One of the best ways to update the look of any room in your home (or any piece of furniture) is to give it a fresh coat of paint. Paint is relatively inexpensive, fast & can make a dramatic impact.
But how to choose the right colour?
ASK YOURSELF HOW YOU WANT TO USE THE SPACE
With all the advances in technology, it's now possible to find virtually any colour you can dream of. The best way to narrow down these options is to start how a professional would - by sitting down and assessing what you want from the space. That is, how you intend to use it in the future, what has worked in the past, and most importantly what hasn't.
CREATE A MOOD BOARD / INSPIRATION FOLDER
From there start a mood board or a folder to collect anything that relates to your chosen theme, plus anything else that inspires you. Use magazines, the internet, books, scraps of fabric - anything that connects you to the theme.
And don't forget about colour psychology when selecting a colour - colour has the power to affect us on a physical and mental level, so choose the right colour for the purpose of the room. You can google colour psychology to find out more on this topic.
BUY SAMPLE POTS & DO TEST PATCHES
This is the most important step. Once you have chosen your colour/s, take the time to buy some sample pots and do some test patches (generally 1m square will give you a good indication). Paint colour changes according to the light conditions so it's important to see the colour at varying stages of the day in both natural and artifical light.
USE THE RIGHT PAINT FOR THE RIGHT AREA
Your friendly paint supplier will be able to advise you on this, but it is another important step to get right. Don't use a bit of leftover pathway paint on your ceiling for example. The finish just won't look right, and you'll end up having to correct it down the track.
Gloss or semi-gloss look great on trimmings & features.
Your friendly paint supplier will be able to advise you on this, but it is another important step to get right. Don't use a bit of leftover pathway paint on your ceiling for example. The finish just won't look right, and you'll end up having to correct it down the track.
Gloss or semi-gloss look great on trimmings & features.
SUPPLIERS
Some great paint suppliers to try:
and of course, http://www.dulux.com.au/
Be adventurous with colour, and have fun! Good luck!
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