| The three important things that you need to | | | | complementary color) and using the darker |
| consider when you're choosing the right paint | | | | color for accents or trim. |
| for your walls are: type of paint, sheen, and | | | | |
| color. | | | | "Cool" colors are ideal for relaxing rooms. |
| | | | Bedrooms do well when they are painted in |
| The type of paint and sheen will affect how | | | | blues, purples, or greens. Warmer colors are |
| easy the walls are to keep clean and how long | | | | better for more active rooms, so a warm pink |
| the paint will last. Paint color, of course, | | | | or cream color might be a good choice for a |
| will only matter as far as what effect you | | | | living room or den. |
| want the room appearance to have. | | | | |
| | | | There are two main types of paint - latex and |
| The hardest decision is going to be choosing | | | | oil based. Oil based paints are best for |
| the right color for your rooms. This is | | | | wood walls and trim if you are worried about |
| going to depend a lot on the type of lighting | | | | staining or otherwise sealing the wood off. |
| that is going to be in the room and what | | | | Oil paints will not mix with water and might |
| impression you'd like to give. If you're | | | | be best if you are worried about moisture |
| just about to sell a house, or if you want to | | | | getting into your walls. With that |
| draw attention to the things in the room, | | | | exception, however, latex paints are superior |
| don't be afraid to go with a regular white or | | | | for homes. The reason for this is that the |
| off-white color. This will make the room | | | | latex paints will not peel and should be |
| look clean and bright and can definitely make | | | | easier to clean. |
| it easier to sell. | | | | |
| | | | Finally, the sheen that you choose is up to |
| If you do not have a high amount of lighting | | | | you. Keep in mind that the glossier the |
| for the room, then you should be looking at | | | | paint is, the easier it will be to clean. |
| lighter colors for the walls. Light colors | | | | Therefore, using matte paint is a good idea |
| will make the room seem bigger and brighter. | | | | for rooms in which the walls will not be |
| If you really want to use a darker color for | | | | touched often. For children's rooms or other |
| the room, you should think about going with a | | | | places where the walls are likely to get |
| lighter version of that color (or a | | | | dirty, you should go with a glossier paint. |