Color
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The
most personal decision involved in any interior or exterior painting project
is color choice. If green is your favorite color, you will be drawn to
that color family when yon go to your local paint store. If you like blue,
you will probably find a place for it somewhere in your home. It's important
to follow your instincts when selecting paint color. Decorating your home
with your favorite hues is what gives your home
its unique personality.
But while it is true that
there are no hard and fast rules about paint color selection, there are
certain color systems that are appealing to the average eye. Understanding
them can help you make the best decisions on color choice. |
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The
color wheel helps define colors that work well together. Whether you use
a single color, or a family of complementary or contrasting colors, understanding
color use lets you make the right color choices for your home. |
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Color Schemes Color Vocabulary Assess the Color Environment Likewise, when doing exterior painting, be sure to take into account the fixed colors of your home—brick, stonework, and the roof color, for example. The most flattering color treatments will be those that work well with these existing elements. Consider choosing a color that will pick up the color of a non-painted area, the brown that appears in your brick, or a green highlight from your stonework, for example. Also, remember that no home exists in isolation: Its appearance is affected by the appearance of neighboring homes, and even the color of shrubs and trees around it. You probably don't want to paint your home the same color as your next-door neighbor's, but you probably do want to select a hue that will look attractive alongside it. Furthermore, be aware of the fact that certain colors look more at home in certain surroundings. For example, earth tones are always a good choice in natural, wooded areas, but they may not he the best choice in other settings. Another factor to consider is the architectural style of your home. Oftentimes, a home looks most attractive when painted in period colors. Formal Colonial or Greek Revival homes look great with white exteriors and muted interiors, while Victorians come to life with bold color treatments that accentuate ginger bread and other interesting architectural details. Fail-Safe Color Choices Similarly, the safest approach to exterior painting is to use white, beige, or another neutral color on the siding and a darker accent color on the trim. Dark brown is often a good general-purpose color for exterior trim. Color Trends Interior paint colors are another matter—the
"in" colors tend to change every few years. Of late, rich, saturated
colors in darker shades have met with great success. For more advice on
this year's hot colors, ask your paint dealer. |
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