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Paint color should be decided on the furniture and flooring of a room, not decide them. Even then, there are so many different shades and undertones of one color, which it is often difficult to decide on just one. Here are some helpful tips to look at, that will make this process a bit easier and clear. First, keep your options open. Choose paint chips from different stores and brands to make sure to choose the right color (do not loose track which chip is from which store or brand). Also, when matching paint chips to fabric, flooring, or an existing paint job, make sure to view paint chip at all angles and in all types of lighting. Often times, paint will look completely different at night or in natural lighting than it will in the store.
Third, tinting your primer can give you that lighter look you’ve been searching for, when having a difficult time matching paint chips to an existing paint color. A lot of darker colors are very difficult to match, however, and only so much can be done by tinting. Fourth, painting the smaller details of a room, such a vents and outlet covers, will help blend and make them less noticeable. Some do require a primer or finish, but often times you can do without. Fifth, never count out the floor. Unattractive concrete, wood, and vinyl can always be decoratively painted, and have a lot of potential. Sixth, highlighting with paint can accent details of furniture, and create unique outlines. Small, usually unnoticed areas can be painted to grab attention and focus. Seventh, don’t be afraid to paint with bright, rich, or intense colors; they often help a room look more decorated, however, should be accented with lighter, less overwhelming colors. Eighth, contrast is good, and can be used to intensify the mood of a room (with high-contrast), or create a more subtle mood (with low-contrast). Never be afraid to play around with color, sometimes the most unlikely combinations can prove to be some of the most beautiful. Ninth, an illuminating glow can be created by using a lighter paint for the ceiling of a room. This will open up a room and make it seem bigger. Test ceiling colors with wall colors, sometimes the same color (just in different shades) looks good, and other times it is better to change the color entirely. Finally, many stores offer designer-selected color schemes that do your job for you. They make things much easier and are proven to look good; so by all means, give you a break. We at Valerie Fitzgerald and Associates realize that you are in the information gathering stage of your purchase and we respect your privacy. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email us at info@valeriefitzgerald.com or call us directly at 310-285-7515. If you or anyone you know is looking to buy or sell a home, please note that we can provide detailed information and access to:
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Second, paint chips can also be used as a stand in for items that can not leave the home. For instance, if looking to match a rug color to a bathroom tile, you can match a paint chip to the tile and take it with you on your search for rugs. Also, paint covers almost anything, from metal to fabric, and can reinvent almost any piece of furniture; so don’t be shy to grab grandmas rusted chandelier out of the junk pile, there’s paint for that too.
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