June 6, 2011. Paul Hixon
If it’s time to do something about the old or dull walls of your home, don’t just repaint in the same old eggshell white. Try something new and different that will give your home beautiful style that will make a statement.
There are many new and simple wall-decorating ideas that can be found on the Internet. If you need help getting your creative juices flowing take a look at some of the thousands of pictures that are available for every style imaginable. You can learn how to do some faux painting techniques that can look like it was professionally done! All you need is the cost of paint and some of your time.
When looking for interior wall painting ideas, you need to consider the color or colors that you want to use. Warm colors make a room feel smaller, yet cozy while cool colors are also inviting but make a room feel bigger. Warm colors seem to come toward you while cool colors seem to move away from you. You also need to keep in mind that certain colors have different psychological effects. Red is bold and full of emotion. While it’s great in certain areas as an accent color or even an accent wall, too much of it can actually evoke feelings of anger. Green is a calming color. It can be used in any shade and any amount so it is a wonderful choice for large areas. It would be worth your time to do a quick search on colors so that you are not working against yourself in the mood that you are trying to create in each room.
Another great idea is to utilize some of the hidden, unused space of your home to bring out certain colors or add a fashion statement. An example of this is painting your ceiling a bold and contrasting color. People never think to look at the ceiling so if you use a creative faux painting technique in an accent color it will immediately draw the attention of all who enter the room.
Having a home that looks like a million bucks does not need to cost you a fortune. All it requires is a little imagination and some time. The important thing is that you reflect your own personality in your style choices so that it will be a pleasant place for you to relax in and feel warm and welcoming to your visitors.
Updated June 6, 2011. Published June 4, 2011. Paul Hixon
