A Guide on Choosing Interior Paint Colors

There are many different factors that go into choosing interior paint colors. Things such as a certain style you are trying to accomplish or trying to match a piece of furniture in the room can all affect the choice you make for the paint color of the room. Even with so many factors that influence the actual color of paint that you may choose, there are certain guidelines that you should follow when picking interior paint colors.

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Don't Rush Into a Paint Color Choice

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Thousands of different interior paint colors are available, so one should not rush into a decision without properly planning it out. Visit your local hardware or paint store and gather paint chips in whatever colors that catch your eye or that you like for the room. Make sure that you get a variety of chips as things can look very different when you get home and look at the color in the room.

When you do get home with your paint chips be sure that you not only just hold them up on the wall, but you walk around with them to compare them with furniture, the flooring, and windows. You want to make sure that the color is well suited to everything in the room that you plan on keeping in the room when you are done remodeling it.

You may also want to ask for opinions from other people on the colors when you have it narrowed down if you are having trouble picking a color. They may see something that you don't.

Make Your Own Interior Paint Color

If you really can't find a paint color that you absolutely love for a room, then you may want to consider making your own paint color. Most paint stores now offer custom colors where they will match a color for you. This means that you can bring in a painting or fabric swatch from your room and have them match a color. Sometimes this may cost you more in the long run, but may be worth it to get the style that you desire from your room.

Choose an Interior Paint Finish

The next step after you have decided on an actual color for your paint, you need to pick what type of finish you want. The finish of the paint will affect the way that the paint looks. It can even make some paint colors look darker or lighter depending on the type of finish that you choose.

· Flat Finish - This type of finish is a matte or duller finish. This is a good type of finish if you want to camouflage imperfections since the light will not reflect off the paint. This type of finish is not the best choice for a room with a lot of traffic as they are harder to clean than other finishes.

· Eggshell Finish - This paint finish has a small shine to it just like an eggshell. Eggshell finishes are popular since they are easier to clean and still have some shine to reflect the light in the room.

· Satin Finish - This finish has a small shine to it as well but with a smoother appearance. Satin paints do well with rooms that have high traffic since they are easier to clean.

· Glossy - This finish is as exactly as it sounds. It has a very high gloss or shine to it. There are also semi-gloss finishes that have a little less shine than a glossy finish. A glossy finish is most commonly used for accessories like trim and doors rather than on a whole interior wall.

Even though the color of a room can be changed quite easily, you want to make sure that you do your best to pick an interior paint color that fits your style as well as is something that is easy on the eyes. When you change the paint color of a room, it can truly change the whole entire look of the room.

A Guide on Choosing Interior Paint Colors

Leon Tuberman has been in the home furniture an interior decorating business for 40 years. He owns and operates http://www.BarnFurnitureMart.com a popular furniture store in Los Angelels that specializes in American made living room, bedroom and dining furniture for the home.

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