How to Transition Paint Colors in an Open Floor Plan
Using different colors of paint in different rooms in an open floor plan adds a bit of energy and drama to the home. It is important though to use transition elements to segue from one color to the other in the open floor plan. There are many different transition methods one may use. The choices are varied; one must just decide upon a color and a design for the transition area. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Decide upon the transition scheme for the open floor plan. Gather supplies such as paint, masking tape, a paint tray, and paint brushes.
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Use masking tape to mark out the design for the transition space. There are many interesting designs such as a lightening bolt shape, a sea shell shape, a long rectangle, interlinking squares or circles of colors, or a design such as the repeating shape of a flower, a heart, a word or other symbol.
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Clearly delineate the shape of the transition design with the masking tape placed directly on the floor. Press down on the tape all along its surface to ensure it is firmly down on the floor and to remove any possible air bubbles.
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Put paint in the paint tray. If you will use more than one color for the transition design, then fill numerous trays with paint in different colors. Place a clean paint brush next to each tray.
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Gently dip the brush into the paint and gather a small amount of paint on the brush. Then use the brush to make even strokes in the area outlined by the masking tape. Cover the area fully with paint. Use care to not go over the areas marked off with the masking tape. Fill in all marked off transition areas with paint. Then allow the first coat of paint to dry fully before applying a second coat of paint in the transition areas.
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Tips & Warnings
The first time you create transition areas use a simple design.
Use paint for transition areas in colors that either contrast to or complement the colors of paint used in the abutting areas of the rooms.
