If you’re anything like us, looking at the same things day in and day out can get a little boring. We wake up to the same walls every morning. Go downstairs to the same living room with the same couch and the same rug. Have breakfast in the same dining room with the same table and the same chairs. Now, we’re not saying we need a huge change – just a little something to spice it up a bit. But new furniture is too expensive, and the price of rugs these days is outrageous! You could move the furniture around, but would that really accomplish the affect of “newness” you’re trying to instill in your life? Probably not…
So, what can you do?
Painting is an easy and relatively cheap way to bring some pzazz into your home. An interior paint job creates a dynamic change in a room’s personality without replacing anything else. It’s also a great way to make a room seem bigger, or to open it up and let some light in! To help you choose the right color for your home, first consider the great statement pieces you have in each room.
Pull from a rug, a piece of artwork, a lamp or a great sofa – whatever inspires you! If you want to make a room feel more open and airy, choose a cooler color. Want to make it feel cozier and more inviting? Go with a rich, warm, darker color.
So, what can you do?
Painting is an easy and relatively cheap way to bring some pzazz into your home. An interior paint job creates a dynamic change in a room’s personality without replacing anything else. It’s also a great way to make a room seem bigger, or to open it up and let some light in! To help you choose the right color for your home, first consider the great statement pieces you have in each room.
Pull from a rug, a piece of artwork, a lamp or a great sofa – whatever inspires you! If you want to make a room feel more open and airy, choose a cooler color. Want to make it feel cozier and more inviting? Go with a rich, warm, darker color.
If you want to make your dining room a more formal eating area, try out deep reds and taupes. These colors can add elegance to any room, especially when paired with gold accents.
If your furniture is a bit worn or outdated, run with it! Shabby chic is in right now, and the “aged” look is always in style. Select a wall color that will simultaneously draw attention away from the worn furniture, as well as compliment it. You can even paint your furniture and give it that aged look yourself by sanding and waxing away some of the paint for a greater affect.
The kitchen is the heart of any home, and one way to add personality to your home’s core is to paint your kitchen cabinets. Painting your cabinets is relatively easy, can change the entire look and feel of a kitchen and can be done for a fraction of what it would cost to replace them. Modernize your old cabinets with an off-white shade, or brighten up the place and make it feel warmer by painting them a soft yellow. Painting your cabinets a lighter color is also a great way to make your kitchen seem larger. In addition to painting your cabinets, you can also change out the hardware. You can find some great pieces for cheap at antique stores, flea markets or on Craigslist.
Before you decide to splurge on a brand new sofa, new kitchen cabinets or a fancy new dining table, consider painting your walls first. Oftentimes, this is just what a home needs to give it new life. If you’re in need of a change of scenery, give Liberty Paint & Construction a call at 619-770-9437, or email us at [email protected]. Or visit our website at www.libertypaintandconstruction.com to see what residential and commercial painting and construction services we offer!