Interior Painting with Encore Painting Ltd.
When choosing colours for your home, it’s important that the result is something that feels timeless, complements the architectural features of your space, and most of all reflects your personal tastes and style. You will
literally be living with your choices, so ultimately, the right choice is something that feels right to you. If you find yourself wondering “what colour should I paint my condo?” then read on! As trusted Toronto painters since 2008, we have transformed a lot of houses, condos and apartments in the GTA, and we understand what works for spaces just like yours.
Let’s Talk About Interior Painting Trends
While timelessness is important, the reasons many of us want a fresh coat of paint in our homes is to give them a more contemporary feel. So, what is the most popular wall colour for 2021? Most customers choose a white or off-white (more on that in a moment) and grey has been very popular in recent years. However, blues, greens and even bronze are having a bit of a moment lately. This makes a lot of sense, as we’ve been spending so much time at home over the past year and many of us are craving the serenity and harmony of nature. What is the new colour for home interiors? There are actually two! Benjamin Moore’s colour of the year Aegean Teal, combines the best of blue and green for an effect that is, along with its corresponding palette, soothing, balanced, and intriguing. Sherwin Williams offers Urbane Bronze as their pick for the year, a colour that is rooted in nature but also lends a highly sophisticated feel. It’s a great answer to the question: “What colour should I paint my living room?” (Or office, den, or even dining room, for that matter!)
What is the most popular interior paint colour?
Trends aside, there are some things that just work to help you get the most out of your space, especially when it comes to smaller spaces. Off-white, is in fact, often the right choice, and there’s good reason for it. Going with something like Oxford White, Decorator’s White, Chantilly Lace, or Simply White by Benjamin Moore can add a bit of softness and/or warmth to your walls while still giving a clean, open, spacious look like a stark white can. The result will be softer and more inviting, but still with the light-reflecting benefits of white. Then, if you are still craving some colour, you have the option to add it as an accent in some places with paint, or with furniture, rugs, and other decor elements.
Why does my paint color look different on the wall? And other important things to consider…..
Ok, you’ve made your colour choices. Or, you’ve at least narrowed it down, and you’re ready to call your friendly neighbourhood professional home painters. Before the painting begins in your home, it’s a great idea to bring swatches or test cans of paint home and try them out on more than one location on your walls at home. Different angles, different types of light and different amounts of light – even within the same room – will affect how paint looks on your wall. Try to do a larger test swatch in as many places as you can to be sure. And remember, what that colour is surrounded by (colours that are darker, lighter, brighter, warmer, or cooler) will affect how your chosen colour will look. Getting a second opinion from a seasoned expert (designer, professional painters, or even your most decor-savvy friend) can definitely help ensure that you are happy with your choice.
Ready to Get A Free Painting Estimate?
Now that you’ve made your colour choices, contact Encore Painting today to get a free virtual painting estimate. Our Toronto interior painting experts are ready to serve you, so that we can paint your home or condo’s interior and get it one step closer to looking they way you’ve always envisioned!