Are you considering a painting project before the holiday season gets into full swing? If so, you’re not alone. This is a popular time of year to think bigger than dusting and mopping, and instead add some fresh new colors and updated style before the doorbell starts to ring.
With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at the topic of painting a guest room. This is a space that should be designed to keep friends and family comfortable while offering an attractive atmosphere. If a color change is in your guest room’s future, we have a few tips to help you get started.
4 Questions to Ask Before Painting Your Room
- How big is your guest room? – Remember, you can harness the power of interior color to control how spacious or confined the space feels. Darker colors tend to close things in, while lighter colors are ideal for pushing the walls farther apart.
- How much natural light is available? – This question goes hand-in-hand with the first. If natural light is limited, be sure to stick with lighter wall colors. As much as you love that dark, earthy shade of brown, for example, it might just make your room feel more like a cave than a suite.
- What will the decorations be like? – Colors need to play well together in order to create a cohesive, stylish guest room. If your decorations are bright and multicolored, or perhaps just a very distinct color, a more subdued paint for your walls would be a good idea. If your decorations are subtle, a more pronounced wall is just fine.
- Where are you finding inspiration? – There are countless ideas right at your fingertips. To get you started, take a look at this article from Country Living: 30 Cozy Ways to Decorate Your Guest Room. Browse photos like these, taking note of colors you do and don’t like.
Pro Tip: Even if it may feel a little backwards, choose your paint last. First pick the must-have decorations, bedspread, or curtains. Once those are in place, you can then work to find a wall color that meets all of your needs and connects the stylistic dots.
Do You Have Interior Painting Questions?
If so, the team here at A.G. Williams Painting Company would love to be of service. And yes, we can absolutely help with color selection! Why not let our professionals brainstorm with you and take some of the guesswork out of the equation?