Whether you're freshening up your kitchen with a coat of paint or painting your home's entire exterior, there are many factors to consider when selecting which paint to use.
It might be easy enough to assume that picking paint is restricted to choosing the right colour. Settling on the right hue is important, but it's not the only factor to bear in mind.
Choosing the right gloss level is important for both appearance and wearability. Here are some handy tips to ensure you don't gloss over the important aspects of paint selection.
If you want to let the fresh hues of the ocean wash over your interior design, the coastal aesthetic might be for you.
Perhaps the thought of purely off-white walls and tan furniture doesn't excite you. Fair enough – while such a colour scheme looks sophisticated, it is somewhat safe. By contrast, bright shades like turquoise, magenta and persimmon make you panic – they're just too much for your particular home's design and layout!
Cool white, bold red, warm cream: These are all shades favoured by interior design gurus when it comes to decking out a home.
Shades of grey and pops of navy blue look striking, too.
But what about brown? It's an earthy tone that is often waylaid when homeowners are poring over interior design ideas. Don't be too quick to dismiss brown though – it's a shade that looks stunning in a range of spaces, and you can pair it with other colours, too. It adds a gorgeous warmth to any space, which is always a plus if you want to create a sense of intimacy or homely warmth.
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