6 Common Mistakes People Make When Painting Their Home That You Should Avoid

Are you renovating your home? Have you got to the part where you have to paint everything with good and complementary colours so that your house glows and looks as beautiful and as good as a new home? Painting your house can be just as complicated an endeavour as the construction and building part of a renovation.

The aesthetics of your home are important and should represent you (and your family). There are many factors to consider when painting a home and many mistakes to avoid. But not many manage to avoid all those mistakes. That is why we have written this blog; to raise awareness regarding said mistakes and how you can avoid them. And if you want professionals to take over, then Bohunone is here. No firm provides better services like painting, decoration, and loft conversion in West London better than us.

Now, on with the blog:

Not Using Paint Samples

Arguably, the biggest mistake people make when choosing a colour for their room is that they don’t test the colour before painting with it. This can result in the room looking not how you expected it to look. And when people take a look at the finished product, they come to the conclusion that it should’ve been a shade lighter or a shade darker. Or they might think that it should’ve been a completely different colour. So, to prevent any regrets when all is said and done with the painting of the room, it is highly recommended that you use paint samples before the paint job begins. Colour samples will help you envision a general look for the room.

Ignoring Natural Light & Room Position

Natural light will have a huge impact on the way your room looks at different times of the day. The position of the room also matters. So, choosing a colour that will complement the look of your room, no matter the position or the amount of natural light, should be essential.

And you can also take the colour samples on offer and shine natural and artificial light on them at different times of the day to make sure that the colour is looking exactly like you want it to.

Not Considering Different Shades of White

There are different shades of white. And they might look the same at first glance, but when you take a look at all of them individually, you will see the sharp difference. There are light shades of different colours mixed in those shades of white. So, there are whites with a pinkish or a yellowish tone. And there are also whites with a bluish or a greyish tone too. Never make the mistake of thinking all white paints are the same. And make sure that the appropriate shade of white is being used that complements the furniture in the room.

Over-Matching

Yes, matching can and does work. But only to a certain degree. If you paint all or most of the rooms in your home the same colour, then your home will look very dry and monotonous. Instead, try different colours and contrasting shades that give a nice and creative vibe to your house.

Combining different shades and colours also gives you an opportunity to create your own personal colour scheme. So, as soon as someone enters your home, they will identify the look of your home as unique to you. A way you can mix and match colours and shades is by looking on the internet for inspiration regarding colour schemes and then choosing the one you like the best.

Trying Too Hard with Trendy Colours

There is nothing wrong with going with the trends. But the risk of going with trends is that they can go out of fashion. And you have to be prepared for that. And when it comes to trends, a lot of people tend to overdo it.

They try to mix and match too many different colour schemes and patterns. What that does is overwhelm the aesthetic of their home and make it look like someone threw a lot of different buckets of paint on your walls. It can also have a stressful psychological effect, which is never good.

Not Using Supporting Colour Schemes

Ultimately, all the colours in all the rooms of your home should come together to create a supporting and pleasant look. Make sure that you plan the colours of all the rooms in advance. This way, you will know what the final result will look like and can modify it before the paint job begins.

Conclusion

Avoiding these mistakes will ensure that you create a nice and pleasant aesthetic for your home that will be nice to look at for years to come. This blog was brought to you by Bohunone. We are the premier painting, decorating, and loft conversion specialists in London. So, call us and book a paint job today!