Choosing interior house paint
Paint walls different colors in the same room to create a dynamic yet inexpensive change to the d cor. According to Jenny Gibbs, interior design expert and author of "Interior Design," after people leave a room, they have a difficult time remembering the actual colors of the room, but they can easily recall the emotional impression they felt. Whether you're aiming for elegance, calm or artistry, the colors you choose will determine the mood. Choose a color scheme with the aid of a color wheel to prevent a haphazard appearance when using more than one paint color in a room.
Instructions
1. Incorporate different hues of the same color for a monochromatic color scheme. Monochromes tend to offer rich yet subtle effects that can create an elegant or understated quality. To add interest and contrast, add textures to paint finishes.
2. Create a dramatic contrast by choosing a complementary color scheme that uses colors from opposite sides of the color wheel. If the room has wooden architectural elements or wood furniture, establish the color of the wood, and paint nearby walls a complementary color. For instance, the reds in cherry woods and mahoganies are enhanced and intensified when contrasted with shades of green.
3. Balance and harmonize a room by using an analogous color scheme that uses neighboring colors on the color wheel. Reds, yellows and oranges can be used to create a vibrant yet harmonious environment.
4. Express your artistic side by using a triadic color scheme. Triads utilize every fourth color on the color wheel to create a bold statement, but they must be used with skill to avoid too much activity that can overwhelm. The primary colors red, blue and yellow are triads that work well in children's rooms as well as in recreation spaces.
