Mistakes People Make when Painting with Bold Colours around the Home

Bold colours can make or break a room. They can either unleash personality or make it feel dark and cramped. For this reason, it’s so important that you use them wisely and that you think about the feel of the room before you go ahead and make a decision.

Choosing a Colour without Testing Samples

One of the biggest mistakes that people make when they paint with dark or bold colours is that

they don’t test out the colour properly. They don’t take into account the natural light of the room and they don’t paint a big enough area to get an idea of the paint either. If you want to get around this then paint where the light hits the wall, and paint a shadowed space of the wall as well. This will give you a good idea of how the hues look under different light and it will also show you how the paint is going to make the room feel when it dries.

Trying too Hard

If you try too hard to incorporate bold colours throughout your home then you may end up using them when they aren’t really required. You may go overboard, and this can make the room feel uncomfortable, dark and cold. Use a single bright colour on all walls to create drama or use a single darker colour on a feature wall or even in the alcoves in the wall. Using several bright colours in a single space can really reduce the impact and it can also make the room feel

Confusing.

Forgetting Other Materials

It’s so important that you pay close attention to the materials of the floor and even the colour of the ceiling as well. This will have a huge impact on the colours that you choose. This is because the walls will blend the room together, so if you have a solid hardwood floor then this may look better with a certain colour when compared to a carpeted floor. If you do want a new carpet, then Carpet One are a fantastic choice.

All Whites are the Same

If you think that all whites are the same then this can be a huge mistake. You need to use appropriate white paint for the trim. Warm colours need to be paired with whites that have more of a yellow undertone. Cooler tones need to be paired with whites that are crisper and shinier in appearance. Sure, this may seem like a small detail but it can make a huge difference to the look and feel of the room.

Balance

Another mistake that a lot of people make is not taking into account the balance of the room. For example, if you have a room full of cool yellows and whites then this is great. The space will look open and it will appear much bigger than it actually is. If you don’t have any bold or dark feature accents to balance this out however then it may end up bland and devoid of personality. Consider having a feature wall, or even painting some of your furniture so that it adds a new dynamic.