How paint can change the look of a room

Paint is one of the most powerful decorating tools available. The color of the room sets the mood of the room. It can also expand and contract the perception of space in the area. Smart use of paint can give special accents to key parts of the space or make them seem to vanish altogether. The amount of change that can be made to a room with paint is limited only by the creativity of the one who wields the paint brush.

Painting a room a dark color can give it a more formal feel.

The problem with using dark paint on too many walls is that along with a formal feel, it will also make the room seem smaller. This is not a problem in a room that has 500 square feet. It can be a big issue in a room that is 80 square feet. In smaller rooms, it may be necessary to use a lighter wall color and bring in dark trim and furniture to give the more formal effect.

Light paint on the walls will expand the space and make it seem more inviting and friendly.

Anytime that you choose to lighten up the color of a room it will seem airy and inviting to your guests. To give even a bigger boost to this effect, use a semi-gloss or gloss finish. This will give a great luster to the walls and also helps prevent mildew in damp areas like the bathroom.

Use a bright or dark accent wall to change the focus of a room.

Painting one wall with a dramatic contrasting color to the rest of the room will add a great accent to the room. It can be used to add warmth or depth to the perception of the room. It is best to accent the wall directly across from the primary entrance to the room.

Use of cooler colors can make a room seem more relaxing.

Bedrooms, kitchens, and office space can be enhanced by switching to a cooler color palette. Any place that can benefit from a more calm feel to a room is an excellent choice for the use of cooler colors. By the same token, warming up the colors can add drama and excitement to the same space.

Using paint can allow you to give a new character to an existing space.

An old office space can be changed into a child's room by adding more childlike detail into the room with some artistic painting. Hand painted stencils will also change the flavor of a room quickly. Painting trim, window and door frames, or other features will accent the features and give a room the feel of being new space in the home.