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Sunday, May 08, 2011
When you choose wall paint as a step on how to paint a house interior in Lake Bluff, think about what the rest of your room looks like. You should always choose something that will go with what you have if you cannot, or do not want to, change the entire room. Get things like throw pillows, throw blankets, and art pieces that may feature those colors. These things don’t have to be expensive to look good, you just have to choose the right colors.
If you choose a dark color don’t worry too much about it dimming down the room. There are a few things you can do to make sure your new, darker color will make the room look better, not like a dark cave. Choose light colored curtains, and use a bright white to paint your trim and the frames around your doors and windows. Not only will it look great, it will also draw in a lot of light and help keep your room looking fresh and new.
If you aren’t sure how to choose the right wall paint colors, you can find help in your local home improvement store. You can find some colors you like on paint samples, and then look at the other colors on the same strip. Those colors are ones that will go with the main color you like. If you can find the color of your carpet or your furniture on a strip, you can usually choose your wall paint color from any of the other ones on that strip. Choose something that feels good, and then make your room what you want it to be.
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