Interior Decorating Ideas - Choosing Paint Colors For Small Rooms
Decorating Ideas For Family RoomWhile decorating small rooms it is very important to choose the right paint since the paint on your walls reflects your personality. The walls should look welcoming to your guests as well as appealing to you at the same time.
Painting is one of the most important aspects of the house and one of the most essential basics that you should consider when you are thinking of decorating small rooms. Paint is obviously very important for the preservation and beauty of the exterior of the house but the paint in the interior of the house is equally important.
Ideas for painting small rooms include painting at least one wall a vivid color and then using softer colors in similar shades for the adjoining walls. The boldness of the accent wall depends on your personality and how much color you can tolerate in the room. Bright color can also be added to the room in the form of artwork and furniture.
There are so many paint colors on the market today that sometimes making a choice can be quite confusing. However, it is now possible to run a computer simulation of your painted rooms so that you can decide upon a perfect choice of color for a room.
Another way to decide on paint color is to choose from the graduated color paint strips that you will find in every paint department or paint store. Take these home and hold them up against the wall as well as the furniture in the room to get an idea of how the paint would look in the room. To go a step further, some paint stores sell a small sample of paint for you to try on your walls before making your final purchase.
Remember that it is important to choose a paint color when decorating a small room that is easy to maintain. It is wise to choose paint that is durable against natural wear and tear and will last for the next several years. Keep in mind that wall color will look different depending on the lighting in the room.
Do not compromise on quality when looking for paint. It is OK to pay a little extra for a paint that will last for several years than choose cheap quality paint that will chip and show smudges in a few months. The paint on the walls should be easy to clean and maintain so that your house always looks beautiful.
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Lynn Cressy has a love for decorating and shopping for home decor. She owns a home decor web site and writes articles on home decorating and organizing your home and your life.