Painting & decorating
Home decorating can be fun and a well known fact is that painting & decorating go hand in hand, which means that if the aim is to modify the appearance of a room– give it a new coat of paint. The golden rule in home decorating is to choose a paint colour that is able to enhance the room, and this entails choosing a colour that accentuates architectural designs or a colour that allows a smaller room to appear larger.
Since the colour of paint can have a dramatic effect on a room, it is critical to opt for a tone that brings out the best of the room, will adding to the overall decor or feel of the room. For instance a family room, which receives little light and which is otherwise dark, would be greatly improved by a brightly colored paint shade or a striking white paint. When neutral colours such as white are chosen, accessories as well as furnishings in virtually all colours and shades will be a perfect match. Accessorising a room painted in white can be done easily with colored wall hangings, rugs, ornaments, etc.
When it comes to paint and interior design for a child’s bedroom or playroom, colored paints are sure to be a hit; however, it is important for the home decorator to steer clear from paint colours which are too bright and overbearing, such as bright reds as well as dark yellows and blues. Pastel or muted toned paint will work well and once again accessorising can be done by adding wall hangings, pictures, or patterns and motifs to the wall.
It is important to select paint which is of a good quality and which offers the durability of wash and wear. Although the painter and decorator may be tempted to purchase cheaper paints – the overall cost of painting & decorating is high and it is better to spend wisely at the start of the interior makeover project than having to redo it within a few months because of inferior quality paint.
The Painting and Decorating Association website has more info at http://www.paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk/main/index.php?content=home