Are you planning to paint the interiors of your home? If yes, let’s play a quick game that’ll help you decide on the perfect color combination. Imagine a specific room in your house—maybe your bedroom or living room. Now, in this game, we’ll use a two-color scheme where one color is for the main wall, and another for the remaining walls and ceiling.
Step 1: Choose Your Color Strategy
Here are four ways you can go about selecting colors:
- Visit a Paint Shop: Look through shade cards and make your choice.
- Search Online: Like a smart customer, research color combinations online and note down the color codes before visiting a store.
- Analyze Your Room Elements First: Start by looking at your floor color, then the furniture, and choose paint that complements them.
- Watch Interior Design Videos: Get inspired by design tips and tricks shared by professionals.
Think about which of these four strategies would work best for you!
The Best Approach for Choosing Wall Colors
While all four options have their merits, experts recommend focusing on your flooring and furniture colors first. Here’s why:
Your floor’s color and finish can reflect on the walls. For instance, if your floor has a glossy finish, it may reflect more light, altering the appearance of your wall color. A high-gloss floor in cream or gray, for example, will influence the wall color’s tone, especially when light hits it.
Imagine you’re planning a cream-colored wall but have grayish flooring. Once you turn on the lights, you may notice that the wall color appears different than expected due to light reflections. To avoid surprises, it’s best to keep your flooring and wall colors in harmony.
Choosing a Main Wall Color
Now, let’s talk about the main wall—the one behind your sofa, bed, or the most prominent wall when you enter the room. For an eye-catching effect:
- Coordinate with Existing Furniture: If you have existing furniture, choose a color that complements it.
- Plan Ahead if Changing Furniture: If you intend to update your furniture, consider selecting furniture before finalizing the wall color.
Recently, one of our clients had initially chosen wall colors but ended up buying a green bed that clashed with the wall color. To prevent such mismatches, coordinate your main wall color with your furniture to avoid a design disaster!
Pro Tip: Use a Color Matching Tool
Take a picture of your furniture (especially if it’s a common shade like coffee brown). Then search online for bedroom designs with that color of furniture to find matching wall color inspiration. You can even upload a photo to find suggestions that fit your style.
Finalizing the Ceiling Color
For the ceiling, go for a white tone like L146. It reflects light well, keeping the room bright and airy. White ceilings also allow your wall colors to stand out without overwhelming the space.
Summary
To wrap up, here’s your quick guide to selecting wall colors:
- Choose wall colors based on your flooring to ensure harmony.
- Finalize your furniture first, and then pick a main wall color that complements it.
- Keep your ceiling white for a balanced, open look.
And there you have it! Follow these tips, and you’ll be on your way to a stunning interior. For more guidance or personalized color codes, feel free to reach out. Happy decorating!
