Is choosing paint color your worst nightmare? For many homeowners it is.
Amy Wax, author of Can't Fail Color Schemes, says color combinations you feel most comfortable with will make up your unique signature palette.
Take a cue from nature and your surroundings. Collect items with the colors you love and you will begin to see a pattern. Think about the mood you are trying to project in each room.
Calm and serene? try shades of blues and greens. These are calm, cooling and relaxing.
Optimistic and happy? Yellow is the color for you -and it can stimulate conversation and memory.
Passionate, energetic and stimulating? Red and orange colors are great for eating, socializing, and feeling confident!
There is a wealth of information in books and on the internet to help you nail down the colors that will work for you and your home. But if you are not a do-it-yourself type of person - hire a redesigner, color consultant or interior designer - they can help.
True Value has a fun color quiz for you to take to get you started - click on the link and it will bring you to the quiz. Color Quiz
Amy Wax, author of Can't Fail Color Schemes, says color combinations you feel most comfortable with will make up your unique signature palette.
Take a cue from nature and your surroundings. Collect items with the colors you love and you will begin to see a pattern. Think about the mood you are trying to project in each room.
Calm and serene? try shades of blues and greens. These are calm, cooling and relaxing.
Optimistic and happy? Yellow is the color for you -and it can stimulate conversation and memory.
Passionate, energetic and stimulating? Red and orange colors are great for eating, socializing, and feeling confident!
There is a wealth of information in books and on the internet to help you nail down the colors that will work for you and your home. But if you are not a do-it-yourself type of person - hire a redesigner, color consultant or interior designer - they can help.
True Value has a fun color quiz for you to take to get you started - click on the link and it will bring you to the quiz. Color Quiz
Lisa Ryan is the owner of Smart Move Design, a Home Staging and Redesign company serving Central and Northern NY.
