Our Exclusive 4-Step Process for Choosing Paint Colors & Materials that Pair Perfectly
Paint color takes center stage in your home. Setting the overall atmosphere while expressing your personality, it dances around the room, changing moods with the daylight. Paint has many partners, including your floors, countertops, and backsplash. They all must work in unison with one another to create a symphony of shades and undertones.
Selecting all these elements simultaneously is essential to creating a cohesive, well-choreographed design. Here is the 4-step process we use to achieve this…
Step 1. Decide on a Specific Mood for the Space
A smart design plan starts with selecting a mood for the space. Consider how you want to feel when you are in your home. Do you desire a modern, chic vibe with polished floors and clean white walls? Or do you prefer warm, cozy rooms surrounded by sunny colors and soft textures?
Step 2. Collect Visual Inspiration
Creating a board of inspirational images can help you visualize your dream room. First, spend some time perusing design magazines and searching the internet for spaces that inspire you. Pinterest and Google are great places to start.
Take note of themes that emerge and identify similar elements that stand out to incorporate into your design. Check out 3 Easy Steps to Determine Your Unique Interior Design Style for more details on this process.
Step 3. Select Each Detail of the Design Up-Front
The next step is to collect samples of the materials and finishes you love from your inspiration board. This can include paint color, tile, flooring, countertops, and fixture finishes. Visits to multiple vendors can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Working with a designer with a sample library is the best way to expedite the process. Plus, you get the advice and guidance of a design professional.
Step 4. Fine-Tune Selections and Then Implement
Once you’ve gathered multiple samples that catch your eye, editing them to create your final design is where the magic happens. Gather the elements in one place to see them in relationship to one another. Then, fine-tune your selections by swapping finishes in and out until the design feels right. If you get stuck, reach out to a designer to help you produce a curated look.
Selecting paint colors and materials that live cohesively together is essential to designing a beautiful space. It takes dedication to the design process, but getting this right will create your dream home.
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If you're ready for a pro to help you choose your paint colors & design finishes all at once, I would be honored to help. Reach out, and let's chat!
Until next time,
Maritza
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