How to Choose the Right Colors for Your Home’s Interior and Exterior
Picking paint colors for your home, both inside and outside, can make a big difference in how it looks and feels. It’s like choosing the right colors for a picture you’re drawing – you want them to be just right! Here’s a guide to help you choose paint colors you’ll love.
1. Think About How You Feel
> Inside Your Home:
- Do you want your rooms to feel cozy and warm, or bright and happy?
- Think about the feeling you want each room to have.
- For example, blue can make a room feel calm, and yellow can make it feel sunny.
> Outside Your Home:
- Think about the style of your house and the colors of the houses around it.
- Do you want your house to stand out, or blend in?
- Also, think about the weather where you live. Dark color get hotter in the sun.
2. Look at the Light
> Inside Your Home:
- The amount of light in a room can change how a color looks.
- Try painting a small patch of color on the wall and see how it looks at different times of the day.
- Also, remember that light bulbs can change how a color looks.
> Outside Your Home:
- The sun will make colors look brighter.
- Try to look at paint samples outside, in the sunlight.
3. Get Ideas
> Inside Your Home:
- Look at pictures in magazines or online.
- Visit paint stores and look at color samples.
- Look at your favorite things, like a cool pillow, or a favorite shirt. These can be color ideas.
>Outside Your Home:
- Walk around your neighborhood and see what colors other houses are.
- Look at pictures of houses online.
4. Test It Out!
> Inside Your Home:
- Buy small samples of the colors you like.
- Paint a small patch of each color on the wall.
- Live with the colors for a few days to see how you like them.
> Outside Your Home:
- Many paint stores sell small samples, that can be painted on a small section of your home.
- You can also paint a large piece of cardboard, and hold it up to the house.
5. Think About the Home:
> Inside Your Home:
- Makes sure the paint colors you choose go well with your furniture and decorations.
- You don’t want colors that clash!
> Outside Your Home:
- If you’re not sure which colors to choose, ask a grown-up or someone at the paint store for help.
- They have lots of experience, and can help you pick great colors.
6. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help
- If you’re not sure which colors to choose, ask a grown-up or someone at the paint store for help.
- They have lots of experience, and can help you pick great colors.
Choosing paint colors should be fun! Take your time, try out different colors, and pick colors that make you happy.
Need a little help with painting?
If you’re thinking about painting your home, or if you’re not sure which colors would look best, Tooba Construct can help! We’re a team that loves to help people make their homes look great. We can help with all the steps, from picking colors to painting. If you’re interested in making your home beautiful, give us a call, and we can talk about how to do it!