Complete guide to choosing colours for interior painting project
Colour is a powerful thing. It creates moods, establishes themes, and even affects our emotions. So, how do you choose which one to use?
Perfect colours for your interior walls
Tikkurila colour expert is here to give you everything you need to know how. In this guide, we’ll explore the essential steps for colour choosing to make it easy and successful.
Mirror your own taste and style
Our homes reflect our identities, and the colours of our walls are no exception. When selecting the colour scheme for your home, try to think about what you love and what complements your style. What are your favourite colours and hues that lift your spirits? Don’t be afraid to express yourself or go against general opinion. After all, it’s your home—you have the freedom to give it the splash of colour you love.
Consider the mood for your wall colour
Lighting and colour play a key role in creating the right atmosphere in any home. Try to think about what kind of mood you want to create by combining colours and lighting. Are you looking for cool serenity, earthy tones, soft warmth, or open spaciousness? Do you live in a location with plenty of natural light, or somewhere dimmer and moodier?
When you have a clear image of the specific atmosphere you want to create, it’s much easier to start considering the colours that will complement it.
Try our Colour Master mobile app
Our Colour Master mobile app is an inspiring tool that seamlessly blends creativity with reality. It’s a platform that empowers you to explore new colour palettes and visualise how they would look in your own space with the help of its cutting-edge AR wall painter feature.
Unleash your creativity
Our team of experts has crafted this application to serve as a source of inspiration, a canvas for your most ambitious ideas, and an invitation to play with colour and unleash your creativity. Whether you’re looking to refresh the hues of your home, searching for your next favourite colour, or simply in need of some colour therapy, the Colour Master app has something for you.
With the AR feature, you can experiment with different colours and see how they would look on your walls. Simply upload an image of your room, select your desired colour, and watch as it transforms before your eyes. You can even save your creations for later reference. The brand-new colour palette creation feature is perfect for those moments when you spot an interesting colour combination in your daily life. Snap a photo, pick your favourite hues, form a palette.
Grab a paint colour chart
When choosing the colours for your interior walls, it’s important to consider how they’ll look in the specific lighting and setting of your home. This is why it’s a good idea to grab a paint colour chart and test the colours on your walls before making a final decision.
One way to do this is by using colour samples. This also allows you to compare colours side by side to see which one you prefer.
Colour samples can also help you to see how a colour will look when it’s dry. Paint colours can sometimes appear differently when wet, so it’s important to see the colour in its final state.
Test the right colour
Our interior paint colour tester allows you to test the colour on a big enough area before committing to the final paint job. The direct application on the wall surface accurately reproduces the colour without any reflections, making it easy to observe how it appears in various lighting conditions and throughout the day.
We recommend painting an area of at least one square metre to get accurate representation of what the colour will look like when it’s dry.
Glossy or matt?
Whether you opt for a glossy or matt finish in your paint colours can make a big difference. For instance, our sophisticated full-matt Harmony paint gives a velvety smooth finish to the walls of any room.
But if you’ve got active children running around, it might be wise to consider a wall paint that can withstand any wear and tear from play or accidental smudges. Semi-matt and matt paints can take cleaning and swabbing better than full-matt paint products. In either case, it’s best to go for paints with qualities that accommodate the lifestyle in your household.
Take advantage of our Feel the Color collection
Tikkurila Feel the Color collection is a comprehensive set of interior paint colours, pre-made style palettes, and easy-to-use tools to bring your vision to life. The collection offers 216 carefully curated colours and six different interior styles: Classic, Modern, Bohemian, Luxurious, Nostalgic, and Eclectic.
Six curated interior styles to get inspired of
Each style comes with a set of neutral and accent key colours, making it easy to achieve your desired look at home.
With the Classic style, you can create a timeless interior by favouring refined details and a natural colour palette.
The Bohemian style is rich and inviting, with natural materials and warm tones.
The Luxurious style is characterized by velvety soft, carefully selected paint colours and sophisticated elements.
The Nostalgia style is characterized by warm earthy colours and beautiful, timeless design.
The Eclectic style is all about surprising and vibrant combinations and fearless use of colour.
And finally, the Modern style is simple and carefully considered. Modern interiors may be neutral and minimal, but they are far from boring.
Why not give our Feel the Color collection a try today? By keeping in mind your personal taste, the mood you want to achieve, and the lighting and setting in your home, choosing the colours for your interior walls can be fun.
Our Colour Master mobile app and Feel the Color collection can help you with the selection process, giving you the freedom to experiment with different colours and see how they would look in your space.
And don't forget about the finish, whether it's glossy or matte, it can make a big difference to the overall look of the room. So go ahead, play with colour, and unleash your creativity to give your home a new look.
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