As we ring in the new year my resolution is to take more risks with interior design and experiment with using wall paint colors in new and exciting ways. I encourage you to do the same! With clients perpetually requesting trendy neutral palettes rooted in classic beige and grey shades, it can be hard to generate cutting edge ideas. When I want to have fun with a design and do something a bit more unorthodox, I tend to flip living room paint ideas upside down -- literally. I love starting with a monochromatic palette, but with a twist by adding a dark shade to the ceiling and a lighter tone to the walls. Some may be concerned that this would make the room seem shorter and more cramped, but it actually can draw the eye upwards to the ceiling giving the illusion of even more height. If you are going to employ a technique like this it is important to have sufficient lighting to accent your bold paint color ideas. Recessed spotlights like in this design are a great way to add just the right amount of illumination without overwhelming the space.

When it comes to choosing the best exterior paint color ideas for houses, there are a lot of brands to choose from. Behr is a great brand name that offers quality products that are durable and last long. Take a look online for some great Behr exterior paint colors to help you choose the best one for your home. Depending on the style of your home, there are different paint color chart to choose from. Some of the top exterior house colors include neutral shades of tans, whites, and browns. Other great colours to choose from to add a splash of new shades to your space include green, gold, and copper brown. There are a wide variety of house paint colors to choose from no matter what style home you have.

Updating your interior paint colors is a great way to revamp the look of your home without emptying your wallet. It is important to select the right pallete that will unify the space while allowing you to add your own personal spin on each room. I always advise that, before you begin any wall painting, be sure to have a good idea of what you want your overall decor scheme to be. Paint colors can have a huge impact on the feel of the space, so you dont want to evoke bold contemporary design if you want a room to be more traditional in style. When in doubt, I always suggest searching for more neutral paint color ideas to create a good foundation for your look. Then bring in bold pops of color through artwork, textiles and decorative accents. It is much easier to swap out those items if it does not bring the style you want, rather than having to repaint the space. Also, speaking of repainting, always swatch several colors on the wall before you commit to a shade. Colors look so much different on the swatch card than they do in the lighting of your home or against your existing furniture.

I absolutely love incorporating blue paint colors throughout my home. I think it adds such a relaxing and classic feel to any space, whether it is a bedroom, living area or kitchen. My favorite area to use classic blue paint color ideas is the kitchen. We recently remodeled our home and added this beautiful updated kitchen completed with classic white cabinetry, shiplap ceiling and antique tin backsplash. I knew that wedgewood blue would be the perfect paint color to pair with this look. I chose a subtle shade for the wall that didnt scream blue, but that perfectly accented the cabinet color and made all of the white elements pop. I brought brighter shades of blue into the space through these plush island chairs and whimsical artwork on the walls. My favorite part about our kitchen paint colors is that they are easy to touch up and cleaning it is a breeze. With a family of small children it is so important to have an extremely durable paint on the walls. I would highly suggest any of the Benjamin Moore blue paint colors in the kitchen formula, because they are so easy to wash and hold up to a lot of wear and tear.

A well thought out color palette can truly make or break the look of a home. This room is a great example of how to set the tone with living room paint colors. The homeowner asked us to create a space that felt modern, but that could show off all of her antiques and vintage furniture. We knew it would be a challenge to combine these two styles without it looking cluttered and mismatched. In order to give the room a modern twist that contrasted against the more traditional elements, we utilized paint color ideas that incorporated classic shades with an updated application. I love how the mixture of rust tones look against the rich fabrics of the sofas and dark accents in the area rug. It provides the perfect backgroup to the vintage pieces as well as the homeownerss unique modern art statue collection on the mantle. If you are facing similar room painting design dilemmas, I would suggest thinking outside the box to incorporate classic trends with a contemporary twist.

Selecting the right bedroom paint colors is a major part of developing a beautiful and relaxing decor scheme. Personally, I enjoy a neutral color palette because I find it to be the most soothing and restful. I know some friends and family, on the other hand, that prefer bold wall colors in the bedroom like deep blues and rich burgundies. Our master bedroom is a great example of how to use a subtle palette in a more interesting way. We decided on a white and beige color scheme but brought in visual interest through patterns and textures. I love how the neutral striped carpet looks against the rich wood flooring. It has just enough design to standout, but not enough to be distracting. Similarly, we chose simple white linens but spruced it up a bit with a unique bed roll in contrasting fabric. Finally, although I wanted our paint color ideas to be simple, we did not want it to be boring. For this reason, we installed this gorgeous raised panelling and painted the walls a lovely taupe to make it stand out. The result is a neutral lovers dream room.