5 great tips that Porter/Pittsburgh Paints recommends and I whole heartedly second.

6. Look Up! Paint your ceilings not white! If the wall color is light enough, use the same color on the ceiling.  for dark walls choose a color that is 1-2 shades lighter than the walls. Or, choose a coordinating color that ties in with your fabrics. Your ceiling is your fifth wall and a fabulous opportunity for more color and self expression. Don't miss out on the finishing touch for your room!

7. Twice: Repeat the paint colors in the pillows, window treatments or fabrics. Use Voice of Color Harmony color chips to pull coordinating colors together for a unified look.  Another take is to use the wall, ceiling and trim color to repeat and accentuate the colors of the fabrics and textiles in your room. Often when we've picked the perfect drapery fabric, choosing the wall color is fun because we can select a color that brings out just the right colors to pull the room together.

8. Last:  Choose your paint color last. Paint can be matched to any color. Look at your furniture, flooring, window treatments, and pull your paint color from those decor pieces.  I cannot be say this enough! It is so much easier to pick paints once fabrics are chosen. This will also save you money on your decorating project, as you can pick rugs and fabrics in your price range first, then paint to match. Plan first, then paint!

9. Accent: Which wall should be your accent wall? It should be the focal point of your room. Choose a wall with a fireplace or that your bed is up against, or one with a gorgeous piece of artwork.

10. Wider: Painting one wall of a hallway a darker color than the other wall will make a hallway appear wider. Choose an entirely different color for the wall at the end of the hallway. This new color will lead you down the hallway and create interest.
Still confused?  A color consultation may be in order.  We can look at your furnishings, talk about your plans and dreams, and then decide what colors to use to color your walls and home.  Call 678-341-9236 for more info and to schedule your Color Consultation today!