In a kitchen, paint is only a small part of the walls: cabinets, backsplash, appliances and windows take up most of the surface. That changes how you should choose the color. The paint has to work with expensive fixed elements, survive grease and steam, and ideally make the room feel bright and welcoming. Start with … Read more
The bedroom is the one room designed for rest. Its color should help you wind down at night and wake up gently. That usually means softer, less saturated colors than you would use in a living room, but there is room for personality. Colors that feel calm Very bright, saturated reds and yellows are energizing, … Read more
The front door is the focal point of the facade. Changing its color is one of the cheapest ways to change how a house looks from the street, and it takes a weekend at most. Start with what you cannot change Look at the colors of the roof, the siding or brick, the stone and … Read more
The finish (or sheen) is how much light the dried paint reflects. It changes how the color looks, how well the wall hides flaws and how easy it is to clean. Brands name their finishes slightly differently, but the scale is the same. From least to most shiny Flat No shine at all. It hides … Read more
The living room and dining room are where you spend time with others, often in open or connected spaces. A good color makes them feel welcoming in daylight and at night. A bad one can look completely different from the chip you picked at the store. Step 1: Study the light Also think about when … Read more
