Colour, colour..... don’t be fearful...

So many times we are asked by clients to make the paint selections for their home. This is often how our relationships begin with our clients. The difficulty for many homeowners that when choosing paint colours for their homes, they are so afraid to use colour they become paralyzed with the fear that what happens if it is too dark. In most instances I can assure you it will not be the case. It would be a very rare occurrence that I encounter someone who has made a selection that is to be honest, not a whole lot more than just not white.


When deciding on colours it is important to be sure there is a good flow from one colour to the other and depending on the area or if you have rounded corner beads, where to make the transition from one colour to another. Similar levels of colour work nicely, if you look at colour chart strips a good place to start is at the 3rd or 4th colour down. The balance from one chip to the next will generally give a nice flow. On the whole the lighter ones are very light and the colour rendition may be lost when transferred to large area.

When making your selections, if you decide to do it yourself, be brave and go with the next colour level. After all it is only paint and an easy change. Colour is something that enhances our living spaces and makes for warm inviting rooms.