Our homes are a sanctuary we find refuge when the
outside world becomes overwhelming to take. Colors are a critical backdrop,
giving each room a unique feel everyone someone walks in. Painting your wall is
rather easy. However, choosing the right paint color can frustrate homeowners.
Save yourself the headache by referring to these ten colors that experts
themselves considered the best ones there is.
BLUE
Blue has a cooling and calming effect mainly because
it is reminiscent of the expansive ocean with blue sky above. This is
particularly true for a room that is painted with lighter shades of blue and
which receives a lot of natural light. On the other hand, dark blues can be
used as wall accents as some would dismiss it as too dark or ominous.
GREEN
Green is the most versatile color; it can be painted
in any room. Because it is often likened to nature, it has the ability to bring
out the best in any given space. Lighter shades of green create a cozy and warm
and yet playful environment. Deep greens can be used as accent colors, too,
especially for the tiles. For the best effect, blue-green shades can be used.
YELLOW
Yellow is a welcoming color since it reminds people of
sunshine and summer. However, certain shades of yellow create a sense of
emptiness, so this should be used sparingly. To be safe, choose the lighter,
happier shades of yellow. Stay away from chromatic yellows because it might be
too intense.
ORANGE AND RED
Orange and red can be used separately or its
combination (red-orange). They seem to exude the best effects when taken at the
same time, creating a festive and vibrant atmosphere. These hues work well in
places where people gather such as the kitchen.
GRAY
Gray is increasingly gaining popularity as the go-to
wall color. Various shades of gray conform to the urban chic appeal. For a
modern home, darker shades of gray will emphasize the contemporary pieces of
furniture and furnishings. However, for a traditional home, light grays will be
perfect especially those that border in bluish shades.
BROWN
Brown can also exude the warmth that we long for when
the right shades are used. Dark browns, for instance, create a homey feel if
used as an accent color. If these will be used as the overall room color, they
should be paired with neutral colors to create a subtle warmth effect.
BEIGE
Beige is the second most popular color for the house
exterior; the most popular being white. This color is very conservative and yet
can make any other surrounding colors pop. Nonetheless, muted colors are not as
flexible as you might think. If the home has several interesting architectural
detailing, choose any other color but beige.
WHITE
White is also the safest color when painting the house
exterior. No one can go wrong with a white. It is clean-looking and makes a
room appear bigger that it is. Even white has its own shades too – from pearl
white to powder white.
EARTH TONES
Earth tones are more of a color scheme which basically
includes flat and muted earth-associated colors. Examples of these colors are
shades of brown, shades of green like moss, tan, warm gray, terracotta, brick
red, burnt sienna, and yellow ochre. These colors are warm, inviting and
relaxing. These colors are good for houses with a lot of wood and stone
accents.
NATURAL COLORS
Neutral colors such as cream, ivory, beige, taupe and
specific shades of gray are the safest colors to paint your house. They mostly
blend with any type of furnishings, perfect for any structure and architecture.
Before you decide the color of your house's interior
and exterior, you need to plan ahead to make sure that the overall color scheme
is well put-together. Above are some of your choices of colors towards a more
vibrant living.
AUTHOR BIO
Raphael Zamora is a Filipino
Blogger and Freelance Writer that blogs for Arca South. The newest central business and lifestyle
district south of the metro, Taguig City.
