It’s been a few years since the last painting, and you’ve decided to freshen up your luxury home by changing the colors of the walls. But you are not sure whether to keep the existing colors, whether to listen to trends (especially on social networks, which offer a lot of ideas and advice), whether to listen to friends or even a master, or continue to search for inspiration until you find something good.
When it comes time to paint, many wonder what the best color is for the walls and each of the rooms. That is why we offer you tips and recommendations on what to consider when painting your luxurious home to be satisfied with your walls.
Consider the Condition of the Walls
Depending on when the walls were last painted, the condition they are in now varies. This is the first step you need to consider when deciding on a new painting. If some additional work is needed, it will partially delay the new painting, but at the same time, it guarantees that the walls will be in much better condition later.
On the other hand, if the walls are undamaged and do not require any preparatory work, you just have to think about the colors and come up with a new concept that you will enjoy when the work is finished.
Room Purpose
The purpose of the space you are renovating has the greatest impact on the colors themselves. Colors that have gained popularity in recent years, such as eco-friendly, acrylic, waterproof, masonry paint, and anti-mold and anti-nicotine paints, are very easy to adapt to all purposes and offer a wide range of shades, so if you opt for one, you are sure to find the color you imagined. Masonry paint, for example, is long-lasting and robust, with good coverage and a smooth surface. This kind is appropriate for both exterior and interior applications; hence, you can choose it to protect your surfaces from harsh weather conditions and abrasion. For the living space, you should choose pleasant, mild shades of colors that will relax you and make your stay at home pleasant and soothing.
Take the Furniture Into Consideration
An item that we sometimes tend to forget is the furniture that will be in the room after painting. When you return furniture to the room that was in it before painting, it is a good guideline for the color palette you have available, regardless of whether you will use your existing furniture or buy a new one.
If it is a matter of natural, earthy shades of furniture, the walls should be complementary to it to create a feeling of continuity and peace. On the other hand, if the furniture has bright colors, the walls should be neutral so that the space calms down and becomes comfortable to stay in.
You should always keep in mind that if you decide on unusual, intense shades of paint for the walls, it may seem that you have completely missed the mark—until you bring in the furniture, and then the whole space merges into a very pleasant environment.
Find Inspiration
Magazines and newspapers have always been the main inspiration for decoration. Today, you have access to thousands of pages of inspiration on the Internet. Furniture retailer sites can be inspiring with their interior examples, and paint manufacturers can show you ways to use paint on the walls in your home.
Social networks offer millions of examples of colors displayed in real-time and in line with trends, decorating styles, and the like. Some of these nets can be great for creating boards for all your ideas, so you can keep them all in one place. When you narrow down the selection, only then go to the store for samples that you will try at home. This step is key to finding the perfect color.
Be Creative
Just because you choose neutral colors doesn’t mean they have to be boring. You can significantly improve them by being creative in your combinations. The striped wall in neutral colors adds stylish tones to the space but still makes the room look relaxed. Neutral wall color with a pastel ceiling is a tricky way to add color without losing the soothing vibration. Techniques for applying neutral colors can also raise the appearance of the walls to a higher level.
Mix Light and Dark Shades
Sometimes all you need is a little customization to find the right wall color. Before you give up choosing a color too quickly due to its strength on the palette, consider a combination of a lighter or darker shade of the same color. The palettes are usually painted in gradual shades, but you can also ask the painter to adjust them to the appropriate percentage of light or dark shades.
If you still don’t have a good idea or inspiration, try color applications. We live in a modern time when such opportunities are readily available. Think carefully and do not rush into a final decision.
