Colors give a room personality and individuality. Choosing the right paint colors is often not as easy as it seems. One is very good at combining various colors and the other already has trouble finding a well-combined outfit. Choosing paint colors within an interior can therefore be quite a challenge.
Despite the difficulty, however, it is important that you make the right decision. Wall paint color has a major influence on the atmosphere in the house. Moreover, it gives you the opportunity to make a big statement. In this article, we give you a number of tips for finding the right paint color for your interior.
Follow the current paint trends
We see new paint colors appearing on the market every year. If we stayed very neat with our colors last year, we see that this can be a lot more exciting in 2022. For example, the ‘Urban Jungle’ plays an important role in the new paint colors and bold color combinations are also a favorite in the interior.
Here we see that two daring colors are combined with each other. Colors that do not match at first glance, but once on the wall create a surprising contrasting effect. Are you looking for a new color on the wall? Then you would do well to take a close look at the current paint trends. Be innovative and be surprised!
Get inspired with the help of home brochures
Could you use some extra inspiration? For example, you can request housing brochures from interior design stores here. This allows the user to examine various styles and color combinations. Seeing the colors in conjunction with interior styles often makes it easier to put them into context. This is especially useful for people who find it difficult to see the final result for themselves.
Make use of color testers
Are you a huge doubter and do you only know whether a color is right when it is actually on the wall? Save yourself a lot of costs by using special testers. You can purchase these for only one euro each and give you the opportunity to try out multiple colors.
Tip: make several squares of different colors and see how the colors look in combination with the interior. Do you want to use different colors? First, see what the effect is when you combine these with each other. Some colors can positively or negatively influence the effect of another color. Are you really not sure? Then ask for advice from a color expert.
Warm vs Cool Color for home interior
Warm colors are red, yellow, orange, and earth tones. They are powerful colors with an energetic appearance. These colors are known to encourage communication and action. For example, yellow is a powerful color to brighten up dark rooms. A beautiful ocher color on the wall gives the living room a warm appearance and makes guests feel welcome.
Cool colors are blue, gray, purple, green, black, and white. These colors are calming and relaxing. Green stands for growth. A vibrant color that has a relaxing effect and provides freshness and energy. Just think of a spring walk in the woods. In the living space, greenery brings peace and balance when you are tired or stressed.
Bright and dark colors
Colors reflect the incident light. The brighter the color, the more reflection there will be. For example, incident light reflects best on a bright white color. Black will then absorb the light, making the room appear smaller and more intimate.
If you have dark color tones in mind but you still want to keep the feeling of space, you can also choose to paint only an accent wall.
This way you create an atmosphere in the room while still retaining the open feeling. Also, take into account the function of the room. For a wall that you look at a lot, choose a dark, soothing color, as this will make the wall appear to fade. In a room where there is more action, such as a kitchen or a children’s room, a bright wall is perfect.
Choose a color for different ages groups
Of course, not only the color itself has an effect on our mood. How dark or light a shade is also plays a role. Dark colors have a diminutive effect. The opposite effect applies to light shades. By playing with colors you can make rooms appear larger and smaller. So keep balance and don’t forget to use neutral colors like black, gray, and white.
You can create a harmonious interior with the 60/30/10 rule. The idea is very simple: 60 percent consists of a dominant color (for example the walls), 30 percent a secondary color (the sofa), and the last 10 percent is used as an accent color (for accessories and decoration such as the cushions).
Psychological effect
Colors are also able to evoke emotions. Although blue and green are cool colors, they will still induce a feeling of calm and relaxation because we can associate them with landscape images such as the sea or a meadow.
Also, take into account the function of the room. In the bedroom, it is best to choose soothing and balanced shades such as green, brown, or blue. In workspaces, feel free to experiment with cheerful and inspiring colors such as red, orange, or turquoise.
Finally, the perceived temperature of color also influences the sense of space. A room that has been painted completely in the same cool color gives peace and space.
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing a Paint Color
Want to make a small space look bigger? Go for light (pastel) shades and keep the ceiling white. For an extra spacious feeling, you can, for example, paint a cabinet in the same color as the wall.
Is the living space large and uninviting? Opt for a dark color on the wall. Provide a counterpart (cool versus warm) so it doesn’t get too monotonous. This applies not only to the walls but also to accessories and decoration.
Do you want an inspiring and above all quiet workplace? The ideal colors for this are green or blue. Note, do not paint the entire room in the same color and work with different shades to create balance and some depth.
Are you still not sure what color you want to paint the walls of your bedroom? Remember that soft colors promote your sleep. A bedroom does not necessarily have to be very bright. After all, you can create a lot of peace with dark colors such as blue and green.
Finally, consider the orientation of the room. A room to the north will have a different and usually dark incidence of light. Soothing colors like blue can lose their effect and give you a claustrophobic feeling.
