When we moved into our house, the first thing Troy & I wanted to do was paint. Something about color on the walls feels more like home. We went to Home Depot, chose a few colors (off of a whim) & got to painting. Luckily, most of the colors we loved. But, as I walk by our home office on a daily basis, I second guess our avocado green paint selection. As beautiful of a color it is – it’s just not right for our small space. It feels dark & dingy. I’m not sure that Troy is so keen on re-painting – but this time I have done my research & we will do it right!
A few tips that I’ve learned about painting small spaces:
1. Use light colors to make your space feel larger, more open and airy. I am loving the soft colors below from Restoration Hardware. Especially when we live so close to the beach!
2. Consider using furniture the same color (or in the same color scheme) as your walls. This blue dresser below is a great example (featured on design sponge)
3. Keep it calm. Don’t clutter your walls, instead – highlight a focal point. I LOVE this bathroom below! So pretty!
And that’s the colorful side of things! Hopefully you haven’t made a paint color mistake like mine! Stay tuned – I’m hoping to turn it around! Restoration Hardware here I come :)
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