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50 Ways To Paint A Wall
The Easy Step-By-Step Way To Decorators Looks
Neutral Color for Wall and Ceiling
Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Neutral Gray
Warm colors: Red, Orange, Yellow
Warm colors which represent heat, like fire and sunshine, are associated with energy, passion and vibrancy. Due to the 'heat' produced by these warm tones, they are usually balanced off with neutrals colors.
Cool Colors: Blue, Green
Cool colors give a room a calming sensation, because they reminds us of the beautiful seascapes and skies.
Neutrals: White, Natural, Brown, Grey
Neutrals are often used to create balance to the bolder colors used in a room. An all neutral room, on the other hand, whispers sophistication and peace.
Wall Color's Dos And Don'ts
Do ...
choose a wall color because you like it, and reflects your personality
take into account the style and size of a room plus the material in it, before deciding on what color to be used on the wall
check the paint color under different lights, and make sure that it would look good on either a sunny, cloudy or even gloomy days. Test the color on artificial lights too (eg: tungsten light)
gather collection of color swatches, to help you decide on which color(s) to use for the wall. As paint supplier now categorized colors according to mood and tone, a group of colors chosen from the same 'family' will work well together!
Don't ...
choose a wall color because
it's a trend
put too much emphasis on color
when you have a beautiful piece of furniture
or room achitecture to be displayed.
be afraid to experiment with paint color, as it is relatively inexpensive
use paint colors that draw attention to unattractive parts of the room, for example: ugly wires on the ceilings
Choose Quality Acrylic Paint at a Bargain
Sienna, Cadmium Yellow, Cobalt Blue, Sap Green, Magenta
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