Paint Colors: How to Choose the Right Indoor Hues

<h2 style="margin: 10pt 0in 0pt">Paint Colors: How to Choose the Right Indoor Hues</h2>One of the most difficult parts of redecorating involves choosing the right colors, and although it sounds simple it can be very trying. With literally hundreds of colors to choose from when visiting the local home improvement store, the choice becomes even more challenging. Paint colors that look fantastic on a very small sample can take on an entirely new look when covering walls. However, choosing the right indoor hues really does not have to be complicated. With the following tips and advice on how to choose paint colors you will have the confidence to make the right decisions that will bring years of beauty and style to the home.Choose a Favorite Accent Color If you are having trouble deciding on a paint color, look around the room and choose a preferred accent color. It could be a stripe in a favorite candle or a color in the pattern on a throw pillow. If it matches existing furniture and flooring, consider choosing that color to paint the walls. A color that is too bold or too bright can be toned down and it will still add a great deal of interest and beauty to the space. Take your favorite accent piece to a local paint store, and find out of they can match the color, or browse the display of paint cards to find just the right color in a lighter hue. Paint color options really are endless, and you can choose from an entire spectrum of beautiful shades to compliment your home. Go Light and Choose Bold Accents Some people are a little uneasy with bright or bold colors, especially in a smaller room or space. Instead of going with a dark, bright, or bold color for walls, choose a lighter hue of a preferred shade, and add more color to the room with accents. Once the room is painted you can jazz it up with bold accent pillows, wall hangings, window treatments, and other items that do not require the same commitment as paint. You will still be able to enjoy the color, but it will be very easy to add or remove pieces that add too much drama. Let your creativity flow, and think of the accent pieces you can add to the space to give it style and lasting appeal. <div style="text-align: center"><img src="../images/paint-accent-wall.jpg" border="0" alt="Interior paint accent wall" title="Interior paint accent wall" width="500" height="336" /></div> Be Adventurous and Paint an Accent Wall Those who love a specific color but are too wary to paint an entire room should consider painting an accent wall. Choose any paint color imaginable, and look for lighter versions of the same color. Paint a single wall using the adventurous choice, and stick with the lighter version for the rest of the room. A single wall painted in an eye-catching color really can change the entire look of the room, and an accent wall is ideal for creating a focal point with stylish wall hangings such as mirrors, candle wall sconces, and decorative wall planters. Sample it First Did you know some brands of paint offer color samples that will help predict how a color will look on the walls? You can buy small containers of paint that will allow you to try it before buying large quantities. Consider trying one or more options in areas close to flooring, furniture, and window treatments, and do not make up your mind right away. View the color choices at different times throughout the day as well as in the evening to get an idea of how the colors will look in various types of lighting. Paint colors can look very different when viewed in natural sunlight and when artificial nighttime lighting is used. Taking your time when choosing paint colors, sampling the various options can mean the difference between tolerating a choice and loving it for years to come. <div style="text-align: center"><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,29,0" width="425" height="282"><param name="movie" value="../images/banners/10b.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="menu" value="false" /><param name="wmode" value="" /><embed src="../images/banners/10b.swf" wmode="" quality="high" menu="false" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="282"></embed></object></div> About the Author Alyssa Davis, writes exclusively about contemporary decor for Metal-Wall-Art.com, and specifically about designing with <a href="http://www.metal-wall-art.com/leaves-trees-metal-wall-art.html" target="_blank">tree metal wall sculpture</a> and <a href="http://www.metal-wall-art.com/entertainment-musical-wall-art.html" target="_blank">jazz metal wall art</a>.

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