Did you know that by just painting your home walls with paint colors, you can create a relaxing atmosphere, you can also increase the spirit of activity and motivation in the room, or you can even visually raise the ceiling to make your room wider
1. Create a color scheme that matches your existing furniture & decor
Step 1
Start by selecting three colors from an existing object in your home, like your sofa, cushions, cupboards, etc.
Step 2
Choose one of the three paint colors as your wall color, and just keep the other two around the room in your fabric or furnishings.
Step 3 (optional)
Choose one of the last 2 color you decided too keep, except you can use this color as a side or accent wall to bring more color to your space.
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.*In conclusion:
60% of the room should be the dominant color, which is your painted wall color.
- 30% should be the secondary color, can be your big sofas or an accent wall
- 10% should be just some accent in your decorations.
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2. Pick a color that match the atmosphere you want
Which color should we choose as the dominant 60% for walls? Every paint color has different meanings and different physical effects. Have you ever been to a hotel room that suddenly makes you feel so relaxed? The psychology of color theory is real, especially when being used in interiors, and that's why we are going to share you 10 color meanings to help you choose the right color!
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1) Red increases room energy, affection and enthusiasm, perfect for dining rooms, family rooms and around entrances.
2) Orange increase the spirit of activity and cheerfulness, perfect for children's room.
3) Yellow not only can brighten the room, but also create a more cheerful and positive energy around it, perfect for children's room and dining room.
4) Green is the color of peace and tranquility, makes the room calm and more harmonious, therefore it is perfect for bedroom, workspaces and reading room.
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5) Blue helps us relieve stress and calm the mind, perfect for your lounge, living room or bedroom.
6) Purple can make us more imaginative so it is perfect for creative spaces.
7) Pink is the color of love and hope, perfect for children's room and girl's room.
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8) Brown symbolizes a sense of calm and protection, perfect for dining room and coffee shop.
9) Black is rarely chosen since it makes the room dark, but it can make a room more modern and dramatic, perfect for a work room to increase seriousness.
10) White makes you calmer and clear your mind, it is a neutral tone that can be used anywhere.
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3. Use colors that can make a room bigger and cozier
Your home is where you come back to relax and be yourself. If you're still feeling trapped and claustrophobic in your room, we suggest you these wall paint colors to make your rooms feel bigger and cozier!
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1) Off White is an umbrella term for a variety of shades that differ only slightly from pure white. These include neutral whites, warm whites, and cool greyish whites. It is such a simple, clean color, and makes the space look more inviting, relaxing and open.
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3) Light Blue and Light Green are always known to have a relaxing effect perfect for creating a serene feeling at home. No wonder, since they are the first colors that remind us of nature. Easily put, greens and blues colors are loved by many as they simply less tiring to the eve.