How to Pick Paint Colors for a Small House

The right color for a home can have far greater effects than mere decor. By picking certain colors or patterns or combinations of color it may actually be possible to make smaller rooms look bigger.

Instructions

1. Choose a lighter or less striking color for the ceiling than you choose for the walls. Bold colors on the ceiling have the effect of making the room look lower than it actually is, which makes the room itself look smaller. To give the illusion of a small house looking bigger, go with the opposite effect by having a bold colors on the walls and a lighter shade on the ceiling.

2. Choose to decorate by painting small patterns on a solid background rather than leaving the walls completely solid. Painting these patterns on all four walls gives the room the illusion of great depth and increases the perception of size.

3. Consider a paint scheme involving horizontal stripes. This has the effect of making a small room look wider than it actually is, but be aware that it also has the effect of making the ceiling look lower so be sure to follow the advice about staying away from a bold color on the ceiling.

4. Open any windows that would normally be open during the morning and evening. Light has a tremendous effect on color, to the point of downplaying the natural hue that you may expect when you picked it out the store. If the room tends to be very well lit, the smaller room will benefit from being painted in cool greens and blues. Darker rooms can benefit from warmer shades like red and yellow to give them a better sense of size.

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