Paint colors for family room
20 Family Room Color Ideas
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Melissa Epifano
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Updated on 09/01/22
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Family rooms are synonymous with the term household hub. Often used interchangeably with the term living room, a lot goes down in these warm and welcoming spaces. This area is a place for socializing, family recreation, and often for quiet relaxation, so it's understandable if you're set on nailing the perfect color scheme. The family room must meet the needs of various purposes and multiple people, all while feeling more comfortable than a more formal living room. These days, many homes only have one living space or blend these names together, so we'll refer to these terms synonymously.
Whether you're opting for bolder color schemes, two-color combinations, classic neutrals, or anything in between, your family room paint color can match the function and feel of your space. We've gathered 20 different ideas to help you choose the best color for your family room walls. The Spruce's Paint Calculator can help you determine how much paint you'll need to get started.
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Cozy White
Becca Interiors
White is hard to beat when it comes to family room paint colors. It's a basic hue that presents infinite opportunities. Any accent color will work with white as its backdrop and almost every design style out there will find a tone of white that fits perfectly, whether it's a cozier boho cream or a modern bright white. Selecting this color also makes it easier to switch up the look of a family room every now and then or tweak it for fun as trends arise.
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Cool, Bright White
Leclair Decor
Yes, there is a big difference between warm and cool white—but it's harder to see when there aren't two rooms you can use to compare. White is a clever hue as the undertones can largely influence the final effect. It can appear warm and cozy (like above), but it's also a great pick when used in rooms with cooler schemes, like this space. Grays and cool neutrals appeal to decorators with modern tastes, and a colder white is perfect for setting the tone.
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Light Pink
Calimia Home
A slightly more saturated step away from white is light pink. It may not be the most common color palette to swatch on your walls, but in the right tone it provides the perfect near-neutral. With the addition of red, pink takes off the edge that a cool white often brings to a place. Family rooms looking to stay modern and fresh yet still warm and inviting may want to venture into this color family.
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Bold Red
LA Weddings & Interiors
Though red is a fiery and bold color, it feels fitting for a room that's meant to be warm and inviting. Deeper shades of red can be the spicy kick a room needs and allows for the rest of the space to remain neutral—or gives you the chance to play with unique accent colors, such as this space shows. Red is a great choice for smaller family rooms as it provides the comfort and coziness of a dark tone like navy or black, but doesn't make it feel cramped.
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Taupe
Erin Williamson Design
Not quite pink but not quite beige, taupe is a fun happy medium that doesn't exit the realm of neutrals but adds a little more color than a cream or gray. Though more traditional living rooms may gravitate to the concreteness of a taupe, cottagecore fans and even Scandi lovers may really appreciate what this color can do for their family rooms, too.
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Beige
Morse Design
Beige and its hyper-trendy cousin greige have been long-running popular picks for family rooms. The warm undertone from a room this color helps define the shape and allows lighter-colored furniture to stand out rather than blend in. Beige is perfect for warmer color schemes, and the chillier greige is ideal if you want to work in cooler blues or purples. Traditional, transitional, and contemporary family rooms work well with this shade, but don't sleep on using it in modern farmhouse or cottage-inspired homes either.
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Brown and Beige
KJ Design & Mortar Styling
A chocolate brown or muddy beige will always deliver when it comes to making your family room feel cozy. Throw in plenty of pillows and blankets, as this living room has done, and your space will tick all the boxes needed for creating an area to gather, socialize, and watch movies. Depending on whether you're leaning towards warmer or cooler tones, you'll be able to find a shade that works with either.
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Warm Tan
Beauty Is Abundant
As mentioned, nothing cozies up a space quite like a warm tan, beige, or brown. This design feels soft and welcoming with a few bold accents for contrast. While many family room color ideas use bold, definite hues or something soft and quiet, this space provides the best of both worlds. It still stands out amongst the white and light gray living rooms of the world thanks to the shade chosen and the graphic, colorful artwork on the wall. At the same time, tan is a neutral and brings with it the expected grounding and sophisticated atmosphere.
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Cream and Yellow
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Admittedly, yellow isn't the most popular wall color, but in its lighter versions, it's a perfectly creamy and cozy shade to include in your family room. Whether it's rolled onto every wall or used as a color for cabinets, it provides that soft, warm glow that many other colors can't. Minimalists who are craving a change from the classic white or pale gray may find this to be a substitute that fits the bill. Pair it with chocolate brown accents or even with a few splashes of light blue to make it stand out.
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Light Green
Michelle Boudreau Design
Granted, it takes a certain amount of fortitude to apply a bright shade of green to your family room walls—but family rooms don't have to be neutral. The right light and bright hue of green can uplift an area and even cater to furniture and accents in near-complementary colors. The pops of orange in this living room show just how easy it is to make a more tranquil color one that's playful and modern.
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Earthy Green
Brexton Cole Interiors
For something a little more grounded, try deepening the shade ever so slightly. Mossy greens are gorgeous backdrops for gold accents and brown furniture. Earthy textures look perfectly suited in family rooms when walls are this color, too. Boho style or eclectic spaces will also find that a middle-ground green is a nice pick over more classic neutrals.
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Two-Toned
Casa Watkins Living
A darker shade of teal may be just the color needed to make a living room shine. If you prefer your family room to feel open and airy rather than cozy, you probably know that deeper tones often do the latter. That doesn't mean they can't be used. When working with jewel-toned shades such as teal, incorporating lighter hues can keep the room feeling light and airy. As this space shows, a two-toned palette—along with bright yellow curtains and a light-colored rug—all make it feel spacious.
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Deep Teal
Design by Ryann Miller of Style by Emily Henderson / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Providing the earthiness of a dark green but the softness that comes with a blue, it's not worth skipping over deep teal when you're testing out paint swatches. Complement it with rusty oranges or tans to make the whole space come alive (this is also a much gentler take on the complementary orange and blue palette). And, as this room perfectly points out, it's a dreamy color for making your collection of books pop.
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Light Blue
Dazey Den
This light and airy color scheme is all held together by the sky blue paint on these walls. It's also a premium example of working with two contrasting colors. The different shades of blue and pink that serve as accents make this living room appear unique but cohesive overall. While the selection of the two paint colors needs to be made carefully, don't be scared to experiment. Colors that are closely related or commonly seen together in nature will lend a room a relaxed, but alert feeling.
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Navy Blue
Michelle Berwick Design
For something a touch moodier and more elevated, try navy blue on the walls of your family room. It's not as dramatic as black per se, but it provides that same stillness. When you pick out the right light fixtures and pair it with neutral furniture, a blue this dark won't overcrowd the space either. Be sure to try multiple shades on the wall to see how it looks throughout the day—some may appear grayer while others take on a royal blue tinge.
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Deep Purple
Tyler Karu
Royal purple, lavender, lilac, mauve—there are many shades of purple out there to choose from. For a sophisticated option that feels more playful than charcoal but still elevated, why not try a deeper tone? A paint color or wallpaper that straddles the line between purple in gray is ideal. In some lighting, it'll appear more purple and in others, charcoal, giving a unique look all throughout the day. It's an easy color to get behind when you see just how well it pairs with olive green, as seen above.
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Classic Gray
Twelve15 Design Studio
Falling under the category of timeless living room colors alongside white and beige is gray. It's an excellent color for homeowners and renters that are aiming for a cooler tone in their space. Though it's a good pick for trendier styles and modern tastes, it won't ever go out of style—no matter how many times you reconsider your couch shape or change out the wall art. Like white, it's best to swatch and try shades in person to ensure you get the tone you're after. Gray is a chameleon in the color world, too.
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Charcoal Gray
Rikki Snyder
Perhaps you're searching for a shade with a little more depth. In that case, don't overlook charcoal gray. Yes, it's still in the family of famed neutrals, but its more serious tone feels bolder than its paler counterparts. It's a shade that feels slightly magical as it's typically cooler in tone but still creates a warmth in coziness that radiates from the walls. As this family room shows, plants and accent colors are given the spotlight when gray stands in the background.
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Black and White
Louis Duncan-He Designs
Nothing punctuates a room like a black-and-white color scheme. These opposites expertly harmonize with one another and leave room for other colors to jump off the wall or appear in the form of an accent chair or rug. While the idea of painting your whole living space all-black (or all-white) might make you nervous, a balancing act of the two is the perfect happy medium so neither color will overwhelm you or the room itself.
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Neutral Textures
Rikki Snyder
If standard colors aren't sparking any inspiration, it might be worth turning to wallpaper, paneling, or paints with textured finishes. These provide a unique look that can't really be created with a plain color. You can go all out with a maximalist printed wallpaper or keep minimal styles front and center with a subtle print or four-dimensional paint. Beadboard and wainscoting can add additional oomph, too.
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Beautiful family room paint ideas are a quick and easy way to add personality to a family room, no matter the size or style.
Whether your family room is an oasis of calm or home to a house full of children, nothing can transform a space like carefully-chosen paint ideas. Take a look at these brilliant family room paint ideas to inspire your own decorating scheme.
Family room paint ideas
When you are looking for family room ideas, paint should be the first thing to consider. Ensure your chosen hues work well in your room by applying testers of paint onto sheets of white paper, then tacking them onto each wall you’re thinking of using that color on.
If you’re not confident in choosing a scheme, go with a pre-selected paint ideas palette already picked out by the paint brand you’re using, or take inspiration from the color wheel on working with tonal, harmonizing and contrasting colors.
1. Build up a layered palette
(Image credit: Tim Salisbury)
When you typically consider using paint to create impact in a room, the first thought tends to be drenching the walls in a bright hue. While this is a tried and tested way of creating a statement, there are more delicate ways to achieve just as much of an impact. Mood-lifting and warm, yellow room ideas bring confidence and optimism to a space, so it is a no-brainer for this energetic room.
In this family room scheme from interior designer Anna Spiro, a high-gloss white paint on the walls bounces around light, making the surfaces nearly appear liquid with shine. Architectural details have been picked out in a beautiful deep yellow, adding not only color, but an excellent grounding element. Living room furniture ideas and accessories in similar but not quite matching tones create a warming spectrum of sunshine across the space.
2. Embrace the 'color drench' trend
(Image credit: David Butler)
Color drenching is the process of choosing one color and painting it across multiple surfaces in one space. The result is beautifully bold and thoroughly modern, though its appeal extends beyond its fearless aesthetic.
I like painting small rooms in a dark color to make them feel cozy,’ says interior designer Amelia McNeil, who designed this scheme. ‘I even painted the window and architrave in the same blue so that the Phillip Jeffries wallpaper could be the main focus.'
Interior designer Rachel Chudley agrees: 'The trap that people fall into is that they consider dark rooms to be wrong and just paint them white. I like to lean into the darkness and explore the depths of color. Go for a very deep shade but in a high gloss paint and this will reflect the light around a family room.'
3. Create contrast in a dynamic family room
(Image credit: Davide Lovatti)
Using an interesting paint color pairing, such and blue and orange, in a family room will alter the atmosphere in the space, explains interior decorator Nicola Harding, founder of Nicola Harding & Co.
Orange is a color that many of us shy away from, but when paired with blue – the color diametrically opposite on the color wheel – it can create a vibrant yet welcoming scheme. Also referred to as complimentary colors, this combination is guaranteed to add drama to any room.
‘The greater the degree of contrast there is, the more drama there is in the room and when there is less contrast, the space is calmer.’ As a general rule of thumb, you want to include high contrast when you want a dynamic, high energy feeling. ‘That of course includes kids’ bedrooms and family rooms which are naturally more energetic anyway as they are filled with their toys, books, artwork and a TV,’ says Nicola.
4. Spark joy with a vibrant color scheme
(Image credit: Jonathan Bond)
Vibrant and impactful, emerald green is a joyous hue that can deliver different looks – think upbeat and modern and even classic and regal.
‘Don’t fight a room being small and dark: often it works really well to embrace strong colors instead,' says Katharine Paravicini, founder, Katharine Paravicini Interior Design. 'A striking yet warm green on the walls will have the effect of creating an intimate and cozy family space. ’
Here, Katharine Paravicini embraced a strong, jewel-like hue in a small and narrow family room, broken up by a bay window to create an illusion of space.
Color specialist Annie Sloan agrees: 'Don’t overcomplicate schemes with this paint shade and let it take center stage. Purples, lilacs and pale blues would make wonderful tonal companions because it’s a true green. Pastel pinks will contrast fabulously and could be used to suggest a brilliantly Instagrammable, Wes Anderson-esque, grand millennial space.’
5. Take it down a notch with grey paint
(Image credit: Future / Jonathan Gooch)
Grey paint ideas that straddle the boundaries between blue, green and grey can be many things: front and center or a background to show off art and objects. Easy to live with, grey living room ideas look beautiful in west- or south-facing rooms while being suitably moody in family rooms with less light.
‘I love using this sort of color on walls in family rooms as it allows paintings and portraits to really sing out,' says Anna Haines, founder, Anna Haines Design. 'It feels both calming and quiet and also works as the ideal backdrop for a range of rich textiles, decorative antique rugs and furniture.’
6. Keep it simple with a calming neutral
(Image credit: Future)
In these unsettled times, embracing colors rooted in nature can be both comforting and grounding.
‘Not to be confused with cold and bland palettes, new neutrals are warm by nature,’ says Charu Gandhi, founder and director of Elicyon. ‘Typically matt in finish, they have the ability to flex, and so it’s possible for them to suit any type of home, be it traditional or contemporary – in fact, their elasticity is the reason we’re calling them “new”.’
One vital aspect to consider when decorating with neutrals is bringing in as much texture as possible, as it creates interest and layers – important factors when strong paint colors are out of the picture.
7. Warm up with burgundy
Wall in Nutkin Claypaint, £47 for 2.5ltr, Earthborn X Country Homes & Interior
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Rich and nuanced, an earthy pink has a depth that lends sophistication to a scheme. A verstaile hue, it can veer into burgundy or brighten into a deep coral.
‘This tone works perfectly in a family room that is rather dark, or which suffers from a lack of natural light,' says Elizabeth Hay, founder, Elizabeth Hay Design. 'Not only does it inject a space with brightness and cheer, but it will also bring out and highlight any accent colors in the room.’
‘We love to use dark pink in more formal family rooms, like drawing rooms, as it can actually add quite a masculine feel, especially when paired with olive greens or earthy browns,' adds Nicole Salvesen & Mary Graham, co-founders, Salvesen Graham. 'Simple classic shapes on upholstery also stop pink from feeling too fussy and overpowering.’
8. Take inspiration from nature
(Image credit: Gunter & Co)
Inspired by the natural world, olive is restful with a touch of heritage. Strong yet soothing, it brings an enveloping feel but can also sit quietly and allow bold furniture to shine.
‘This is a wonderful paint color that works well all through the year and is ideal if you are trying to bring an element of nature or a heritage feel into a more contemporary city home,' says Emma Sims-Hilditch, founder and creative director, Sims Hilditch. 'It’s a restful and calming shade which not only works well on cabinetry but also looks great on walls in a family room.’
Here, the warm tones in the deep olive on the walls give this family room by Gunter & Co a cosseting feel, while the absence of pattern keeps it calm.
9. Introduce atmosphere with red
(Image credit: Sims Hilditch)
Choosing a family room paint ideas can be complicated but there are a few basic principles to help steer you in the right direction, explains Patrick O’Donnell, brand ambassador for Farrow & Ball.
‘Red is linked with passion, energy and action. The color is also associated with increasing our metabolism, hence its popularity in dining rooms but at the darker end, especially a reddish-brown shade, it can look elegant and dramatic for a family room. Its warmth, the ability to make a room feel cocooning, and its appearance under artificial light makes it the optimum choice for this family space.
10. Be drawn to quiet sophistication with a heritage pink
(Image credit: Future)
Pink is the new decorating neutral – it has a natural ability to deliver warmth and interest without overwhelming a space. But choosing the right shade can be a thorny task when you’re faced with everything from soft rose pinks to peachy tones. The key is to pick a serene hue from your family room paint ideas. Muted pink walls are a perfect backdrop for a rich palette – introduce crisp whites for breathing space.
How do I choose a color scheme for a family room?
Getting the color right in a family room can be a tricky business. Even with all their experience, it can take time for professionals to make a decision. There is a lot to consider – the size and shape of the space, the available natural light and its direction, who it is for, etc. ‘A large space can often handle a blanket of color that works with both north- and south-facing light,’ says Tom Morris of Morrisstudio. ‘If wall colors are strong, I tone down the colors in the furnishings, or vice versa.
Decorators will often say they don’t follow rules when it comes to paint ideas but something that is helpful to bear in mind is that colors never need to match, they just need to work together.
Throwing something unexpected into an interior helps it to look considered and confident, adds Nicole Salvesen, co-founder of Salvesen Graham. ‘Choose colors that come from the same tonal family or have the same depth of color, even if they are different ends of the spectrum, this will help them work together. Also choose bolder colors such as rich greens and yellows and raspberry reds as they can be easier to work with, rather than paler candy colors that can sometimes come across as insipid if they aren’t quite right.'
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Yellow paint ranges from soft pastels to muted golds, giving any room a warm or optimistic feel. Subtle, lighter shades of yellow paint can complement the mood of living rooms or kitchens, while earthy yellows make a great backdrop for fabrics and furniture. If you want to add a bright yellow, consider a bold accent in a neutral room for an instant boost of energy.
Pink
Blush, coral, fuchsia - pink paint offers an amazing range. While pink has long been a favorite for girls' rooms, this shade has a sophisticated side with soft and muted blush tones perfect for a dining room or living room. For a bold look, dark purple balanced with cream finishes or wood paneling creates a classic chic look. Pair pink with whites, grays and neutrals, or contrast with dark browns or blacks to reveal the versatility of this color.
Green
Green paint offers a wide range of options - from soothing sage to vibrant lime. Incredibly versatile, green can be a lively accent or sophisticated backdrop from apple green to soft jade. Mint and blue-green are perfect for tranquil spa-inspired bathrooms, while the glamor of deep emerald is perfect for a formal dining room. Many green paint colors pair well with wood tones and neutrals, making green an extremely popular choice.
Blue
Blue is a very versatile color. From deep azure, cobalt and navy blues to airy pastels, they are the perfect choice for any space. Slate and blue-gray tones can be neutral paired with brighter colors or stand out on their own for a sophisticated look with cream, white and wood tones. Pale blues invite us to relax, while deep blues offer an intriguing alternative to black..
Neutral
Always eye-catching, neutral tones are favorites for both interiors and exteriors. From beige to soft brown, neutral colors suit any design style. Neutral tones create a pleasing backdrop for bold colors, providing visual balance to the room. When working with neutral colors, look for shades to differentiate them; beige can have a hint of gold or pink, while white can be influenced by yellow or blue. The trick is to choose a neutral shade that suits your color preferences.
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Orange
Liven up any room with orange. Depending on the shade, orange paint can add brightness or warmth. Create a soft, pleasing color scheme using pastel peaches and whites with a hint of orange. Opt for an earthy or spicy orange like terracotta or cinnamon for a sophisticated classic look. For effect, pair orange with navy blue. Are you shy about colors? Use a drop of orange paint as an accent.
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454 / 5000 Translation results Red paint is confident and charismatic or rich and sensual. Striking red is a bright choice to liven up a hallway or add playfulness to a kid's room. Red can also be understated, providing a muted quality that adds depth to the walls of an elegant living room or dining room. The red paint pairs well with a range of neutral hues, providing vibrant finishes and upholstery options. When used with a bright sheen, red adds drama and elegance.
White
The extraordinary and timeless versatility of white is unmatched. White is both simple and complex at the same time, with undertones that produce results that are either soft and muted or crisp and bright. Layer whites for an elegant living room or bedroom, or look to classic ivory and vanilla for kitchens and bathrooms. Subtle nuances of white will bring out the other colors and materials used in the room and can tie the space together.
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Black
Cozy or chic, soft or bold, black is surprisingly versatile and can complement any home style, from traditional to modern. Using black paint—whether it's a single stroke or an entire room—can make a huge impact. Black with blue undertones can create an enveloping feel, while a soft black window frame creates a contrast against a creamy white wall. Paintings or photographs draw extra attention when placed against a black gallery wall.
Brown
Chocolate, sand, mocha ... brown paint offers a wide range of different shades. Whether lighter hues are used to create a warm and inviting family room, or to add dramatic depth to a dining room or hallway, brown's versatility is endless. Browns and dark grays create a perfectly neutral backdrop for a variety of fabrics, textures and other surfaces such as stone and metal, while creating a cozy atmosphere in any room of the home.
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Gray
From cool gray tones with blue undertones to warm paint colors that lean towards beige, gray paint lends a neutral feel. Classic pale grays and silvers bring an airy sophistication to any space. Charcoal, slate or ash gray add depth to bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms and are easily enlivened by rich colors like red or blue. Paired with creams, ivory and whites, gray paint creates a calm, subdued tone.
Violet
Violet paint - from soft purple to dark eggplant - offers a wide range of looks that will complement any home. Choose lavender and lilac for a calm bedroom, while deeper eggplant and plum shades are a bright and luxurious option for a living room or dining room. Pair purple hues with blues for a soothing, similar pairing, or create a complementary gamut with deep mulberry and pale yellow.
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How to choose the color of wall paint?
When renovating the interior, many people want to paint the walls in a different color. But they are not always satisfied with the implementation of this case. This article will tell you how to choose the color of paint for the walls and get the desired result.
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Preparation for painting
Painting walls always requires preparation. First you need to make their surface even and eliminate all defects. It is not necessary to remove the old paint. But if the previous coating prevents the smooth application of the new color, then it is better to remove it.
Walls must be painted with high quality paint . It should be environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic, resistant to external influences and with a long service life. These points must be clarified when choosing a coloring material in a store. Therefore, it is not recommended to save on paint if you want to get a good result. At home, you need to carefully study the instructions for the purchased product.
If the procedure is carried out without the help of specialists, then during the painting process you need to pay attention to the humidity and temperature conditions in the room. The final color depends on these indicators. It will also be useful to learn different techniques for applying the coloring material.
Advantages of wall decoration with paint
Wall decoration with paint has the following advantages:
- versatility. Wall paint can be used in any room;
- ease of surface care after painting;
- procedure is suitable for walls based on any material;
- the ability to choose any shade of paint;
- coating durability;
- aesthetics;
- speed. Wall painting requires less time and labor than wallpapering;
- resistance to external influences;
- the ability to zone the space, highlighting certain areas of the room for work and leisure;
- wall painting helps to adjust the size of the room.
How to choose a color
To successfully choose the color of wall paint, you need to follow these guidelines:
- First determine the texture of the surface to be painted. On a rough shade it will look visually darker, and on a smooth one it will look lighter.
- Consideration should be given to the purpose of the room, as the optimal shade of the walls for a bedroom, kitchen or nursery will vary.
- Define room size. In large rooms, you should not make cold shades, otherwise the room will look uncomfortable.
- Next, you need to imagine the image of the desired interior of the room and the new color of its walls. Understand what shade you would like to see in the room.
- In the store, it is better to consider not all the colors available to the seller, but only the one that was selected in the previous paragraph. It can be either one or several similar options. It is not recommended to radically change your decision about the color of the paint in the store, because this way you can get a completely different result than you wanted.
- Wall paint color selection is best done offline as they often look distorted on screen. In real life, after applying to the wall, they can look completely different.
- When choosing the color of the coloring material, you need to take into account the wishes of all family members in order to avoid quarrels and discomfort in the future.
- Don't be tempted to buy bright colors. They look very nice, but a large wall of an aggressive shade over time can begin to cause discomfort to residents.
- Having chosen a shade of paint for the walls, you need to present it along with the color of curtains, furniture and lighting at different times of the day.
- If you cannot decide on one or two shades, you can do a test painting of small areas of the wall.
- It is worth remembering that the final color of the paint is visible after about a few days after drying.
In case of difficulty, you can take an example of the color of wall paint in the form of a card, fan or satin, and attach samples to the surface to be painted at home. This will help you quickly narrow down your search and understand which shades should be considered further, and which ones are not suitable for the interior of this room.
The selected shade should be to the liking of the owner and all his household members.
If the shade ends up being unsuccessful, there is no need to panic. You can dilute or supplement it with accessories or images. Or adjust the color accents in the interior of the renovated premises.
How lighting affects wall color
To choose the right color for wall paint, you need to determine the type of lighting in the room and imagine how the shade will look in the morning, afternoon and evening light.
It is important to remember that the lighting is cold in the morning. It makes colors brighter and more saturated. During the day, the color tones appear lighter. And by the evening they acquire a neutral shade.
You also need to consider how the selected color will look under artificial lighting. To do this, you need to determine whether warm or cold light comes from a chandelier or sconce. Most often, under the light from the device, the decoration of the room looks colder.
But with good lighting, you can choose bright and saturated shades.
It is also recommended to take into account the position of the windows in the room. If the window opening is on the south side, then light yellow tones will be added to the interior. When windows in a room face north, blue hues appear in it. If they are located in the west, then the room will acquire an orange tint. And with windows in the east, a green undertone will appear in the interior.
Wall decoration in the bedroom
Walls are one of the main elements of the room. Therefore, when choosing their color for the bedroom, you need to consider the overall style of the room. You also need to take into account the gender, age and wishes of the resident.
The most successful wall colors in the room for sleeping and relaxing:
BEIGE
Creates a calm and peaceful atmosphere in the bedroom;
MUTE YELLOW
Make the room warmer and more comfortable;
WHITE
The color visually expands the room and fits into any interior style. It makes the room brighter and more comfortable;
LIGHT BLUE
Promotes quality rest and good relaxation;
GREEN
Calms the nervous system, gives vision a rest after a long load. This color is ideal for people who have a stressful job;
BLACK IN SKILLED COMBINATION WITH OTHER COLORS
This is a great option for lovers of the Gothic style. But it is not recommended for people prone to depressive disorders;
GRAY
Emphasizes the nobility, refinement and delicate taste of the bedroom owner.
The color of the walls should always match the floor, ceiling and furniture. People of a calm temperament can choose a bright paint. This will contribute to a subconscious increase in tone. And for more active individuals, it is better to make a calm color of the walls. This will prevent overexertion and give you the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate in the bedroom.
Fans of bold and creative solutions can make 3 walls of one color and paint the 4th in another. But these shades should be combined with each other.
In any case, the color of the walls and the general decoration of the room should be in harmony with the internal state of the owner.
Choosing the color of the walls in the child's room
When choosing the color of the walls, you need to focus on gender, age and, if possible, on the desires of the child himself. It is equally important to take into account his character and temperament.
Pastel colors are best for a newborn boy or girl. Bright colors are not recommended as it will make it difficult for the child to fall asleep. Too aggressive tones will overexcite the nervous system of the baby.
It is better for an active child to make warm shades in the bedroom. Lilac, beige, pink, turquoise are ideal. This will help prevent overexcitation in the child. And for calm children, on the contrary, it is better to choose a more saturated color scheme. So it will be easier for them to maintain vitality and prevent the appearance of a melancholic state.
Preschool children can choose bright colors. Most often it is pink, blue, green, orange. You can paint the walls in your child's favorite color if he is not inclined to change his preferences in this regard often. If you can’t make a choice for a long time, you should stop it on light shades of yellow. They are associated with the sun and always cheer up. Therefore, the child will like this color scheme very much.
And those who are already in school should prefer cold shades. They improve student concentration.
Shades can be combined if desired. But they should not be more than 2-3, otherwise the interior will be overloaded. You can decorate the walls with patterns and images or landscapes that are pleasant and memorable for the child.
How to choose the color of the walls for the kitchen
A pleasant and comfortable atmosphere is very important in the dining area. It will help create certain colors.
Optimum shades and combinations for the kitchen or dining room:
ORANGE AND WHITE
Orange helps to improve appetite and digestion. But it is not recommended for people who are obese or have a tendency to be overweight;
PURPLE
Matches perfectly with bright kitchen furniture. Helps to create a good and cozy atmosphere. Emphasizes the original taste of the owners;
BLACK AND WHITE
Timeless classic. Suitable for those who want to hide flaws in the interior or walls of the kitchen;
GREEN
Helps to relax and relieve stress during meals. Makes cooking more enjoyable and relaxing. Perfectly harmonizes with kitchen furniture in white, black or brown;
Decorating the kitchen, you can make two walls of the same color, and paint the rest in a different shade that harmonizes with them.
How to choose the color of the walls for the living room
For a room designed for family leisure, wall decoration in warm colors is ideal. Cold ones are not recommended, because they will subconsciously escalate the atmosphere of tension and alienation of family members from each other.
White color and other light shades can be diluted with bright accessories.
Influence of interior colors on the inner state of a person
There is an expression “houses and walls help”. In this case, this means that with the help of their color you can change your psychological state. After all, each of the shades subconsciously affects the human psyche. They affect the nervous system, emotional state, and even blood pressure and appetite. Colors on a subconscious level help to make important decisions. Therefore, when choosing a shade for the interior, it is necessary to take into account its hidden effect.
How colors in a room affect a person:
Red:
Associated with passion, attracting attention, victory and active leisure. This color is suitable for people who love leadership. He helps spouses maintain passion in a relationship. On the part of health, it normalizes the functions of all systems, gives vigor and stimulates efficiency. Calm people, it increases the level of adrenaline and improves appetite.
In the interior, it visually narrows the space.
However, red in excess leads to increased irritability, aggression and anxiety;
Orange:
Charges the space with optimistic mood and vitality. It is softer than red, smoothly increasing productivity and activity in business. It relieves the feeling of loneliness. Orange stimulates the development of children and increases appetite. This color of the walls is suitable for the nursery and kitchen;
Yellow:
Subconsciously resembles sunlight, causes a feeling of joy and warmth. In such an interior, a person comes to a feeling of joy and satisfaction with his life. Suitable for home office design. But this wall color is not recommended for people with sleep disorders in bedrooms. Bright shades of yellow are not suitable for a children's room, as they cause overexcitation of the nervous system in children;
Green:
In such an environment, a person becomes soft and relaxed. Shades of green eliminate negative influences, improve brain function and concentration. They normalize the organs of vision and the functions of the cardiovascular system. This color enhances the desire for knowledge in schoolchildren and increases their self-confidence. But in excess it brings a person into a melancholy state;
Blue:
This sky color makes people more attentive and improves their ability to focus on what matters. At the same time, it helps to relieve excess stress. Therefore, the blue color is suitable for rooms intended for work or study. In addition,
is a good option for the bedroom, because shades of blue improve sleep and relieve stress quickly;
Blue:
Blue in large quantities causes a person to feel lonely. But in small doses, it is able to improve internal discipline and increase self-confidence. Also, blue decoration increases a person's tendency to analyze their actions. And in children, it enhances concentration;
Violet:
This original color is great for girls. But in large doses, it leads to the appearance of a depressive state. In the right quantities, this color solution becomes a good cure for melancholy and migraines. For walls, it is better to choose calm shades of purple. This will help make the space more spacious;
White:
Associated with purity and innocence. It gives confidence, maintains tone and helps to decide on certain actions. But in excess of white, the room begins to resemble a sterile ward in a hospital;
Black:
Not recommended for people prone to depression. It is chosen by people who want to stand out from the crowd. Also, black color helps to immerse yourself in yourself. But its excess leads to an oppressed state.