(BPT) - A fresh coat of paint can give any room an instant
lift, making it a great solution for converting a space from drab to fab.
Though neutrals reign as America's most popular paint choices, the National Home Color Survey from Sherwin-Williams shows people are becoming bolder with color. Three-in-four homeowners indicate they want to incorporate more color into their home, most commonly in their living room, bedroom and kitchen.
"Colorful paint is an easy and inexpensive way to stylishly transform a space," said David Bromstad, HGTV(R) star and celebrity interior designer. Bromstad offers the following tips for anyone looking to add color to their home:
1.) Identify a colorful object as the focal point of the room. Select bold items to build your room around, such as a piece of artwork, rug or chair that really makes a statement.
2.) Coordinate your color transitions. For high-impact
transitions, combine bolder shades with their more neutral counterparts and for
a more tranquil transition, stick to softer or lighter shades that are from the
same color family.
3.) Highlight unexpected areas. Turn ordinary areas like
ceilings, banisters or door frames into extraordinary spaces. If you want to
keep walls neutral, paint a piece of furniture, such as a chair, headboard or
the back of a bookshelf.
"Every colorful room adds personality to a home, from
playful to serene to luxurious and beyond," said Bromstad. "That's
what's great about paint colors; they allow you to express yourself through
your home."
- Courtesy of Brandpoint-
