Date: April 17, 2017 | Photography: Courtesy of Vendors | Producer: Tiffany Adams |
Ready to paint but not sure how to find a hue you’ll love for years to come? Brush up your selection skills with expert advice on bold, pastel, and neutral colors
How She Describes Her Use of Color
Bold, Luxurious, Elegant, Fun, and Always Evolving
Her Pointers for Picking a Paint
1. Don’t be scared; it’s only paint! Go with your gut, if you know that a certain color brings you joy or relaxes you try it in your space. If you need to start slow, begin with an accent wall or a small powder bath.
2. Do your homework. Look for pictures of rooms in your favorite color or find spaces that catch your eye. Go into your closet and look at your wardrobe; you can usually find that over time you pick the same color choices even in clothing.
3. Remember that color can be incorporated through many different avenues. Color doesn’t have to be on the walls to be dramatic. Using color in accessories, artwork, and even in rug selection can help the timid achieve the effects of rich, bold colors.
Jennifer Huett, Jennifer Huett Designs, Hot Springs, (501) 609-5520, shophousetohome.com
How She Describes Her Use of Color
Soothing, Tranquil, and Often Chameleon-Like
Her Pointers for Picking a Paint
1. Explore your own home for color inspiration. Is there a color in a fabric, painting, or an object that you gravitate toward? This is a great way to learn what colors you are drawn to and can help to make the selection process a little easier.
2. Gather multiple sample cards. I recommend going to at least two different paint stores to see the variety of color options available.
3. Examine the color against the room’s other elements. Think about the “role” you want the paint color to take on in the space. Is it a backdrop to other items or will it be the “personality” of the room?
4. Embrace pastels. I’ve heard so many people say “that’s too light” and “the light” is the magic in a pastel!
Susan Walsh, Bear Hill Interiors, (501) 907-9272, bearhillinteriors.com
How She Describes Her Use of Color
Clean, simple, and timeless
Her Pointers for Picking a Paint
1. Look at your white in the light. White paints reflect a lot of light so always look at your paint color in the true light of day. Be sure to watch out for undertones that can shift them to blue, gray, yellow, or even pink.
2. Layer your neutrals. Mix in different textures and hues to create interest and give the space an up-to-date look. You can do this with paint treatments, accessories, and fabrics. Use wood accent pieces to keep the space feeling airy rather than sterile.
3. Consider the options neutrals offer. We are drawn to neutrals because they are forever fabulous! You never have to worry about adding a color that will clash, which makes decorating with them pretty foolproof. Plus, your rooms suddenly feel more spacious and less heavy when you choose neutrals.
Debi Davis, Debi Davis Interior Design, Little Rock, (501) 221-2032, rebornrelicsdesign.com
