03/05/2014
Home Painting Ideas: Colours and Themes
There are a variety of ways you can redecorate your home with a lick of paint – and a range of colours and styles to choose from!
Starting a new home refurbishment can be a daunting prospect – after all, there are so many furniture options and paint ideas to choose from, and you can never be sure about what will best suit a room or your home until the job is completed and you can see the final, overall effect. Still, just because there are numerous wall paint ideas in magazines and online doesn’t mean you can’t find the one that’s right for you. To help you get started, why not take a look at the sort of things you need to consider to get the most out of your house painting ideas?
Before making a final decision on the type of colour and theme you want for your house and home paint ideas, you should ask yourself the following questions:
Do the colour and/or theme suit the room in question? Is there enough lighting for that particular colour, or will the paintwork make the room seem to dark? Does the theme suit the overall purpose of the room?
Do the colour and theme blend neatly into the surrounding environment? Do they clash with existing furniture you plan on keeping, or is that susceptible to change? Do you like the overall effect the new paint has on the room?
Will the colour fade over time, or can it be sustained with extra coatings once or twice a year? Will it suit the purpose of the room in the long run?
Is everyone else in the home happy with the colour and theme? If the paintwork doesn’t suit everyone’s tastes does that matter, or will it just have to be changed again in the near future?
Finally, are you happy with the overall atmosphere of the room once the new colour has been applied? If not, is there time to change it?
So you know what to take into consideration with interior paint ideas; but what about the actual home painting ideas themselves? Well, to give you an idea of different room paint ideas and let you know about what works where, we have created the following room-by-room guide below, telling you everything you need to know about the most popular home colour and theme painting ideas!
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Living Room/Lounge – as the centre of your family room, a living room should be a cosy and comfortable space which everyone finds relaxing – so make sure you choose paint colour ideas that don’t offend anyone in particular. Warm colours such as magnolia and softer shades of red and yellow work particularly well with low-lighting such as lamps or fireplaces, and soft greens also add a natural feel that adds a calming touch to any communal space.
Kitchen – paint room ideas best suited for a kitchen is usually a cross between something hygienic and something related to food – think browns, reds and oranges if you want a warm and rustic feel, or yellows and blues for a classic farmhouse kitchen. For something more modern, black, grey and white all go perfectly well with chrome furnishings and granite or marble countertops.
Bathroom and Washroom – like a kitchen, a bathroom needs to feel hygienic – so clean, crisp colours such as white and blue always work best, and make people feel more relaxed in general.
Dining Room – a dining room is usually one of the more formal areas of the home, so opt for rich, ornate colour such as red, plum and orange wall painting ideas to make people feel calm and elegant while tucking into your latest home-cooked cuisine.
Bedrooms – bedrooms are completely personal, so the best colour and/or style will obviously depend on the person whose room is being redecorated – but you should still make the effort to make it clean and warm at the same time. Magnolia is usually a good base colour if you have a lot of colourful furniture and duvet sets, while softer shades of brown, orange or lilac often create a warm, cosy glow perfect for any evening.
Children’s – children’s bedrooms should be perfect for play, so make sure to use bright and wacky colours, such as bold oranges, yellows, blues and reds to keep things lively and interesting.
