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Tips for Color selection for Interior Painting From Dunn-Edwards Paint Co.

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Dunn Edwards Paints – interiors

Things to consider when painting interiors

  • Light colors make a room seem larger, while dark colors are better for accenting recessed areas and highlighting details.
  • use items in a room to give hints when choosing color. Pick a piece of furniture, art or a pillow for inspiration. Select the dominant color and see what other colors work well with it.
  • connecting rooms should share color elements. For example, use the same color on molding in adjoining rooms to unify an open space.
  • Use light and dark colors to create interest. Attractive architectural features, such as molding and columns, can be emphasized by painting them a darker or lighter color.
  • Consider the type of flooring in your home. The color of the carpet or hardwood flooring plays an important role in the feel of a room and can affect how a color appears.
  • Because white naturally reflects light, it is a popular choice for ceilings. To add a feeling of intimacy and give your room a more refined look, try painting the ceiling a shade or two lighter than the walls.
  • For a more natural look when choosing color for a room, look for inspiration in nature.
  • Seasonal color variations are another way to select colors. Fall colors, such as mustard yellows, russets and browns, create a calm and subdued space for resting. Spring colors, such as pink, lilac and yellow, create an uplifting, fresh look.
  • If you’re nervous about making a large commitment to one color for an entire room, paint just one wall a strong color to add contrast and serve as a focal point.
  • Draw inspiration from a great piece of art. Use colors from the painting for paint, fabric and accessories in the room.
  • In bathrooms, white provides a clean, sterile look. Peach tones are great for the complexion.
  • Generally, stop the paint color at any sort of natural break in the architecture, such as an archway, angle or corner. It’s difficult to stop the paint color on a continuous wall surface.
  • In kitchens, add some life to worn or dated cabinets by applying a complementary paint color to update the existing appearance.
  • Kitchen paint requires a hard working paint that offers stain and grease resistance as well as washability. Look for these durable paints in higher sheen finishes.
  • In home offices, using splashes of bright colors such as oranges or yellows offer a stimulating environment.
  • In nurseries, the traditional choice for paint colors is often a pastel palette. More modern looks for nurseries offer color and décor in primary colors.
  • Nurseries are hardworking areas that require washable paints. Use eggshell sheen or higher gloss finishes to help keep the area looking clean and new.

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