It is important to select a paint color that fits you and your home. Part one of this blog series talked about considering the space, considering the room’s theme, and looking at trends. This blog will now go into depth on three more aspects for choosing your home’s paint color: Painting Contractor in Minneapolis MN
Understand Undertones
When selecting a color to paint the interior or the exterior of your home, it is beneficial to understand undertones. Often more than one paint color is mixed together to get a certain color or shade. The main color that you see more of is called the overtone and the color you do not see right away is called the undertone. Undertones can be important because even if you do not see the color directly, it can influence the feeling or mood that goes along with the color. Cool paint colors will have an undertone with blue, green, or purple. While warm paint colors will have an undertone with red, orange, or yellow. For example, there are many different shades of grey but if you are want help deciding which shade, consider the undertones. There are grey colors that have a cool color undertone and grey colors that have a warm color undertone. If you want to have a warmer feeling room, it may be best to choose one of the grey colors that have an orange, red, or yellow undertone. Undertones can influence a space even though the color may seem “hidden”.
Test Colors
When deciding on a color to paint a room or outside of your home, it is useful to test out colors. Stores will often have small samples of paint colors that you can purchase. You can bring home multiple colors and then paint small test areas in the area you want to paint. By painting these test areas, you will get an idea of how the color would look in the final product. If you are painting a room, it is beneficial to paint a couple of walls so you can see how the light looks in each area. It is also helpful to leave the paint samples up for a couple of days so you can make sure you really like the color. A tip with paint sample tests is to make sure you view it in a variety of lights. Light changes throughout the day and it is important to see how light affects the color since mid-afternoon natural daylight can be very different from the middle-of-the-night artificial LED light. It is always good to test out different colors and paints to help you decide on what color fits your needs best.
Consult a Painting Contractor
Lastly, it can greatly help you to consult a local painting contractor when selecting your paint color. A painting contractor is a professional so they will know what might work best in the different spaces. A painting contractor has the experience and knowledge to give an accurate opinion and advice. They might have a certain brand of paint they suggest using because they know the brand will last and withstand conditions. Your questions can be answered by an experienced painting contractor, so reach out to one today!
These tips can help you choose the right paint color for your home. The undertone is important to know for paint color and it is always beneficial to test the colors beforehand. Also, if you would like the help of a professional, you can always consult a painting contractor. Contact Home Drywall & Painting in Minneapolis today so we can help you with your home’s next painting project!
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