Painting
I receive a daily email from Mamasource, a website for Moms who want to connect and ask questions. Today I read this question from a Mom:
Hi Moms! Has anyone painted red and blue (think Mickey Mouse colors – we found the room paint idea brochure at Home Depot in the Disney paints) It is red on the top third of the room and blue on the bottom two thirds. I think it looks so cute! His room is cars and trains theme so the colors will go. My question is – is this too dark? He has one window that is fairly large but I’m worried the dark colors will make the room dark and gloomy plus feel smaller. Any advice?
Ths was my response:
I am an interior designer and I have a few points for you to consider:
- cool colors like blue do make the walls recede
- warm colors will make it seem smaller and cozier
- dark colors are difficult to paint over
- dark colors tend to burnish unless you use a eggshell or higher sheen, which I personally do not like for walls
-red is an invigorating color so do not use too much of it in bedrooms
-blue is calming so that is good for sleeping
-borders in rooms are outdated.
-I like the idea one reader had about feature walls
-other thoughts are to bring color in with fabrics and/or to paint the furniture in colors, which can be fun and a great way to make old furniture look good
-consider lighter hues of the colors for the walls and the deeper tones for other items in the room…..accessorize.
Hope this helps others with similar painting concerns!
