Where To Start?
Looking at your surroundings, there are certain areas that you must consider when choosing the right color theme. These areas typically change very seldom, such as the roof, brick or decorative stone, carpet, tiles, and/or cabinets. Each of these surfaces have a color of their own, usually with multiple colors to choose from. Starting from these surfaces will present you with balanced choices.
Light vs. Dark
The color selection should always consider the areas surroundings. Interior rooms that have a high level of natural lighting provide you with an opportunity to bring in a darker color without feeling overwhelmed by it. Having a darker color, either as the main color or just an accent, provides more of a characterizing presence than a lighter color. It is for that reason, most new homes have lighter interior color themes.
Which White Do I Need?
When choosing a white for your trim, whether interior or exterior, consider whether to use a “standard white”, or an “off-white” of some degree. Changing the tone of white will allow you to change the level on contrast with your wall paint color theme. Where a “standard white” will give you the highest contrast; an “off-white” will give you less contrast, which in turn gives a “softer” appearing theme. selection can be stressful – allow our color consultants to help!
Product Summary Reports
One great option we are offering are the Product Summary Reports, available for any of our projects. Providing detailed information such as locations, sheens, and colors of the products used in your home. Easier and more organized than an old stash of paint cans, this will give your project that final professional edge!
FREE Online Color Assistance
Sherwin Williams Color Visualizer – Desktop
Sherwin Williams provides a FREE online tool that allows users to impose new colors on personal photos. In addition, the Visualizer carries a full catelog of S.W. colors, as well as professional stock photos to use in replace of your personal pics. Take a moment to view the desktop version of the software here!