With the Winter months rolling in, and the cool weather starting to take effect, now is definitely the time to hire a painter and make your home feel as warm and welcoming as possible!
Now, remember that after a long day’s work, before we even enter our home, the first influence on our mood is the state of the paint on our home’s exterior. A faded paint job can easily result in a subconscious increase in negativity. A small investment in a clean-cut paint job is actually a huge investment in ourselves.
Luckily, Serviceseeking.com.au ‘s National Renovation Consumer Price Index (RCPI) has revealed that painting jobs were among the most popular value-adding renovations over the last year! In fact, the number of painter quotes has been consistently increasing. And with more painters in the market, prices are sitting at a very competitive rate, just slightly above the National Inflation Rate.
Picking the right paint can be difficult. Very difficult. But there are a few things that we can be aware of that makes the entire process much more simple:
1. Use pop colours for your walls.
Brighten up a room with a splash of bold colours. You can paint the entire wall or just a portion of it with your desired colour. Also, rich colours are very effective in adding warmth and drama, and they’re also fun to experiment with. The best part is how easily you can change your mind! Are you sick of your dark grey feature wall? Why not test out a brighter, more lively red?
2. White is safe.
White is usually a safe interior colour, but it also has varying undertones, such as pink and green. Essentially, there are different kinds of white. The effect of these undertones may not be noticeable at first. But when you place them against contrasting colours, their mismatch becomes perceptible. It is always worth comparing a few colours before making a decision.
Whites also have the effect of enlarging our perceptions of the sizes of rooms. This is an amazing tool for those of us living in smaller apartments who wish to make the most of space. Consider a bright white wall, and you will feel an increase in size immediately!
3. Lighting affects the register of colours.
Light is a crucial factor in interior design. Determine the source of lighting in your home. Natural lighting is perfect for showing the true colours of paint. But if you have fluorescent lighting, a blue tone would be ideal to use. Additionally, if you have incandescent lighting, warm and yellow tones are your best options. All of these have the effect of adding warmth to your home. Choosing the wrong colours can actually have a negative effect as they may clash with your lighting.
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