Paint offers a pop of personality

PAINT OFFERS A SPECIAL POP OF PERSONALITY

Color is part of every design. Bold colors can be used to create a stunning accent wall, while homes with open concepts often use color to define rooms.

People who have painted home interiors in the past recognize the process of picking paint can be complicated. Paint retailers have a seemingly endless swatch of colors to choose from, and it can be difficult to narrow down similar options. However, these tips can help homeowners pick the perfect paint.

• Take stock, and photographs, of your current furnishings. Designers

rely on a simple technique when recommending color schemes for clients. Choose a standout color from existing furnishings, such as the dominant color from framed artwork, a decorative pillow or piece of furniture, and then look for the same shade to paint the walls. A photograph of the item can be handy when visiting the paint store.

• Lighten colors as you go up.

The home renovation and design experts at HGTV recommend picking darker color values for the floor, medium color values for the walls and light values for the ceiling. This approach mimics the look of the great outdoors, where the ground tends to be darker than the trees, and the trees are darker than the blue sky.

• Use paint to create a vibe.

The home renovation experts note that colors evoke an emotional response. Cool colors like blue and green give off a relaxing vibe, which makes them ideal for bedrooms and bathrooms. Red is an intense color that can up the energy ante in any room, which can make it an option for homeowners who want to spark debate around their dinner tables.

• Give personal preference its place at the table. Though

interior designers may have years of experience picking paint colors and researchers may have determined how certain colors can be utilized to create a desired ambiance in a given room, ultimately homeowners are the ones who will be living there. So it’s important that homeowners pick colors they like.

Paint is an inexpensive way to transform a room. Rely on a combination of color strategies and personal preferences to choose paint color for interior walls.

2022 Color Trends

Home design trends come and go. Paint provides one way to refresh a home’s interior without investing in new furniture and home accessories. Paint trends change, but these colors are already making the rounds in 2022.

• Very Peri: Very Peri is the Pantone 2022 Color of the Year. A brand new shade of blue, Very Peri was designed to rekindle some of the qualities that the color blue represents while simultaneously complementing a modern perspective. The design pros at HGTV recommend pairing Very

Peri with neutrals like taupes and creams or deep shades like navy or brown.

• Evergreen Fog:

The paint experts at Sherwin-Williams note that this shade of green is symbolic of nature and a color associated with revitalization and growth. Those characteristics make it great for homeowners who are looking to create relaxing spaces.

• Breezeway: Breezeway from

Behr is another popular color that provides a soft look. Breezeway is the

Behr Color of the Year for 2022 and is described as a silvery green shade with cool undertones. Breezeway pairs well with creamy white, taupe, softened black and nuanced pink.

• Gilded Linen: Gilded Linen from

Valspar is ideal for homeowners who want a color to organize and connect spaces throughout their homes.

Gilded Linen is a minimalist white that mixes well with natural elements like wood and greenery. The soft tone makes it suitable in a variety of rooms, so it’s so popular in homes with open floor plans.