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| Selecting paint colors for your North Shores home can be fun! |
Now that spring is here and you can
actually open the windows of your North Shore home, you may be considering working on some painting projects in
your home. Choosing a paint color can be a daunting task! Here are some tips on
finding one that is right for the room you are painting.
Draw from a shade you enjoy in something tangible.For example, maybe you have a set of
dishes with the perfect shade, or a piece of artwork, or an area rug. These are
great things to draw a shade from and you can take these items with you to the
paint store to help you select a shade.
Consider the mood or feeling you want in the room you’re
painting.This is really important to keep in
mind! If you want a restful, soothing feeling when you’re spending time in a
room, you’ll want to choose a soft, cool color (for example a soft blue or
green). If you want more energy or drama in a room, choose a bold color.
Oftentimes people go with bold colors for children’s rooms because they are
more “fun” but keep in mind, these bold colors can also lead to children being
unrested and irritable so consider the child’s age and temperament when
considering using a bold color. One way to add some fun to a room without
dousing the room in bright color is to use a bold color on just an accent wall
and have more of a neutral or softer color on the other walls.
Consider the lighting in the room.For instance, does the room have
windows and let in a lot of natural light or are there mainly table lamps in
the room, or fluorescent lights? Natural lighting shows the true colors of the
lighting, fluorescent lighting casts more of a blue tone, and incandescent brings
out yellows and warm tones.
Test out your color. Before painting
an entire room, test out your color on an inconspicuous area, like a wall in
the powder room. But realize, the lighting in the room you are painting will
make your paint color look different than a different room with different lighting.
So testing in an area with similar lighting or a small area in the room you
will be painting is important.
If you are looking to find a new North Shores home, spring is a
great time to look and I’m a seasoned North Shores real estate agent. Give my office a call today!
Janie BressYour North Shore Real Estate ExpertNorth Shore Real Estate
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