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Painting Tips For Creating A Cozy Atmosphere In A Large Room - Home Improvement
Large rooms, as gorgeous as they may be, sometimes have an uninviting atmosphere, especially when the walls are painted in 'cold' colors. There are some inexpensive ways to transform a large room into a warm and inviting space however, and paint can perform miracles. With paint, you can make a room seem smaller or larger than it is in reality. Paint colors all have their own psychological effects and in this article we will explain which colors to use to create a cozy space. A great way of getting an idea of what you would like to achieve is by visiting interior design websites. Use the keywords 'dark interiors' or 'small interiors' and you will get tons of results decorative paint equipment for professionals that you can use for inspiration. You can also go to your local paint shop and explain what you would like to do. Paint shop sales assistants usually have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the different ways in which paint can be used to create certain effects, and they may just give you some really great ideas. When walls are painted in a dark color, light tends to be absorbed and this works wonders when you want to shift the focus away from the size of the room. A large room which gets lots of natural light will be able to 'handle' dark colors beautifully but don't overdo it by painting all the walls in the room a dark shade. One or two dark walls will give the impression that the room is smaller than it actually is while creating an interesting accent. Keep your other walls neutral with lighter, complimenting colors. If you want to create a cozy atmosphere, warm colors are the way to go. Instant cosines can easily be achieved with colors such as gold, brown, cocoa, ocher, deep red, burnt orange, burgundy, aubergine or variations of purple. Try to stay away from blues and greens as these colors will have the opposite effect, unless you use bottle-greens, blue-greens or navy blues which will give your room a rich and luxurious feel. Another technique that you can use to make a large room seem smaller and more inviting is by using combinations of two or even three colors on a wall. This can be achieved by making horizontal divisions with masking tape and painting the two or three sections in either contrasting colors or variations of the same shade. This technique will make the walls appear shorter and create an unusual and visually appealing effect. Giving your ceiling a darker color than you would in a smaller room can also create the impression that your room is smaller than it actually is. While you would normally opt for white when painting a ceiling, choose a darker, pastel shade such as sand or beige. You could even paint it in a shade lighter than your wall paint. You can also opt for deep colors, and enhancing them with pearl sheen or a soft eggshell will transform your large room into an inviting retreat. Another great way to achieve a cozy effect is by painting your walls in colors that match your accessories, furniture and curtains. You can also use matching color combos such as almond and plum red, soft pink and coffee brown, tan and aquamarine blue or pistachio green and citrus yellow.
