Is that the colour I chose???

A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for a space that has gotten a little tired looking, but choosing the right colour can be difficult... There are so many aspects to consider when choosing the right paint colour for a space - how different lighting transforms the hue; whether you want reflective colour to open up a space or absorbing colour to "cozy" up a room; if the colour will balance out the coolness or warmth of the room; how the colour may affect your mood or thought process; whether the colour "pulls together" all the items in the room or whether it creates the need for a whole new look... There are 3 things I would recommend if you are wanting a new paint colour for your walls: 1 - Hire a professional for a colour consultation - This is so much easier and less time consuming than agonizing over the endless "which one would be better?" questions that can plague the otherwise "fun" process of change. This professional should go through colour samples and photos with you, ask you questions pertaining to thoughts and feelings regarding colour palettes, and discuss with you items you are wanting to keep and change in the space the new colour is coming into, in order to determine which genre of colour you should be in and then guide you through the selection - not just choose randomly for you... 2 - Look at the potential colours at different times during the day - I will tape a sample, or paint a small sample, on the chosen walls and look at them in the day and evening - light can have a very different effect on colour - you want to make sure that the different shades will still work with the look you want in the room. 3 - Don't second guess - If you keep going back to the same colour or shade, there may be a very good reason that you're drawn to it. You don't have to go with the exact "trend of today" - you can make any colour work with today's styles, and remember - the trend will change tomorrow - if you don't feel like painting every year, then pick a colour that you love to look at!