(NC)-Painting is one of the easiest ways to change the look of a room. Whether you’re looking to create an old world feel in the dining room or a modern space in the kitchen, colour on the walls helps tie a room together and injects a little personality in to the space we call home. Before you pick up a brush, consider the following trends and tips for choosing the right colour from The Home Depot Canada:

Paint and light: Choosing paint colour is an important first step in the painting process. Before heading to the store, walk through your home and pay special attention to each room’s natural and artificial light. Keep in mind that lighter colours tend to make a room look brighter and sometimes larger, while darker colours create a more intimate atmosphere.

Colour trends: Versatile water colours or shades inspired by the ocean work well with any style from classic to contemporary. For a vintage feel, pale shades of straw, brick or marigold - colours that originate from Victorian times - are now the latest trend in modern style. For the more adventurous, consider a bright shade of watermelon, mango or lime to add punch to the entire room or to accentuate one wall.

Colour personalities: Cooler shades of red, including raspberry, fuchsia and deep pink are a hot trend and a great way to add energy and drama to a room. Meanwhile, fresh orange shades create a happy or social mood, while green sets the tone for a cheerful yet calm atmosphere. A subdued blue creates a more formal space and brings out the best in traditional decors, while a greeny-blue works well with the sleek look of modern interiors.

Supreme sheen: Other than colour, selecting the right paint sheen will affect the look of a room. Sheen is the amount of light reflected from the paint’s surface. Flat paint absorbs light , while gloss paint reflects it. Typically, the flat/matte sheen is used on interior walls, while satin finishes are used on exterior surfaces.

Sheen for select spaces: Oil and latex base paints are available in various sheens. Flat and matte sheens give a smooth, subtle and elegant finish that helps hide surface imperfections. Flat and matte sheens work well in living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms. For a laundry room, bathroom or children’s room where washable walls are needed, an eggshell, low-lustre or satin sheen will do the trick.

For more information on the latest paint colours, trends and painting tips, visit homedepot.ca or The Home Depot in your community.

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