You finally made the decision to update a room with a fresh coat of paint. It would be a shame if you didn’t like your colour choice. If you’ve made a mistake in the past, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Here are a few ideas to help you choose a colour or colours that you won’t regret.

Your first thought should be the colour scheme of the space to be painted. A consideration would be to match to the existing furniture. With paint chips in hand, match two or three colours to a piece of furniture. The general rule of thumb with this method is to match with the darkest colour on the paint chip card then choose a shade from that card. After choosing from the paint chip card, you can choose matching colours for use in adjoining rooms for a cohesive look. Keep in mind that there are generally five or six choices on one card. Perhaps use one of the colours as your accent colours in decorative cushions or the like. There is also the thought of how the room will be used. Some suggest choose a room’s palette based on how the room is to be used. Rooms that have a social aspect to them, like the kitchen and family room should carry a “warm” colour like a pale yellow or a cranberry-type colour and “cool” colours should be used in rooms that are private in nature, such as bathrooms and bedrooms. One train of thought is that the colour red increases the appetite and blood pressure and should be used as an accent wall colour. Blues and greens are used as calming colours that’s why the lighter shades of those colours are perfect in a bedroom. Research has shown that yellow stimulates the brain so consideration for its use should be for home offices and spaces where people are working that are not bedrooms.

Mistakes can happen in selecting paint colours. You should use a colour you love. After all, you have to live with it. If you want a big change and go bold with your colour choice, perhaps apply the colour as a “swatch” on the wall and live it with for as long as it takes to make a decision.

Once you have made the decision on the colour you would like to use on the walls, you will need to decide on the finish that works best in the room to be painted. The professionals at Peninsula Paint will know what type of finish should be used. Walls, trim and ceilings generally use different finishes. Leave those decisions in the capable hands of Peninsula Painting.

The team at Peninsula Painting are top quality professionals who will transform any space using the best paints that will last for years to come. They guarantee their work a with 100% customer satisfaction. Start the journey to refreshing your space, residential or commercial, by completing the online contact form or call 905-570-3156 to discuss your painting needs with your free quote.