Choosing Paint Colors

Posted on 28. Mar, 2011

Paint colors tend to come and go, typically in seven year cycles.  By following current trends in colors, you’ll be able to maintain an up-to-date look for your office.

Keep in mind that you’ll want to choose colors that are pleasant, comfortable and relaxing for your clients, patients or customers.Wall colors can really set the mood for an important meeting or a nervous patient.

If you’re planning to keep your existing furnishings, use them for color cues. Choose one of the main colors in your fabric as your wall color. Buy a small amount of the paint and try it out on your walls. Look at it in the daylight and in the evening hours. If it doesn’t look right, try another color.

Once you’ve chosen a wall color, think about the trim. Use a creamy off-white trim if your walls are a warm color. Bright white trim looks great with cool-color walls. Try out the trim colors just as you did the wall color, until you’re satisfied with the combination.

Don’t forget the ceiling. Ceilings aren’t just white anymore. You can create a cocoon of color by painting the ceiling a lighter shade of your wall color. If your walls are a light color, paint the ceiling one or two shades lighter. If your walls are deep color, ask your paint store to create a ceiling color that’s one-quarter the strength of your wall color.

Finally, select an accent color that will set off your furnishings. Repeat the accent color in accessories like art work, lamps or area rugs. A touch of greenery will supply a relaxing finishing touch to your fresh, new office look.