The most difficult part of the decorating process for almost anyone seems to be choosing a color palette. Quite understandable. After all, color sets the mood of the room. Color can add square footage to a small room, or give a homey feeling to a large spacious area. Science tells us that color evokes emotion and can in fact stimulate us in ways such as creative thinking and problem solving, making the perfect choice all the more difficult. Here are a few ways to narrow down the color choices from a million to a few:
Open your closet and examine the dominant colors of your wardrobe
Visit the paint department at your local hardware store
Look at the colors in a favorite family heirloom
Bring a favorite area rug into the natural light and choose the first and last colors you notice
Once you have identified a favorite color, think about the feeling you would like your room to evoke in it's inhabitants. Bringing in neutrals such as khaki's and milk whites with any color will work beautifully together, and allow a decorator to change their mind with minimal cost and effort. Mix light and dark colors for a dramatic effect, such as chocolate browns and pale pinks bringing a romantic feeling to a master bedroom.
Whichever color or colors you choose, take advantage of the many resources that are available to you. Sherwin Williams allows visitors to their website to upload photographs of the rooms to be transformed into a program allowing the user to virtually paint and preview the results. Many painting companies, such as Sure Color Painting offers free or low cost color consultation to help alleviate the overwhelming task of picking the perfect color. Above all else, have fun. The great thing about paint is that a new color is only a stroke away!
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