LIGHT vs. PAINT

How do we pick the perfect paint color? We don't. We look through fan decks of paint samples searching for the ultimate shade of blue or green or...beige...but who's to tell us that we made the correct decision? No one really, but a decision that relates the color of the walls properly with the lighting in the room is definitely a better answer.

Below are two snapshots, one of a living room before painting occurred (the walls were in an aged yellow color) and one after a new coat of paint had been applied. Which do you prefer?

For this project, lots of paint swatches were pulled, and viewed under many different types of lighting sources (incandescent vs. fluorescent vs. LED, etc.)

In theory many people skip this step, but in actuality it is very important. Colors are viewed differently under varied types of lighting. It is a simple concept, yet sometimes not emphasized. But once you see the comparison, you will be glad you did. Trust me.

All that being said, the new paint color chosen for the living room was a nice blue grey paint called "Misty Surf 740E-2" by Behr.

Paint is just another way to brighten up your space and make it your own H-O-M-E.

Hope you enjoy it as much as the homeowner!