Choosing the perfect paint color for your home
Paint has the potential to drastically transform a space, yet selecting the perfect paint color for your new home can be a daunting task. Thankfully, there are a few approaches interior designers use to assist us in selecting the right paint for our projects that we can share with you.
When selecting a paint color, it is crucial to compare all samples next to each other to get the truest read on each of the colors. By comparing various shades next to one another, it reveals subtle undertones in the paints. For example, if you were to compare four shades of white paint chips, you may find that one sample chip has yellow undertones, one has blue undertones, and the other two have warm gray undertones. This insight can only be made known with the comparison to other paint chips and allows you as a homeowner to make a more informed decision when it comes to selecting your new paint.
Another important exercise is to evaluate the paint samples in the room you plan to paint. Natural lighting plays a pivotal role in how the colors are perceived, so it's crucial to see how the paint chips look in different lighting conditions throughout the day. Take note of how the color changes from morning to evening, as well as how it complements the existing elements in the room, such as flooring. By experiencing the samples firsthand in the intended environment, you can make a more informed decision that ensures the desired end result.
In addition to natural light, it's equally vital to assess how the paint color interacts with artificial lighting sources, especially if your room lacks abundant natural light. Different types of lighting, such as warm incandescent or cool fluorescent bulbs, can affect how paint colors are perceived. Consider testing the paint samples under the existing lighting conditions to anticipate how they will look once applied to the walls.
These are just a few of the ways in which we can ensure a beautifully-selected paint color for our clients and their projects.
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