Whether you have just moved into a new home and need all the rooms to be painted or you previously painted a room only to hate the color the moment it hit the walls, choosing colors to paint with can be a daunting task. Here at Richard Stewart Painting we have seen customers worry and second-guess themselves many times before deciding on a final color, and we have a few words of advice to offer that may make your paint decision easier.
Start Small
Painting an entire house can feel overwhelming, so instead of stressing about the big picture, take your project one room at a time. While it is important for the colors throughout your home to coordinate, chances are that will happen naturally based on your style. We recommend tacking a simple room, like the bathroom, first. Let the colors, styles and finishes of your fixtures guide you, or choose your wall color based off the shower curtain or a piece of art that will be hanging in the room.
Once you have this first small room under your belt, you are sure to feel more confident about your paint choices and the way you make them moving forward.
Select Forgiving Hues
If you are trying to repaint walls that you absolutely hate, chances are that you chose an unforgiving paint color – like pink, orange and yellow – the first time around. Hues like these can be difficult to match to accent pieces and furniture, giving you extra stress and making your room seem a little off.
We recommend looking into more forgiving shades like grays, beiges and pale blues. These colors are easy to incorporate into any home décor style and create a calming atmosphere. Thinking about painting with neutrals? We have outlined a few reasons why they work in a recent article.
Look at Pictures Instead of Paint Swatches
It can be difficult to look at a stack of paint chips and imagine what each color will actually look like on your walls, which is why we recommend using websites like Houzz and Pinterest to help you choose your paint colors. Looking at images of entire rooms will help you to better envision the colors you are considering and will give you some great ideas for decorating after you decide on a wall color you love!
Get Help From a Pro
Still struggling to choose the perfect hues for your walls? Call in some professional help from Richard Stewart Painting. With years of experience painting high-end residential interiors in the Los Angeles area, we are happy to help you find just the right colors and finishes to match your style. To request a quote or schedule an appointment with us today, call 1-818-951-1181.
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