Choosing the perfect shade of paint to use in your home can be challenging, especially when you have to consider all the other things going on in your space – lighting, flooring, furniture, etc.  Here are some things to think about when choosing paint colors:

• Just because you think a color is great doesn’t mean you should use it to paint a room: Rather than spontaneously buying paint, step back and consider how the color will work in the larger context of the room and what that room is used for.  Even if you love a color, it may not be one that draws people in. We advise our customers to test drive their paint colors and purchase a sample pot. By taking the time to sample colors, you’ll avoid costly mistakes and create a space you’ll love!

 

 

• Don’t be afraid to put a little color on your ceilings: Ceilings are a great place to highlight architectural details or create a mood by painting them a color other than white.  If you’re apprehensive about testing this idea in a main room of your home, try it in a small room, such as a bathroom.  In fact, a small room will benefit from a colored ceiling, which tie everything together without darkening the room. How to paint the 5th wall? Here are a few pointers.

• When painting an accent wall, make sure it’s the correct one: That is, don’t accent the wrong wall.  Painting an accent wall with a different color is a great, cost-effective option for accessorizing a room, but not all walls are appropriate to accent. What’s the first wall you see when you walk into your room? Find the wall that acts as a natural focal point for the room. You want to use an accent color on the wall that has the least interruptions, such as windows or doorways. How about the wall behind your bed or the wall that anchors your fireplace or television? Look around the room and find the wall that has an architectural feature and that’s usually the perfect wall for an accent color. Keep in mind the accent color should complement what’s going on in your room.
• Begin your color journey:  If you’re looking for complex and moody colors start with Hirshfield’s Refined collection of 132 colors, suitable for any space in your home. Another great option is Benjamin Moore’s recently revamped Favorites brochure of 110 versatile colors featuring neutrals and deep hues. Pick up a copy of the Refined or Favorites brochures at your neighborhood Hirshfield’s or view the collections online: Hirshfield’s Refined and Benjamin Moore Favorites. 

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