Do you want to liven up your home? How about mixing things up and making your place of residence a true reflection of who you are? You know it’s easy to do this, right? No? But it is. You can make your home the place to be simply by painting your rooms.
Maybe you are tired of the go-to paint color for people who are afraid of painting, otherwise known as off-white. Perhaps you are moving into a place where the colors on the walls are not your cup of tea. Whatever the reason, painting your rooms is how you can change the mood and express your individuality. And you can do it all yourself.
Know Your Colors
Colors have life in them. They influence us, and that’s why you should choose your colors with care. It might be easy if you first decide on what ambiance you want each room to have, and then decide on the color.
Blues and greens and all their myriad shades are good for bedrooms, as these colors are soothing and tranquil. Purple, and shades of it, can be very romantic, so it might be a color choice for a master bedroom. Bathrooms can be any color you want. Some experts say you should try to match the tile, but it is much more fun to be bold with your bathroom paint choice. In the end, of course, it is entirely up to you.
Contrast Can Add Verve
You can shake up a room by painting three walls one color and one wall a totally different one. Keeping the two colors in the same color range is an option, of course, and most people do it this way. But if you want some wake-me-up on your walls, or just to make an artistic statement, you can go with colors that are highly contrasted.
If you are an aquarium lover, you can paint three walls blue and one wall yellow to mimic a saltwater aquarium. If you grew up riding horses, how about three walls red and one wall
white to echo a barn? The most important thing is that you expand your considerations. If you want your house to authenticate you, then you must think outside the box.
Stripes Of All Kinds
It doesn’t have to be stripes, but it can be if you want. How about some geometric designs? These work best if you have a very long wall and you want to break up the monotony that one color can create.
Stars are fun, and they don’t just have to be painted on the ceiling. And if you have a child who listens to the beat of her own drummer, why not let her add a unicorn mural to her star-studded room? Get back in-touch with your own inner child by encouraging your kids to express themselves with paint. You definitely will not regret it.
Color Wash Your Walls
This is a beautiful technique that combines paint and glazing and creates a watercolor effect on your walls. You can do it yourself, too. Glaze will extend the drying time, so you can get a whole coat on the wall without having to rush. Choose two paint colors that are only separated by hues. And remember that whenever you paint a room, no matter what technique you choose, you need to cover your furniture or remove it all together.
