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Color
Frequently asked questions
How do colors effect room size?
Generally,
warm colors like reds, oranges, and yellows close in a
space. Blues, greens, and violets tend to make a room look
larger. Dark colors have a diminishing effect. Whites are
always a good choice for making a room look larger.
My room has a chair rail and I am using two colors....?
This depends
on the look you want to achieve. If you want an open, airy
look, always paint the portion of the wall below the chair
rail darker allowing the lighter color to dominate.
Should trim work be painted the same color as the
walls...?
Use the same
color to hide trim work, use a lighter or darker color to
bring out the trim work and add highlights.
Will the paint I choose look lighter or darker on the
wall?
Larger
surfaces make the paint appear darker. As a general rule,
always choose colors that are a shade or two lighter than
what you want. Do keep in mind that colors can also appear
lighter or darker depending on surrounding colors and
lighting.
What is the best way to decide which color is best for my
room?
Take color
chips home to determine the color of your room. A nice
technique is to hold the color chips in the daylight and
at night so you will see how lighting will effect your
color choices.
What color should I paint my ceiling?
White or
off-white colors will create the illusion of having a
higher ceiling and more open space. Whereas medium to dark
colors will create the illusion of lowering the ceiling.
Customarily, white or off-white tend to be used.
Will the paint actually match the color chip?
As a general
rule, paint on a color chip will appear slightly lighter
than when applied in a room. Always take into account the
sheen of the paint, the lighting in the room, and other
colors that are in the room. |
