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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
PAINT: MY FAVORITE TRANSFORMATION TOOL
Picking the right paint color can seem daunting to most people. I know because this is the question I get asked the most. In fact, I keep a record of all the paint colors I have selected for my clients because inevitably, someone will call for the color to repeat it. The easiest way to transform a space is with the color of paint. By far, my favorite tones are light taupes, a mix between beige and grey. This color works well with everything. It sets of white baseboards, ceilings and wood trims without being to dark. It is the ultimate neutral and is much more versatile and livable than say a yellowy beige or stark greyish white.
WHAT COLOR IS RIGHT
For color selection, remember that warm tones, such as red, yellow, and orange project. These colors are "Yang" or expansive by nature. They are also stimulating and exciting to the viewer, so they can be great in a place where activities such as dining or playing will occur. By contrast, cool colors, such as blue, green, and turquoise, recede or "Ying" and create a more calming sensation. These colors are great for reading, sleeping or relaxation spaces. Ask yourself, how do I want to "feel" in this space and based on your answer, pick your color.
LIGHTING AND PAINT
Don’t forget to analyze the lighting in a space to be painted. How much light and the lighting type influence the final color the paint will reflect. Usually lighting falls into 2 basic types Incandescent or typical bulbs, which automatically bring more yellow or pink tones to a space, and fluorescent bulbs which will add a grey, blue tint to the colors you choose. These 2 types also create drama or depth for the incandescent type or flatter uniformity for fluorescent. When all else fails try out the color in the space with a small swatch before committing to the grand scale.
For color selection, remember that warm tones, such as red, yellow, and orange project. These colors are "Yang" or expansive by nature. They are also stimulating and exciting to the viewer, so they can be great in a place where activities such as dining or playing will occur. By contrast, cool colors, such as blue, green, and turquoise, recede or "Ying" and create a more calming sensation. These colors are great for reading, sleeping or relaxation spaces. Ask yourself, how do I want to "feel" in this space and based on your answer, pick your color.
LIGHTING AND PAINT
Don’t forget to analyze the lighting in a space to be painted. How much light and the lighting type influence the final color the paint will reflect. Usually lighting falls into 2 basic types Incandescent or typical bulbs, which automatically bring more yellow or pink tones to a space, and fluorescent bulbs which will add a grey, blue tint to the colors you choose. These 2 types also create drama or depth for the incandescent type or flatter uniformity for fluorescent. When all else fails try out the color in the space with a small swatch before committing to the grand scale.
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