Color and interior
Choosing the right color depends on personal preference, features and the colors you want to achieve. The improvement in appearance will be influenced by the shade as well as the type of paint used.
Optically expanding the living room or shortening the corridor will be possible if you follow a few simple interior design techniques.
Adviсe:
- Small interiors are painted with bright colors that illuminate the room, resulting in the effect of a larger space. You can get by with just white paint, but it’s not necessary.
- To a large extent, you can use rich and dark colors that do not overload the interior and make it more comfortable.
- In small spaces, bright colors with a cool color palette will work better than dark tones.
- When choosing paints, you should pay attention to the parameter responsible for the reflection of light - this is the degree of gloss. What will work better - matte or gloss, or maybe something in between? Here you should also take into account the specifics of the room being painted.
- In large rooms, especially well-lit ones, it is better to use paints with a matte finish, which absorb light. This effect visually neutralizes the unevenness of painted walls and ceilings.
Search by code
Companies that produce paints and varnishes continuously analyze the consumer market, as a result of which new tones with individual names appear (electric, mint). And there are a lot of such names.
It is not clear how to choose the one that suits you.
Therefore, to make it more convenient to search for paint, special paint tables and color fans were created, where each color has its own individual number. Using this code it is very easy to find the right paint or mix different shades and create the one that suits you.
Each manufacturing company has its own tables with numbers; there is no single register. In some cases, the necessary color is created immediately in the store, if, of course, the necessary equipment is available.
The paint is obtained by mixing the main color and the desired dye. When choosing coatings in the catalog, you must pay attention to the following points:
- Products from some companies have a white color composition. This means that the original paint color is always white. If necessary, you can add the necessary dyes to it. This option is not very suitable if you need to get a bright color. Usually, the final result is not very saturated compared to the specified color of the sample.
- The white color scheme, on the basis of which all color examples are made, creates a great contrast, so the shade will seem brighter and richer than it turns out in reality. And if we talk about calm tones, then on the contrary they seem paler on white. Therefore, after painting the walls, the result may differ significantly from what was imagined based on samples from the store.
- When viewing color options, you need to consider lighting, as it greatly affects how a particular shade will look.
Painting tricks
How to choose paint color for walls and ceiling? Colors can optically make a room appear larger or smaller. But it’s also worth remembering a few picturesque solutions.
- If you need to optically raise the ceiling, it is better to paint it a lighter color, such as white or cream.
- If you want to optically lower it, the reverse trick will be used and the painting will be a darker color.
- And if the room seems too long, it is enough to paint one of its walls a darker color, preferably in front of the entrance.
The general rule is the work of silhouette belts when choosing clothes: vertical - elongated, horizontal - expanding. The same principle applies to interiors! Lift up low spaces with vertical stripes. However, horizontal stripes will make the room appear larger and longer.
Colors can optically enlarge and reduce a surface, and can also change its proportions. But color has another primary function. Chromotherapy, or color treatment, has been used by interior designers and architects for many years.
So, what do professionals recommend regarding choosing wall paint colors?
There is a lot of advice on the Internet that white expands space, and that it is better to use calm tones in the bedroom. Let’s not repeat them; we’d rather listen to the opinions of those who paint walls and ceilings every day for many years.
Professional painters and builders prefer to choose paint color based on the following recommendations:
The fewer options you have to choose a paint color, the easier it is.
Have you decided to paint your living room light green? Then ask the seller to show you only the main colors, some short catalog of colors, and it will be easier to choose. Why do you need 67 variations of light green to make things more confusing? If you buy paint online, choose brands that offer quick color charts. For example, on the Belinka website you can find this short table of the most frequently ordered colors. Very comfortably.
Request a catalog of paint colors
A common mistake is choosing a paint color based on an advertising brochure or seeing your favorite shade on an online store website. It must be remembered that no monitor, much less a magazine or brochure, can perfectly convey the shade of paint. If possible, always ask to see also a fan with color samples, not printed, but a catalog with pieces of material painted in different shades of paint from this brand.
3. Still, don’t forget about the purpose of the room
The color of the walls in your home may just be your whim, but don't forget what you'll be doing in the room. A small bedroom with pumpkin-orange stripes on the walls is unlikely to allow you to get a good night's sleep.
4. Don’t listen to anyone, choose the color of the walls for yourself
Fashion magazines, your designer and your architect friend can advise anything, but you and your loved ones will live in the house. So what if a pink ceiling is too much for some? And it reminds you of the color of the ice cream that your mother bought you as a child.
5. Of the two options, give preference to the less saturated one
A tiny rectangle of crimson may look really cute in a color catalog, but your head will spin when you stand in front of such a huge wall. Always choose a color that is much lighter and calmer.
Is your wall smooth or textured?
Yes, it makes a huge difference. Imagine that the wall is covered with pebble plaster (it creates the effect of grain scattered on the surface). Each pebble of plaster has a light side and at the same time casts a tiny shadow - that is, the entire wall takes on a slightly darker tone. Be sure to consider texture when choosing a paint shade.
7. Why not do a test paint job!
Still can't figure out what paint color to choose? There is a simple way: order several of the smallest cans of paint of different colors, from those that you cannot decide between, and paint with them the not-so-striking wall in the room. Then just paint over these areas.
If you test color, then in real conditions
If you liked the advice described above, then keep in mind that you need to paint the wall not just somewhere, but in the very room where you are planning the renovation. Apply the paint in several layers, in accordance with what is written in the instructions, try to paint at least 1 square meter. When assessing the results, try to include the same lighting that will be used in the room. By the way, if you can’t do a test paint job, try to at least bring a color catalog into the room and evaluate the colors in the conditions of a particular room.
Don't break the painting rules
Nobody likes to follow instructions, “why read technical maps?” Is it any wonder that in this case the paint will not only soon crack, but will also have a different shade, well, if not different in different areas of the wall. Please paint correctly.
Purpose of color in the interior
Red color
Shades of red stimulate the heart and increase appetite. Interiors dominated by red color create a cozy and warm impression. Its shades will work in spaces where there is a lot going on, such as the living room and romantic feminine bedrooms.
Yellow
Yellow symbolizes fun, joy and intelligence. It lifts your mood, strengthens the nervous system, and stimulates the brain to think clearly. Ideal for areas that encourage increased activity, such as the living room or kitchen.
Bronze color
Reliability, stability and security. Calming and relaxing effect. Thanks to its neutrality, it allows you to decorate a room in any style. Ideal for the living room and bedroom, guaranteeing deep relaxation.
White color
The most versatile color. It symbolizes peace, harmony and purity. Refreshes and soothes. Due to its neutrality, it provides many opportunities for organization. This will work in absolutely every room.
Grey colour
The color of balance, peace and tranquility. Due to its high neutrality, it will work in most rooms. An excellent backdrop for expressive accessories and stylish furniture. It also goes well with steel and aluminum, giving the interior a modern look.
Additionally
The right wall color is, of course, the key to creating the perfect interior. However, the complement of every landscaped space is the right accessories. They will add expression and individual character. While the answer may seem simple, it is the supplements that can determine the final effect.
When choosing finishing elements, it is worth remembering a few rules:
— if you plan to arrange a modern interior, select accessories that will harmonize with their design. When choosing the main color of the additions, for example the color of turquoise kitchen decorations, you need to stick to the concept and not interfere with it with orange pots;
— if the interior is small or the goal is to achieve a minimalist effect, you should not fill the room with bookshelves or chests of drawers. In this case, open shelves and open window sills are ideal. A gallery of family photos from the trip would look great on them;
— an important element that complements the arrangements are wall decorations in the form of paintings, posters or photographs. They diversify the appearance of the room and give it personality. It is worth paying attention to the color of the frames;
— fabrics are a permanent element of the interior, which, if properly selected and displayed, can become an excellent decoration that emphasizes the character of the room.
We hope that this article helped you choose a paint color for the interior of your apartment or any other room.
Paint Tester
This program is a color tester that can be used to select a color scheme when creating a design solution. The utility is simple in design and does not require any special skills.
Working with Paint Tester is as follows:
- First you need to photograph the room/premises (or part of it) that you want to decorate.
- Then open the photo in the utility.
- The next step is to use the necessary tool to select a suitable color scheme (or several options).
- You can use the brush, fill, or gradient tool. The first makes it possible to select the tone of individual areas or details, the second allows you to “fill in” the completely required objects or areas, and with the help of a gradient you can experiment with color gradation (you can select several subtones). Also, if desired, you can decorate objects with certain patterns and textures.
The application provides a large selection of colors (which can be combined).
If necessary, you can “go back” and choose a different color, or clean the area using tools (for this you need to use an “eraser” or “adhesive tape”).
Note: you can also experiment with the brightness of the selected undertone (which also affects the appearance of the room as a whole).
Once a suitable solution has been selected, the image must be saved. If desired, you can share it with friends or on social networks.
In order for the gamma to be better visible, it is recommended to work from a tablet/laptop/desktop computer (the phone does not allow you to fully evaluate the result).
The program should be downloaded only from the official website. The utility takes up little space on the device (no more than 4.5 MB).
It is advisable to use it for consumers who plan to independently renovate their apartment (or office) or modify it slightly.
