The power of paint
Fall is a good time to paint, and refresh your rooms, before the holidays.
- Start by collecting ideas. Inspiration can come from almost anywhere – the outfit you wear all the time; a favorite piece of art; or a picture in a magazine.
- Decide how you want the room to feel — soothing, energetic, or cozy?
- Visit the paint store and select color strips that elicit an emotional response. Do the colors work with your existing furnishings and accessories?
- Painting multiple rooms? Make the decision easier by picking one color strip and using several shades in adjacent rooms. This will create continuity.
- Feeling tentative about an intense shade? Try it in small doses, such as a powder room.
- White is not the only option for ceilings. Pick your wall color and then use another color on the strip for the ceiling. I like to use a lighter shade for this application.
- Try out samples on the walls. Do they work with your accessories and furniture?
- Still stuck? Schedule a color consultation with me!