Sometimes a paint colour that you love just doesn't seem right when you apply it to the wall.
A few things that can really affect colour are:
- The direction which your natural light is coming from: North light tends to be cooler and can make colours seem dull, while South light can wash subtle colours out with it's overpowering strength.
- The colour of your flooring, cabinets, or countertops: we've all seen that pinkish tile or carpet, or very yellow oak cabinets. The right paint colour can neutralize an offensive fixed element, while the wrong one could make them exponentially worse!
- Whether or not you have trim (around windows, doors, along the ceiling), and what colour the trim is compared to your wall colour.
- Your light bulbs - sometimes changing the source of the light makes all the difference!
- Your decor: major players such as couches, area rugs, window coverings, or bed linens can really dictate the colours that will work in a room
- The past: big colour changes don't always feel right immediately! Give it a little time, and if it's still not feeling right, give me a call!