Paint has the power to transform a space, providing a fresh look without a high price tag. Whether your interior painting project is part of a more extensive home renovation or you want to update a few rooms, there are several considerations to keep in mind. Review these factors before talking to your local painting contractors about your vision.

5 Factors to Consider When Considering Interior Painting

1. Lighting

Both artificial and natural light has a profound effect on a paint color’s ability to change the look of a room. For example, if you are painting a north-facing room, the warm glow of natural light makes dark colors darker and light hues more subtle. Different artificial lights have varying effects as well, such as fluorescent bulbs creating a calm, bluish haze complementary to green and blue paint colors. Halogen bulbs are the closest to natural light, while incandescents emit a warm, yellowish glow.

2. Wall Texture

Interior walls with rougher textures, such as swirl, lace, knockdown, and spray sand drywall finishes make any color look darker. The grooves and pits in textured walls create tiny shadows for darker results. Smooth walls, in comparison, make any color appear lighter. You should have a contractor evaluate your walls and give input about what type and color of paint would be most effective in creating the look you want.

3. Children

If the children’s rooms are part of your interior painting plans, keep the stain factor in mind. Dirt, crayons, and other stains show up quickly on light-colored walls, and dark hues can potentially scare children or make their rooms seem like caves. Research medium-colored, washable paints that will create a calming environment that is also easy to clean and maintain.

4. Mood

Color has an astounding effect on your mood. Blue tones, for example, have a soothing effect, while red hues can contribute to irritation and even anger. Keep the “mood” of each room in your home in mind as you select interior paints, such as an elegant white or neutral color for the living room and soft shades of pink, yellow, and orange that promote relaxation and coziness in bedrooms.

5. Decor & Furnishings

Furniture and home decor colors must also play into your interior painting selections to avoid inconsistent or confusing results. If your living room features bright-colored furniture, stick to neutral walls to achieve balance. More muted furniture and decor colors benefit from bright paint colors, including bold-hued accent walls. If you are considering replacing furniture and other accents, select those and place them in your home before you begin choosing paint and design elements. 

Work with the fully-insured painting contractors at Wing Painting & Contracting to make your project pop. Specializing in interior painting for home and business owners throughout Saint Charles and Lincoln counties in Missouri since 2001, this company provides service warranties as well as the area’s best rates. Call (636) 299-2748 today for an estimate, visit the painting contractors online for more information, or get additional inspiration on Twitter.