How to See What Color Paint Looks Best in Your Home
The paint samples on the shelves at the paint store can look very different when they are on your walls at home. When deciding what colors would look good in your home, the type of lighting you use is key. The lighting in the store is most commonly fluorescent lighting, and if you use incandescent lights in your home, the color will look much different from the way it looked in the store. You also need to consider the direction of the natural light that might be coming through windows. Does this Spark an idea?
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Consider the size of the room or rooms that you want to paint. If the room is very large and you want to create a more intimate space, try a darker color. If the room is very small and you want to make it feel more spacious, you should choose a light color.
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Pay attention to the direction your windows cast light in the room--natural light will manipulate the colors you have chosen. Northern light will have a cooling effect during the day, and light coming through a western window will give a reddish glow in the afternoon. Warm colors such as red and orange will make cool colors like blue appear muted. Bring home some paint swatches to see how they look in the natural and artificial lighting of your home.
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Consider your existing decor and furniture. If you already have a lot of furnishings that are cool colors, such as blue, purple or green, you may want to choose either a neutral color or a warm color for the walls instead of overwhelming the room with even more cool colors. Look at a color wheel to find the complementary colors to add contrast.
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