Wednesday 20 March 2013

Tips to Select Colors of Your Home Paint

Paint Tubes of Different Colors
Different Colors in Paint Tubes 

Colors make people feel things in different ways. It can be a challenging task selecting the right paint color for your home as a lot of points need to be considered, such as what mood you desire to bring in and what colors go well with the furnishings and fabrics. Also, it needs to be considered what colors are loved by the people living in the house.

If you desire to make your room appear bigger, then you can use light shades of paint. Light shades are used while painting a long wall or when a walls needs to be made noticeable. On the other hand dark shades are used when there is a need to give prominence to minor details in a room and also for painting corners and angles of a wall.

A home painting need not be done using just one color always. Instead you can use combinations of various colors and shades to give your room a more vibrant look. Different colors have different meanings and they can influence the way you feel in your home. Take a quick look at the colors that are commonly used in home painting and their effects when used.

  • Red: Shades of red gives a sense of warmth and has a stimulating effect. Red is a powerful shade which energizes a room by creating a positive living atmosphere.
  • Blue: Blue is the color of inspiration and abundance. Shades of blue provide a highly relaxing effect.
  • Black and White: Black and White are neutral colors. White symbolizes purity and innocence. White gives a fresh and neat look. Black has the ability to draw attention when it is used in small spaces.
  • Orange: Enthusiasm and excitement are the effects that the color orange provides.
  • Green: Green being the color that signifies life creates a relaxed feel and a sense of novelty.
  • Purple: Purple symbolizes compassion and kindness. Purple can be used to highlight humanity and emotional bonding in your home. Purple is also a color linked with comfort and bliss. Purple’s lighter shades such as lilac and lavender give the same relaxing effect that blue gives.
  • Yellow: Yellow is the color that symbolizes cheerfulness, hope and happiness.
Choosing the colors wisely with a sense of creativity not only gives life to your walls but also gives colors to the lives of those living in the house.
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