{"id":4296,"date":"2022-02-01T10:00:35","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T18:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/blog\/?p=4296"},"modified":"2023-04-30T01:56:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-30T08:56:02","slug":"6-tips-for-picking-paint-colors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/01\/6-tips-for-picking-paint-colors\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for Picking Paint Colors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Paint is a simple way to breathe new life into your space\nand change up the style. However, choosing a paint color can feel daunting.\nWhile you can always repaint, most people would rather get it right the first\ntime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you choose the right paint colors from the literal\nthousands of options? We\u2019ve put together 5 tips for finding the perfect paint\ncolor for your new SummerHill home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start with inspiration images<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The endless color options make choosing a paint color the\nhardest part. Before heading to the paint store, collect images of rooms you\u2019d love\nliving in, then closely analyze them to uncover why you\u2019re drawn to those rooms.\nDon\u2019t focus on the color just yet; think about the feel of the room. Is it\nlight and airy? Dark and moody? Bright and playful? Understanding the mood\nyou\u2019d like to have in each room will help you narrow down the paint categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examine existing colors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to make sure your chosen paint color complements\nthe existing colors already in your space, especially if you don\u2019t plan to\ncompletely redecorate. Decide which pieces and colors you want to keep in the\nroom and begin to build your color palette around what remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Determine the room\u2019s purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to picking paint colors is determining the\npurpose of the room. How do you plan on using the space and who will be using\nit? The room\u2019s purpose will impact the color you\u2019ll want to consider: if it\u2019s a\nworkspace, you\u2019ll probably want something energizing like a warm tone. Bedrooms\nshould be calm and relaxing so cool tones are a safe bet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider the lighting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lighting has the biggest impact on how colors look in your\nhome. Natural light will give you the truest color while artificial lighting\nmay bring out different tones. That\u2019s why the same color can look different in\ndifferent rooms. Incandescent bulbs usually bring out more warm tones and\nyellows and fluorescent lighting can cast a blueish tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The position of your room will affect the amount of natural\nlight it receives. South-facing rooms get a lot of light throughout the day so\ncooler tones are good options to balance the naturally yellower lighting. Warm\ntones are good for rooms with northern exposure. You have your choice of warm\nor cool colors for rooms with eastern- and western exposures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Think of the whole house<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With a bit of planning, you can create a cohesive flow\nthrough your home without painting it all in a single color. Choosing\ncomplementary colors will ensure all the spaces in the main area and hallways\nblend together. Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/19\/decorating-rules-of-thumb-for-choosing-paint-for-an-open-concept-plan\/\">additional\npaint considerations<\/a> to take if you have an open-concept plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test before committing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cardinal rule of painting is to test before committing.\nIf you skip this crucial step, you risk wasting time and money repainting the\nroom. After choosing a few paint colors, get the largest swatches available or\ngrab sample pots of paint and test them on poster board or a light wood like\nbalsa. This will allow you to move them around the room and see how they look\nagainst your flooring, fixtures, and see them in different lighting. You can\nalso get a better idea of how the color will look in adjacent spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having the freedom to choose paint colors outside of white\nis a definite perk of owning your own home. If you\u2019re interested in learning\nmore about our new home communities, visit us at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/\">SummerHillHomes.com<\/a>. We have\nseveral new home communities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paint is a simple way to breathe new life into your space and change up the style. However, choosing a paint color can feel daunting. While you can always repaint, most people would rather get it right the first time. So how do you choose the right paint colors from the literal thousands of options? 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