Winter has finally come to White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Arriving on January 12th – more than two months late. Outdoor projects are now on hold, but it is a great time to bring spring or sumer inside by putting a can of paint to work on one of your lifeless rooms.

The color of a room can make it look modest or large. Color set a mood; it can be dramatic or welcoming, calming or energizing. There two theories behind paint colors, which are referred as “cool” and “warm”. Green, violet and blue shades are considered to be cool tones. While pink, orange and red shades are deemed to be warm. A coat of paint is one of the quickest, easiest and most inexpensive ways to transform a room. Here are some tips that will help you to choose the right shade for the tone you are trying to achieve.

Before you make your selection, it is important to collect paint chips. This is because the color in a paint can appears different from the one painted on a wall. Color changes depending on the lightning in your room. For you to get the true view of the paint coloration, you should look at it in different lights. You can also compare the paint chips with your flooring or fabrics/furnishings to determine which is best for your room.

Paint the wall opposite the entry way of a the room with a complementary shade. Make it look distinctive from the other three walls. By doing this, you will be pleased to see how distinct and exciting your room can be.

If your room is large and you want to make it appear a bit smaller, then you can choose darker shade like brown or red. If your room is small and you want to open it up, you should select lighter color like white and pastels.

Make sure to keep trim colors consistent throughout the house including the ceiling. This adds flow in your room and helps make it look pleasing. All said, these tips on choosing paint color will help you select the right color and tone for your room.