I love colour. I admire its power. The colors we paint our homes directly reflect our personality. Hence the idea of being left to my own devices to choose a colour that’s suits the mood of each individual room in my home leaves me euphoric. Unfortunately, for most of us Aucklanders, the very thought of painting our homes on our own would elicit the exact opposite feeling. Yet the colours we choose for our rooms affect us every day. That’s right; room colour can influence our moods. Opting for professional house painters in Auckland is not a bad idea since it is so important to choose colors wisely when it comes to decorating.
Selecting colors though is not difficult if you equip yourself with some basic information about color and how they influence moods. I stay away from trends as they come and go. Instead I rely on my family’s input as they play a big part in making our home beautiful. We each choose colors that reflect our personalities. Then we blend the colors into a pleasing combination. You too can do it, here’s how.
Start Small
It is not abnormal to feel nervous about a bold palette, and with good reasons. Start with baby steps just painting an entryway or hallway. It is an ingenious way to introduce colour into your home, without suffering the pain of staring at a wall that you made a wrong decision about. On the other hand if, you walk into your front door or pass the hallway and go “Wow! Then you know another room is ripe for a bold colour change.
Do Colour Swatches
Even large paper swatches from house painters in Auckland don’t completely do justice to an actual painting on your wall to achieve a certain finish. Always do your own test patches on your own wall before committing to a colour. This is the only way to get a true picture of the colour.
Consider How Colours Affect Moods
The rule of thumb is that warmer colours, the yellows and oranges give you a feeling of snug, warm hugs while darker shades the purples and blues add accent and depth to a room. Warmer colours are recommended for the bedroom while darker colours are great with hallways or living room. The flip side is asking yourself if you want to bounce out of bed in the morning or be cosy and stay in.
Check Your Natural Light
When choosing which colour suits which room, consider the natural light especially if you intend to go with darker hues. Using a bright colour on a dull, tiny room will not make it look larger. In fact, it’s just the opposite, darker rooms need darker colours to create depth. Then you can accessorize with lighter wall trimmings to create warmth.
Try A Bold Colour On Your Trim
Still on sitting on the fence? Then consider contracting skilled house painters in Auckland to experiment with just painting the trims in your home. Trims give the room definition and movement; and best of all, it spares you a heart attack!
In conclusion, whether you choose dark shades or warmer palettes, it all depends on what you want to achieve. Whether, you are working alone or with expert house painters in Auckland, always bear in mind the end result.
Get In Touch, Free Color Consultation
Are you looking get an estimate for your painting needs? Need help choosing your paint colours or putting together a complete exterior or interior look for your property? Then request a visit from a Superior Painter Colour Consultant.
During the color consultation, you’ll receive:
- Professional advice on color selection and design for your home
- Free on-site project appraisal based on your needs
- Plan of action/ proposal for your project
- And get all your questions answered with no obligations
Get in touch today – Book Consultation – or call us directly on 0800 199 888 to speak to the team