Painting company in Solon, Iowa
How to Choose Paint Colors
A new coat of paint in an exciting color can transform a dull and boring room
into a warm and inviting living area. To choose your paint color, the best
approach is to find a design program that allows you to enter the dimensions and
key furniture pieces of your room, and try different colors on the walls. Chief
Architect, used by many architects and
Solon painting contractors, does a beautiful job of this. If you are not
working with a professional who has this software, many of the paint company
websites offer a similar free service accessible from their site. Take a look at
different colors imposed on the walls of your space and see what looks good.
Many times, what looks great on a paint swatch will not look good over an entire
wall.
After you have simulated your results, buy a small amount of two or three paint
colors you like the best, some primer, and some pieces of plywood. Scrap wood
works great here. Prime them first, then paint as large an area as you can with
your chosen paint colors. Hold each piece of plywood up next to key pieces of
your decor, such as paintings, sofas, and other furniture. Does it look good
with all the colors you already have?
Finally, ask your family members for their opinions, as they live there too!
Some other basic rules of thumb are these:
1) Use a glossy paint in bathrooms and kitchens as it washes easily
2) Use a satin finish if you want an elegant look, and a matte finish if you
want to make a nice backdrop for art and other wall hangings.
3) Dark colors make a room look smaller, and lighter colors make a room look
bigger. If you have a small space, stick to light colors.
If you are looking for a Solon painting company, please call us today at 319.339.7899 or complete our online form today.
Color Selection Tools
Link to Design Spectrum Color Visions to choose Porter colors for your next room painting project!
Please feel free to view Sherwin Williams Color Visualizer, by clicking below:
Latest Painting Articles
Interior Painting Ideas - There are many different interior paint ideas you'll discover that can be used to add style, and change the look of your rooms. As you begin decorating the rooms of your home.( Read Full Article)
