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An inviting entryway will well-thought paint colours can dramatically improve the appearance of your home and make a good impression to visitors. However, if you are like most homeowners, you probably only pay attention to the exterior paint because it is said to influence the overall look of the home. However, choosing the right colours for your entryway is a major consideration that you should make when painting the home. Here are practical recommendations that you can utilize when selecting paint colours and styles to create a lively and inviting hallway.
Assess the interior colours
The colour that you choose for your entryway should flow and work well with the rest of the interior colours. What kind of colour scheme do you have going in your living room, kitchen, and other key areas of the house? Choose a colour within this palette and work with it. However, if you find it hard to work with the existing colour scheme, you can go with neutral shades. Whites and grays are safe colours that you can never go wrong with. They can flow with any colour scheme without taking the attention from the décor in the rest of the home.
Tall vs. short entryway
The height of your entryway space will play largely into determining the suitable colour for the walls. If you have tall ceilings, painting the walls white may be a little overwhelming for such a large space. You can play around with bold paint colours and patterns such as stripes, which can be a great way of creating a lively and fun mood. If your hallway is small, go for rich and bold colours such as navy blue or charcoal gray. These can make the entryway feel inviting and peaceful. Vertical stripes can also create an illusion of a high ceiling and make the entryway look larger than it is.
Dark vs. bright entryway
An entryway may be dark or bright depending on the amount of natural light available in the area. If you have a dark entryway, it is a good idea to use colour to brighten it. For example, bright, vibrant shades of red coupled with good artificial lights can dramatically improve the lighting in a dark entryway. Avoid going for dark shades, as they can make space look darker and unappealing. On the other hand, a bright hallway gives you the freedom to experiment with different colours, both bright and dark.
Have these tips in mind as you choose the ideal colour for your entryway to create a comfortable and inviting space. Contact a house painting service in your area for more advice.
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