| Which comes first: the wall art or the wall? When | | | | While painting a room is often the first step in |
| selecting wall art, we have several options, including | | | | decorating a room, never rush into doing that. Make |
| paintings, grilles, mirrors, shelves, and so on. Of | | | | sure to do enough planning first, to ensure that the |
| course, the choices we make regarding these items | | | | paint will complement other items in the room, |
| are important. Some of the most important | | | | including the furniture, carpeting or throw rugs, |
| selections involve the type of wall art, its size, the | | | | drapes, wall art, etc. Yes, changing a wall color is |
| arrangement we will use, and the wall art's color. | | | | easy and you have several hues from which to |
| Speaking of color, before selecting the wall art, here | | | | choose. Still, remember that the paint is only ONE |
| are some tips to help select the best paint color for | | | | piece of the big picture. |
| the room: | | | | 4. Choose the ideal paint finish for the walls |
| 1. Carry textile samples with you | | | | To reflect more light from the walls, use a finish that |
| Remember that the paint color should complement | | | | is shinier. On the other hand, use flat or matte |
| the colors of other items in the room. It probably is | | | | finishes in order to hide flaws on the wall. |
| not feasible to haul your furniture to paint stores. | | | | 5. Choose a base hue for the wall paint |
| However, make sure to bring various textile samples | | | | As a general rule, select a wall color that is a |
| with you, including pieces of wallpaper, curtain, tile, | | | | base version of the color. This will give you more |
| etc. That will make it easier to match them up with | | | | options when selecting the hues of the various types |
| the paint. You never know when you will spot a color | | | | of textiles. For instance, you could select lighter or |
| that could be THE color! | | | | darker tones of art wall decor, to contrast the hue |
| 2. Select trim that complements the wall color | | | | of the wall's paint. |
| It is generally advisable to select a white, off-white | | | | 6. Do your homework by studying the hues |
| or pale color for various types of trim in the room, | | | | Keep in mind that each color has a wide variety |
| including: | | | | of hues. While painting walls is relatively easy, you |
| - doors | | | | probably do not want to add it to your daily routine. |
| - moldings | | | | Study the hues of a certain color, to zero in on a |
| - doors | | | | particular hue. You may eventually select a lighter or |
| To make an even bolder statement, use light hues | | | | darker hue than you had originally chosen. |
| for the walls, and darker hues for the trim. This | | | | Before choosing room decor, such as wood wall |
| combination will match up well with art wall decor. | | | | decor, ensure that you have selected the best wall |
| 3. Choose the color after you have decided on other | | | | color. That will ensure that the wall color will complete |
| decor | | | | rather than collide! |