How to pick the perfect color for every room in your house

How to pick the perfect color for every room in your house

Every room in the house has its own personality and purpose, so each should get its own unique color. Picking paint colors for your home is no easy task, however. You should consider each decision carefully before you put brush to wall.

Consider these tips as you choose your new room colors:

Living room

The living room is the focal point of the house. It's where dad falls asleep in his comfy recliner, where mom watches her favorite TV shows and where the family gathers for movie night. The color here should reflect your family's personality. Choose something bright and vibrant if the room often hosts big gatherings. Or if the living room is for relaxing, an earth tone can be soothing without making you want to fall asleep.

Kitchen

In the kitchen, food, not the decor, should be the center of attention. But that doesn't mean the room needs to be spotless and bland. Try using a light tone of a primary color on the walls and a complementary color for the cabinets.

A kitchen should be full of light and warmth to welcome in hungry family members. If your home features an open floor plan with the living room connected to the kitchen, use the same color throughout, and then add an accent wall in the kitchen if you want to include another color.

A master bedroom should make the stress of the day melt away.A master bedroom should make the stress of the day melt away.

Master bedroom

Your bedroom should be the most comfortable room in the house. After a long day of work, a soft bed and a darkened environment are just the things to help you relax. Muted reds, soft pastels or cozy grays are perfect for a sleepy environment. Consider a monochrome palette to ease away from too much visual stimulation.

Monochrome doesn't have to be boring. Adding a few small pops of an accent color throughout the room will provide some visual texture without being too distracting.

Office

If you keep a home office where you do your best thinking, choose a color that will promote the creative process. Cool colors like blue and green relax the mind, potentially making it easier for you to make connections and perform creative tasks. If the room has a window that receives direct sunlight, choose a slightly darker tone that will absorb some of the light, rather than create a distracting glare.

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