If you are a 90’s kid you must remember a very popular TV advertisement ‘Mere Wala Cream’. Good old days, the choices were limited but creativity was there. Now luckily, we have a lot of choices, but we often see people lack creativity. There are numerous shades available in the market but people lack a basic understanding of the color palette. Throwing random colors together is not art it’s chaos. Contact us at Elevation Interior, Thane to have a better understanding of the colors that go together and bring cohesiveness to the overall theme of the house/office.
What kind of color pattern should you use when painting your house?
There are many color patterns that can be used for house painting, and it really depends on your personal aesthetic preferences. Some people like to use neutral colors such as beige or grey for their walls, while others prefer to incorporate bold colors in their design
You get the overall picture of the house only after the house is painted but with the help of a professionally qualified interior designer, you can visualize how it’s going to be. Interior designers, who have been working in this area for some time now can guide you about what to do and what not to do. For more details leave a query with us at info@evelvationinterior.com and we will revert back to you.
We don’t want to get all technical in this blog, because that is what interior designers are for, but would like to mention a few things that you should keep in mind before you start your painting journey:
What’s your inspiration?
How you want your home/office to look is your choice. It has to reflect your personality. Some people like to use neutral colors such as beige or grey for their walls, while others prefer to incorporate bold colors in their designs. Decide what style you want for your home, do you want it to be contemporary or minimalistic, or any other style? Once you have decided on that, try to figure out whether you want it to be bold or neutral. It can be a little confusing, but we do recommend going online and doing some research. Look for ideas on youtube or Pinterest. You can also visit our website and see our previous projects for inspiration.
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Color Wheel
Walls are the foundation of any room, and they should be color-coordinated with everything else in the room to create a sense of harmony and balance. Color can impact your mood and energy, and it can also affect how we perceive the size of the room. When choosing a wall color, you will need to think about what type of mood you want to create in your room. Study the basics of the color wheel. The color wheel is a simple diagram that helps you understand how different colors work together. With a little spin of the wheel, you can see what colors go well together. Though it is not a hard and fast rule to use the exact same color that shows up on the wheel, you get the idea and you can get creative with different shades of the palette.
In case of any doubts, we have some of the best luxury interior designers in Mumbai in our team, who would be more than happy to assist you. Leave a query at Elevation Interior, Thane West and we will get back to you.
Paint According to Artwork
Most of the time, people tend to paint their homes/offices first and then look for the décor, but we often see people are inclined towards using a particular artwork or pictures or souvenirs that have memories. A clever way would be to incorporate some of the colors from that décor into the wall paint and make it the focal point. This way you will be able to create harmony between the two. It makes the room aesthetically pleasing and also preserves those precious memories.
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Size/lighting of the Home/office
The exterior and interior of your house don’t have to be of the same color or texture. Also, the color choice should depend upon the size of the home/office. If the size is big, there is more space to play around with colors and vice versa. You can always go for two colors for a small room. While deciding the colors, also take into consideration the lighting in the room. Does it have more natural light or more artificial lighting? Another important factor is the placement of lights. Which color should go on which wall depends upon the lighting on the wall too. Dark colors if wrongly placed may cause glare or reflection which can be irritating at times.
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Sample Wall Color
Think about the colors you want for your walls before committing to a particular color. You may be tempted to choose a color based on what’s in your room or the colors you like, but don’t be swayed by appearances; this is important because you might end up having to paint over it and the cost could be considerable. Choose colors based on how they will look in the room during the day and at night. Different colors reflect light differently depending on the time of day.
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Furnishing and Furniture
In case you are doing a renovation or interior designing of the whole of the space from scratch, well and good. You can choose the furniture and color of the almirahs/cabinets as per your choice of style and look that you are going for. But in case you are upscaling and using your old furniture and don’t want to remodel the entire space, these factors also need to be taken into consideration before deciding the color of the wall. For example, orange walls and traditional brown furniture may not be a good match.
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Keep a few of these tips and tricks in mind before, jumping the gun and starting painting. Interior designing may it be installing a new kitchen or changing the lighting or repainting the entire space, requires a lot of insight. We talk about painting and assume it’s not a big deal. We will go pick up the shade card and decide ourselves. As a layman, we often fail to understand the complexity of the color spectrum and later on repent not having taken the services of an expert. Schedule a consultation with the best interior designer in Thane West at +91- 9892343410 or leave a query at Elevation Interior.