Painting Your Apartment: Pointers Benjamin Moore for Picking the Perfect Colors

A little color can go a long way in a small space of the apartment. Image: Benjamin MooreWhen you think of sprucing up your apartment for spring, what comes to mind? Probably a spring cleaning, maybe change your decor ... but there is another way to welcome spring Color According Apartment Guide survey, most people believe painting the walls of their apartments to be felt more and more like home. And most apartment communities allow residents to paint if they are safe to repaint everything back to the original color before moving.In short, the painting is in the spring. But before you start, you need to ask yourself some questions: What color to choose? Do I want to paint my walls, or just an accent wall? How can I be sure it will look the way I want?To help you, the apartment Blog Guide has partnered with Benjamin Moore color and design expert Sharon Grech for some tips on painting your place.  How to choose your color palette According Grech, this color scheme would be perfect for any apartment this spring

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• White Dove (OC-17)
• Distant Gray (2124-70)
• Wickham Gray (HC-171)
• Calm (OC-22)
• Breath of Fresh Air (806)
• sea salt (CSP-95 )

But Benjamin Moore offers over 3500 colors, so you're spoiled for choice. Here are some pointers Grech to pick a palette that will suit your space:

• Go to your happy place. Think about the places you like to visit and the things you love to do, and examine the colors that you associate with these favorite things. Narrow down from there.

• Think about how you want each room to run. Since the colors have the ability to influence our moods, apply color theory and other decorating principles to your decision.

• Pay attention to the way the room is lit Use cooler colors in rooms without windows or sun, and use warm colors in rooms with lots of natural light .

• Reduce the contrast. This is especially important in a small space of apartment: Choose a palette of harmonious color that coordinates with your furniture. This will allow the eye to travel without distraction.

• On the other hand, if you want to highlight a specific piece of furniture, paint the walls of his contrasting color.

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• Start with primer. It is important to prepare the surface of your wall, especially if there are spackled areas, and create a smooth surface, paint ready.

• When picking a paint chip, remember that the brightness affects the amount of light reflected from the painted surface. It can hide imperfections and perceived influence of color. Once you have evaluated the lighting in your room and choose a color, ask the paint experts at your local home improvement store for advice on the gloss

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• do not be afraid to hang large works of art - even small spaces can handle. If your lease does not allow painting the walls, painted large canvases in your favorite colors and hang them. You will get a color block effect you can easily remove.

• Instead of scattering small objects framed on several walls, creating a central wall by bringing all your art and collectibles together.

• Be creative and generous with your storage options -. pretty baskets, ottomans and storage boxes are attractive and useful

• Minimize your clutter. Having more visible wall and space gives the illusion of a larger space.

• reflective and translucent elements can help maximize the visual space, so include glass and mirrored surfaces.

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