Choosing the best paint colors for you

“What paint colors would you like to use?”


That’s a question we ask all our clients before starting any project. We don’t choose colors because it’s your home and you have to live with it. This is not a cop out. We just we don’t want to be held responsible in the event you don’t like the color.

Choosing the right colors for your home can be tedious. Here are some tips that can help you to choose the right color for your home.


Understanding the color wheel


Choosing the colors for the interior and exterior of your home is not as simple as selecting the best color. Therefore understanding the color wheel could be a good option for you. Check out the possible color combinations using the color wheel and use it on the walls of your home to make it look attractive and appealing.


After understanding the relationships between the primary and secondary colors and which color goes with which color helps you to choose a fail-proof color scheme for your home.


Create illusions using paint colors


Do you always wish to have a larger living room? Do you know your choice of paint colors can create an illusion to look at your room bigger? The right paint color alters the overall appearance of the interior and exterior of the home. It can make a smaller room look larger, appealing and more welcoming. With the correct placement of the warm and cool colors in the interior and exterior of your home, you can create an illusion. Colors like greens and blues can make space look larger while on the other hand, colors like red or orange create cozy and warming space. Choosing the right color for your home is essential to make it appear good and welcoming to others.


Consider the effect of the colors


Do you know the colors present in the home can be helpful in uplifting one’s mood and energy level? This is the reason why picking the right colors to become an essential need. Make sure you are picking the right color for the precise location. This will help create the needed ambiance to space. With the correct usage of the colors, you can set the mood, ambiance of the atmosphere.


Choosing the right colors for your home can be a difficult task. But with the help of these tips and tricks, selecting colors for your home will become an easier task for you. Express Yourself Paint will be happy to connect you with our partners at Spectrum Paints to help you select colors. Express Yourself Paint serves the whole area around Raleigh, NC. We’ve developed a reputation for attention to detail, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer service. Schedule your appointment online or give us a call at 919-526-0611. We look forward to working with you!

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