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| Red Makes An Elegant Statement In A Library |
No interior design element affects the mood and atmosphere
of a room more than paint because it covers such a large area. And although
it's one of the least expensive elements of home design, people find color
selection one of the most difficult choices.
Everybody knows that color sets the emotional tone of a room
– red is energetic and exciting, yellow is happy, blue is peaceful – but few
realize the effect a paint’s finish has on mood and atmosphere.
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| Metallic Gray Adds Shimmer To The Dining Area |
A matte finish is understated and softens a space. Add a texture
like suede, and the room takes on a warm and calm feel. Texture also gives a
wall depth. The light is absorbed and scattered rather than reflected. Matte
and egg shell finishes are preferred on walls that have flaws and are not
completely smooth.
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| A Suede Textured Finish Adds Elegance and Calm |
Gloss and metallic paint finishes create visual focus and heighten
mood. They accentuate details and are perfect to highlight a focal point like a
fireplace mantel or accent wall. It’s wonderful in kitchens for added shimmer
to complement the sheen of lacquer cabinetry, stainless steel, and tile.
Light or dark shades of wall paint can have an effect of
making a room look larger. It all has to do with contrast between light or dark
shades of walls and furnishing. Contrasting light colored furniture in a dark
space or dark colored in a light space tends to lead focus inward, creating a more
confined feeling. Make a room seem larger by upholstering furnishings a similar
shade to the walls. It erases boundaries.
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| Don't Be Afraid To Use Dark Colors |
The same principal applies when selecting colors from a color
wheel. Using adjacent colors where there is little contrast gives a more open
feel while opposing colors provide contrast and results in a cozy room.
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