Do you have any home improvement projects on your New Year’s Resolution list? Painting is one of the quickest and easiest ways to update a space. You would be amazed at the new perspective a different color can bring! The only obstacle that can come with this project is the choice of color. How do you choose without your walls becoming a crazy quilt of paint swatches or staying up until all hours of the night virtually painting your rooms online? Answering these questions can jump start your next painting project:

• What are the existing items in the room? Select the paint color to support all of the other things going on in your space. You can look to flooring, rugs, artwork and upholstery for color direction. When decorating a room, choosing the paint color should be the last thing you do. Picking the paint color first may limit your choices of decor items to match.

• How should the colors flow in your floor plan? Transitioning color from one room to the next can be tricky. Be sure to take into account how your colors will flow from room to room. This is an especially important consideration for open floor plans.

• What mood do you want to project? The color of the room and the purpose of the room should be connected. Soft, cool colors and neutrals usually create a quieter feeling while stronger colors are for drama. Warmer, contrasting and somewhat brighter colors add to a sociable atmosphere; deeper blue-greens and neutrals will give a more formal ambiance.

• What is holding you back? Don’t be afraid to slather on a big, expressive color for the walls if that is what you really desire. If you want your wall color to be a focal point, you can always tone down a bold wall color with neutral furnishings.

• How will the color look in your setting? Color swatches you view in the light of your favorite home improvement store will look different in the lighting of your home. Buy the manufacturer’s test size in your top choices and brush some on the wall. Look at your paint sample in the morning, noon and night to see how the color changes throughout the day.

Most importantly, choose color and decorations that bring will bring you joy. When you have made your choice, come talk to the experts at Nickell Rental. We can get you set up with all the painting equipment you need for amazing results. Get the job done better and faster!