bedroom color selection

[music playing] color. it attracts attention,changes moods, inspires creativity. color can express who you areand how you're feeling. it's no wonder we so oftenlike to ask people, “what's your favorite color?” look at the clothingin your closet. do you notice reoccurring colors?

what about the magazines you read? have you ever wonderedwhat draws you to them? is it the content,the design, or both? if you start thinkingabout what attracts you, you're likely to noticesome consistency and the colors you prefer. color is a criticalelement in your life and it's certainly oneof the most important decorating decisions you'll makein your home or workspace.

paint color not onlyreflects your personal taste, it makes a statement about you. the experts at your neighborhoodsherwin-williams store are here to help youfind your colors, the colors thatwill bring to life your unique vision. before getting started,ask yourself this question, “what do i want toachieve with color?” for instance,red stimulates appetite

and conversation. green and blueare calming colors. yellow sparks creativity. orange is a strong vibrant color, the color spectrum equivalentto a double espresso. brown conveysstability and reliability. it adds warmth and comfortto many settings. white helps illuminate a space. how you use color can alsochange the look of a space.

if you want a small spaceto seem open and airy, choose light colors. repetition of colorwill visually link spaces to create a sense of harmony. color can be used to highlightarchitectural features and define separateareas of your home. a darker wall color can set off light coloredobjects within a room to create an instant focal point.

as you start selecting colors,keep these tips in mind. when looking at a color strip,remember that deep accent colors may appear moreintense on a wall and lighter colorsmay appear even lighter. if you prefer a softer lookwith a hint of color, look at the top twocolors of a color strip. if you want to addmore drama to a room, select colors fromthe center section. if you want to createa bold statement,

pick colors from the lowersection of a color strip. the color that youultimately choose will be influenced bythe light in your room. so take color strips home or actually try a coloron your wall with our color togo paint samples, to see how color looksduring the day and at night. you'll notice that incandescentor fluorescent lights have a differentinfluence on color

than natural daylight. the type of paintfinish you choose, flat, satin, or semi-gloss,may also affect how color interacts with light. for example, a semi-gloss finishreflects more light, making a room brighter. and to achieve acohesive look in a room, limit the number of colors. be sure to consider allelements including flooring,

furniture and accessories,along with paint color. when you've had a chanceto live with a color for a while, you'll easily discoverif it delivers the look and feel you want. remember, decorating with colorisn't a science. there are no set rules. choosing color is aform of self-expression. so whether it's playful or sophisticated,delicate or daring,

restful or invigorating,color matters.

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