Considering a New Paint Color?

Painting your house, a room, or even just a piece of furniture can be an exciting and invigorating project. Perhaps it’s been several years since your home got a facelift, or even a maintenance coat of paint for that matter. You’d like to incorporate some bold new ideas and have a professional finish to the project, but you’re not sure where to start.

Or maybe you’re getting ready to sell and preparing for that whole process. Whether you’re putting your house on the market and want potential buyers to know that it’s worth it to pay top dollar, or you’re planning on living there for years to come and just want some new accents, read on to discover this year’s hottest color trends and how to incorporate them in a stylish manner.

Start By Looking Outside For Inspiration

So many people just go from their house to their car to their office and back every day, and they don’t take time to even glance at their natural environment, let alone submerge themselves in it. We are also entering an unprecedented technological era where, even if people are outdoors, many of them are staring down at screens.

Look up! Look outside! Notice all the beautiful shades of green you can see with just one sweeping glance. Take note of how each variation makes you feel, and maybe you can begin to visualize a green note or two somewhere inside or outside of your home, such as:

• Moss Green

Imagine a dewy forest with bright patches of green moss on each tree and log. Think about plugging that color in to brighten up a small space or use as a backsplash or accent wall.

• Sage Green

Much like the herb itself, sage green emits calming feelings, so you could use it in the study, the laundry room or a bathroom with great results.

• Mint Green

Mint Green has a cooling vibe, so consider pairing it with white and using it in the screened porch or in a smaller bathroom.

The Sky’s the Limit

The next color you envision if you are picturing the outdoors is, of course, blue. The gorgeous, vast sky alone has dozens of shades during its 24-hour journey, and if you factor in the seas, lakes and rivers, you have endless options. In general, blue is a “cool” and is considered a calming color, according to its location on the color wheel, but it can evoke all types of feelings depending on the hue:

• Blue-gray

In a natural setting, blue-gray reminds us of the clouds or ocean after a light drizzle and brings with it an overall notion of peace. Imagine slumbering in a space of this color, and consider it for a bedroom.

• Icy Blue

Think sapphires and frozen ice skating rinks…. Icy blue is light and enduring, and is classically used in small spaces. However, it also could be used as an accent if you make it extra bright. Think window and door trim outside, a single piece of furniture, or a child’s bedroom as ideas to introduce a pop of color.

• Darker Blues

Both navy and royal blue are a bit more bold in nature. They’d be great options for new kitchen cabinetry color, as well as in larger rooms with vaulted ceilings.

Bright Culinary-Inspired Hues

Somewhere on your property, you have the option to go really bold if you so desire! Look no further than your spice rack if you need some inspiration. These color suggestions aren’t necessarily for entire wings of houses or home exteriors (unless you are looking to double-down on fun!), but generally are suitable for statement pieces, rooms relating to food, or outdoor-adjacent spaces.

• Cayenne Red

What a bold and fun choice this can be, as it brings up vibrant and happy feelings. Cayenne red can be used in the kitchen as accent walls, cabinet touches, or trim work. People also love to use it on their front door!

• Turmeric Orange

Turmeric orange is a bright hue of there ever was one, and it is high on the trend list. It gives a space a sort of Caribbean vibe, so contemplate using it in your sunroom or on your patio.

• Mustard Yellow

Mustard yellow has a vivid and optimistic feel to it and is an awesome choice for your home’s exterior if you want a bold look without being obnoxious. It’s also a strong choice for a guest bathroom or a study to keep things light and airy.

How to Implement These Trends at Every Level

As you’re reading through this year’s list of hot color trends in gorgeous Ramsey MN, don’t necessarily limit yourself to committing to paint your entire house – or even an entire room for that matter! Even a minimal effort can have tremendous impact on the value and appeal of your home.

Scan through the following list of ways to incorporate a new hue in your home to learn some creative options, big and small:

• Brighten Up the Exterior

A few suggestions for adding a simple pop to the outside of your house are repainting one of the following: the front door, the window trim, or the garage door.

• Kitchen TLC

Finally tackle that project you’ve been putting off for years, and put a fresh coat of paint on your cabinets.

• Dream Up Unique Interior Painting

Start small if you’d like by painting an accent wall or an auxiliary room in the house if you want to begin sampling your options.

• Furniture Fun

Tackle a tiny project and simply have a single piece of furniture repainted as a statement piece.

• Paint the Whole House or Room

Yes, we just mentioned you didn’t have to do this, but it is always a fun choice! Many folks like to keep their spaces uniform, or prefer to tackle a large project at once, so revamping the entire exterior or all four walls of an inside room is a wonderful idea.

Pros Are Pros For a Reason

Often times the homeowner thinks slapping on a new coat of paint to brighten up a space is a simple task. Boy, can there be surprising outcomes for some folks! It can look as if the paint was, indeed, just thrown on the walls. This doesn’t have to happen in your home if you hire a home painter.

Painting companies have already invested in all the proper tools, gear and clean up materials necessary to efficiently complete a job from start to finish. Also, they have loads of experience recommending paint colors, brands, and methods of application to any homeowner. They also have a catalog of painting No-No’s from over the years and can steer you in the right direction if you’re a beginner exterior/interior designer.

The Next Steps….

Your next phone call is to call in the professionals! Not only can a qualified and seasoned team of experts help advise you on the best color palettes and accent shades, they can get the job done in half the time and a third of the hassle it would take if you were DIYing it.

Getting experienced help from a painting contractor or residential painter is taking your next home project to the next level. You might already have some good ideas about upgrading your house’s look and feel, and this way you can collaborate with a pro team. Discuss your desires and suggestions, and then get some feedback and even more tailored ideas for your home.

Someone from Chrave Davis Painting would be delighted to talk you through your options, and they’ll bring that extra experience and sheer creativity to the table. Get in touch today to get started on your next project – it will be worth it!