For a relatively inexpensive facelift for your house, starting with a simple paint color change can make all the difference. And if, in the end, you are pleased with the color you’ve chosen, you’ve beaten the odds! Interior house painting can be a headache, for sure, but it can also be a lot of fun. Narrowing down the options in the realm of green and then trying to decide between “moss” and “avocado” doesn’t have to be as tedious as it sounds. With these simple suggestions, you can make interior house painting a stress free affair.
- Experiment a little – Instead of committing to painting your entire family room, first start by painting a smaller area, such as a bathroom, laundry room, or even just an accent wall. Find a color on a throw pillow, in an art piece, or of something in nature, that really speaks to you, and then use it in your first interior house painting project.
- Think about mood and lighting – Do you want your bedroom to be intimate or restful? Is your dining room a place you want to feel sociable or formal? Also think about the type of light that comes into the room. Natural lighting can make a bright color seem overpowering on all walls but could be perfect for an accent wall. Use a paint chip to see how it looks in natural, incandescent and fluorescent lighting.
- Don’t ignore the color wheel – The color wheel is a great way to get a feel for how colors complement or contradict each other. Using a color wheel can help you expand what you may think of as colors you are attracted to. You can also feel the temperature of a color to be able to match the mood you are looking to infuse in the room.
- Explore different finishes – The difference between matte, semi-gloss and satin can make the same color take on entirely different looks. Play up the different finishes by possibly choosing to paint trim or ceiling in different finishes from walls. Most people ignore paint finish options when undertaking interior house painting. Explore the options available to you.
When undertaking an interior house painting project, keep the fun and excitement in the process by following our suggestions. And once you’ve decided whether “avocado” or “moss” is the best for you, call your local painting service company to ensure a job well done.
