| ad_section_start --> | | | | Many people try to create complicated pallets and mix |
| It's been talked about over and over how colors can | | | | too many colors... it usually turns out to be a disaster! |
| influence the way we feel and act. Because of this | | | | If you feel like mixing it up a little, try using different |
| many people try to choose a room color that will have | | | | tones of the same color. By mixing in slightly darker or |
| a positive effect (in their opinion) on the people dwelling | | | | lighter tones of the same color you can create |
| inside. Often times this just leads to frustration and | | | | interesting looks of texture and shadow without |
| ultimately can ruin an otherwise fun DIY project. | | | | drawing too much attention to those details. |
| Let's face it, painting your home's interior can be a fun | | | | Remember, it's the details that make the difference. |
| and easy way to transform the look of your home. | | | | One good rule of thumb is to keep it light. It's easier to |
| Why complicate it? When choosing a color you | | | | add a darker coat of paint later if you really want to |
| shouldn't necessarily worry too much about whether | | | | darken the room up. Oftentimes people misjudge the |
| Red means "Passion" or Green equals "Nature & | | | | intensity of colors and are overwhelmed by what they |
| Outdoors"... you're not doing a science experiment, | | | | get when an entire wall (or room) are painted. By |
| you're repainting your interior! | | | | concentrating on light colors with darker tones as |
| The most important thing to consider is the rest of | | | | details you will have a greater chance of successfully |
| your home, style and decor. No matter what "mood" | | | | creating the look you're after. |
| you think those colors are going to create they'll look | | | | Another important tip is to take your color chips home |
| pretty nasty if they clash with the rest of your decor. | | | | with you and view them in clear Daylight as well as |
| Conversely if your color scheme compliments your | | | | under Artificial lights. A color can look very different |
| decor and personal style, it will always look great and | | | | depending on the time of day! Make sure it's really |
| feel great; no matter what "mood" is associated with | | | | what you want before committing a large amount of |
| that color. | | | | time and money to the project. |
| Color selection should be more about creating | | | | Most of all remember that this should be a fun project |
| harmony and uniformity to enforce your style. Keeping | | | | and even if you mess up, it's only paint! |
| your pallets simple is the best advice I can give you. | | | | |