Choosing the right colour for your home

Choosing a paint colour for the interior of your house can be a very challenging job. The reason for this is the fact that not only is there a wide variety of colours and shades to choose from but there is also the fact that because every home is different, one colour that looks good in one may not really suit the other. Choosing a paint colour eventually is a matter of personal choice and preference but some guidelines can be followed to make the job slightly easier.

Firstly, decide what sort of look you are looking for? What kind of effect are you hoping to achieve? This could range from light and harmonious to bold and striking, from conservative to over the top. Usually the colours in a home represent the personality of it’s inhabitants so that needs to be taken into consideration while choosing the right colour. Also, the other thing to consider here is whether the whole house is going to be of one colour or each room will have a separate theme.

Once you have decided on the abovementioned, the next step is to take some inspiration from your home interiors to decide what sort of colour scheme you are going to choose. The colour of the furnishings and permanent furniture are usually the points of reference that are used by most people. The colour of the carpet also needs to be considered as a matching point. Other than this there are some other things are the natural as well as the artificial lighting in the room and also the total area of the room. Bear in mind that light colours will make a room look bigger and create an illusion of space whereas a dark paint colour will have the reverse effect. If you are fond of dark colours then a good option is to have one feature wall in a dark colour and the rest can be light. This should help you in achieving a dramatic effect if you’d like that.

After you have reached a point where you now have a general idea about the colour theme you want to use, the next step is to go out there and see what is available. Most paint companies have colur swatches and also colour test pots for you to bring home and try on small areas. A paint colour might look different when it is wet than when it is dry so it is a good idea to test it first just to make sure it is the one that you want. If you are going for more than one colour in a room then test them against one another to make sure that they will look good. Remember, the more hard work you put in now, the better results you will get later on. Also, it will be beneficial to get some paint advice over the counter from a paint shop or maybe even utilize the services of a paint co-ordinator.

Before you make a final decision on what colour to choose it is advisable to know that dark colours fade quicker than light colours but absorb more heat as compared to light colours. Also, if the ceiling of the room is low than it will be better to paint it in a lighter colour. For a high ceiling you can go for a darker shade. The extent of the area to be painted determines the total effect of the paint colour, so size of the room is a big consideration.

Finally, the last thing you need to decide upon is the kind of finish you would like. You can choose either glossy, semi- glossy or matt.
These tips should prove helpful for you in choosing the right colour for you much loved home.