All of the home design Web sites and magazines are filled with pages of rooms painted with bold colors, like orange and yellow
. The rooms are gorgeous and have dynamic style. However, many homeowners steer away from painting with colors such as orange and yellow because they fear the outcome.
Picking the perfect shade of paint can be nerve-racking. Consider consulting with a professional designer or painter if you really dont feel like you have an eye for selecting colored paint. Alternatively, purchase a small can of paint in the color you are interested in. Paint a small are of the wall or a large poster board. Spend time in the room with the new color and see how it feels. This will help you determine if the shade is right for you. Just remember that too much of any color can lead to overstimulation, resulting in a room that is too busy.
Here are some tips to help you understand what orange and yellow paint can do for a room and how to utilize the colors to your benefit.
Orange Paint
Orange paint is a warm-toned paint. Orange is known to bring out positive feelings of happiness and satisfaction. Orange is also known to enhance social interaction.
Orange Best Bet
Orange walls work great with natural wood floors and furniture. Accessorize an orange room with shades of brown and red. Orange is an excellent color choice for rustic or Mediterranean-themed kitchens.
Orange Shades
Bathroom Go for a peach-orange as it is more delicate.
Den, Family or Kitchen Brown- oranges are popular for dens and kitchens, as they incorporate feelings of warmth and coziness.
Yellow Paint
Yellow paint brings out feeling of happiness and is associated with bright and cheery feelings. If used properly, yellow paint can add warmth to a room. There are many shades of yellow and yellow is currently a very popular color for bathrooms and dining rooms.
Yellow Best Bet
Consider yellow for a baby or childs bedroom. The bright and neutral tones of yellow
Can create a calm and peaceful room for your child.
Yellow Painting Tips:
Yellow paint often requires a few coats. If you have the time to complete a DIY painting project than be aware that the project could take a few days.
Avoid using off-white trim with yellow paint as it will appear gray. Instead, use pure white or a very pale creamy white.
Yellow looks fabulous with wood or black flooring.