Friday, March 17, 2017

Spring Refresh: PAINT

Is it time to give your walls a new lick of paint? Here are six things to consider if you want the best result

1. Stand Tall

If you want to make your ceiling look taller and your room more spacious, paint the ceiling in a lighter version of the wall colour, or try an airy colour like pale blue or soft gray. The corners of the room will recede to reveal a soft canopy of colour.

2. Small is Beautiful, Too

Embrace your small space with a simple scheme of vibrant colour defined by white or black trim and accents.

3. Warm is Welcome

Large and busy rooms benefit from earthy, inviting colours that create a cozy, relaxing ambience and make people feel comfortable. Choose paint colours in deep ochre, rusty red, and burnt orange to make large rooms feel more livable, and busy rooms more serene.

4. Light Colours Recede

Hallways and small areas will seem less confining with pale, cool and neutral colours because they reflect light. Paired with good light fixtures, these transitional spaces will feel more like part of the house.

5. Take Charge

Deep, bold colours can be surprisingly versatile. Rich royal blue walls become cheerful with fresh orange or citrus yellow accents. And paired with graphic accents of black, white or gray, almost any daring colour becomes fresh and modern.

6. Go White and Bright

To show off colourful furnishings and vibrant prints, think of your space as an art gallery with clean white walls and ceilings in a flat finish. Stay away from muddy antique whites, opting instead for crisp, clean tints to create the perfect canvas for bold strokes of colour.
Original article cited from: REW.ca
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