Choosing Between Colour Tints and Colours to Spruce Up Your Home

Have you ever painted your home only to be disappointed with the result? You spend time and money getting the walls done but the result seems too bright or dull. So you end up calling in someone to change the tint so you can get the desired effect.

This is something that happens to many people. We tend to forget that colours come in different tints and tones. What you have in mind is not necessarily the tint you want. You have to consider all the available shades the colour comes in.

 

Here are a few things to keep in mind that will guide you in picking the right tints and colours.

 

The weight of the room is important in picking a colour tint. Light colours work well if you need the room to appear larger. Go for white colours or pastel shades. The best choice would be cool pastels for such a room. Tints like turquoise or ivory will do well.

 

If you want to reduce the weight of a room and make it appear smaller, neutral colours are your best choice. It’s good since tints like empty shades of white fade into the background and show less of the surface they are painted on to.

 

The colour tint also depends on the function you want the paint to do. Are you looking to add depth and width to a room? If that is the case, then you should paint the end wall s of the room a darker shade. Essentially this causes the dark colour to recede and creates an illusion of width and brings balance to the room. What you need is one paint colour but in two different shades.

 

You can create warmth in a room by painting the walls burnt orange. Like brown-tinted reds, burnt orange combines the weight of a dark colour with the natural coziness of the warmer half of the colour spectrum to create a comfortable, intimate space.

 

A glowing effect to a room can easily be achieved with the right colour tint. For this, peachy tones will be your best choice. Peach tones enhance skin tones, making them especially suitable for the bathroom.

 

One thing you should keep in mind is that one colour can come in different tints and shades. Always consider if it’s the darker shade you want for a lighter one. The darker shades work well to create an intense look while light shades are all about fun and relaxation. Have the light tints for the bathroom and bedroom with slightly darker shades for the rest of the house.

 

Cool colours seem fresh and relaxing. Lighter shades seem fresh and clean, while darker shades can almost be therapeutic. As you choose a paint colour, always carry a paint chip and test how it looks against your wall before buying a can of paint.