Choose paint colors that make you happy.
If you're redecorating, choosing paint can be one of the most creative -- and difficult -- parts of your project. Color choice will affect all aspects of how the room is perceived, and how it will make you feel when you spend time in it. Since you spend a relatively large amount of time in your bathroom, this space isn't one to be redecorated in haste. Select wall colors that make your bathroom an oasis of renewal by following a few simple guidelines.
Instructions
1. Assess the size and natural light available in your bathroom. In general, lighter colored walls will make a space feel larger, while darker hues will visually shrink it. While sticking to this rule is a safe bet, you can break this rule with style if you factor in accents in a high-contrast color. A small room painted in a dark hue can even feel cozy if you select light-colored paint for the trim.
2. Coordinate bathroom paint with your fixtures. If you want to minimize the color of your fixtures, choose a hue close to the same shade. To make fixtures "pop," paint walls in a contrasting hue. Selecting a hue that is complementary to the color of , but in the same shade, will also ensure that they blend into the rest of the room. Hold paint swatches against the wall near your fixtures to test these effects.
3. Pick a color that will put you in a good mood. Although this guideline is anything but scientific, most people would agree that different colors make them feel different emotions. If you want to feel energized in the bathroom, opt for bright, cheerful colors like orange and yellow. If you want to set the stage for relaxation, go with greens or blues. Before choosing a color you're unsure about, purchase paint samples in small jars and apply them to areas of your bathroom wall to get a better idea of how they will look.
4. Choose flattering colors for your bathroom walls. Since you'll spend quite a bit of time tending to your appearance in this room, why not select bathroom wall colors that will put you in your best light? Flesh-toned hues like pinks and peaches, or warm tans and beiges, flatter everyone, as does the color turquoise blue.
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