The Power of the Perfect Wall Color
Want your space to feel bright, light and airy? Or the opposite – cozy and warm? Your wall color choices can make all of the difference. In general, light, cool colors can make a space appear larger as opposed to darker, warm colors which make it seem smaller. Where you apply color can also impact the perspective of the room making it seem taller, longer or wider. Let’s explore some of the possibilities…
Light Colors Throughout: For a spacious feeling room, use a light color on all of the walls and ceiling. This will help to reflect both natural and artificial light making the surfaces appear larger.
Dark Colors Throughout: Use dark, warm colors throughout for a cozy, compact feeling. These colors absorb most of the light giving a feeling of being enclosed, which, in some spaces, is most desirable.
Dark Ceiling/Light Walls: Darkening the ceiling makes it appear lower or closer. This evokes a welcoming feeling from the space especially with a ceiling that is quite high.
Opposing Walls Dark: Painting only two opposing sides darker will make the space appear narrower to the eyes. This can improve the proportions of a space that has unbalanced dimensions.
Back Wall & Ceiling Dark: Leaving the side walls of a space light will make the space appear wider and more spacious. This is best used in corridors or narrow rooms.
Light Ceiling/Dark Walls: Have a low ceiling? Painting the walls a darker color gives the impression that the ceiling is higher than it actually is.
Light Accent Wall: Using a light color on only one wall will draw attention to it creating a beautiful accent.
Dark Accent Wall: Painting one wall in a dark color will create a sense of intimacy in a large space.
Dark Lower Wall: Applying a dark color on the lower portion of a wall makes a wall appear shorter, an option best used in tall or narrow spaces.
Of course the possibilities are endless especially when you consider all of the different ways color can be applied through paint, stain, wallpaper, texture and more. Want help choosing the perfect wall color for your space? We can help! Contact us today.
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