The Unexpected Benefits of Fresh Paint

The unexpected benefits of fresh paint. Of all the improvements you can make around your home, a new coat of paint may be the one that brings the greatest satisfaction and a wonderful feeling of accomplishment. The paint is right there, and you see it all the time. It’s always speaking to you whenever you’re in the newly painted rooms.

Franklin Painting of Farmington, CT, would like to share a few of the unexpected benefits that come from painting a room, a space, or an entire home.

Paint makes the old new

The area you want to paint may not be “old,” but it may need a color facelift. A fresh coat of paint will magically make it appear brand new and attractive again.

Most people get energized in spaces that feel new and interesting, rather than old and predictable. The paint color of your choice will add instant energy and uniqueness to any room or space.

Paint redefines rooms and spaces

The dominant color in a room sets the tone for how people experience the room. Choose your paint wisely to make the perfect statement that fits your family’s lifestyle and collective personality.
Remember that brighter colors – whites, yellows, sky blues, pale greens, and others – can have an enlarging effect on the space. These colors are often good choices for smaller rooms. Conversely, dark colors tend to bring about a closer feel and make rooms seem smaller.

A single coat of paint can literally redefine every room in your home.

Paint affects moods

There’s a lot of talk about how color affects people’s moods, and most of that talk stems from research and plain old common sense. There are lots of places where you can explore the “meanings” of colors and how they influence our feelings. Here’s a broad overview.

Red: Red feels hot, exciting, intense and maybe even unpredictable.

Blue: Darker blue is calming; lighter blue reminds us of clear open skies.

Brown: Brown, forest green, dark gray and other earthy colors give a nod to nature and can create a nostalgic and natural mood in a room.

Orange: Often associated with circuses, carnivals and parties, orange is a happy color that can color our moods with joy.

White: This is the color of cleanliness, order and purity. White makes a strong statement by itself or in contrast to other colors.

Black: There are unlimited uses for black paint, which causes spaces to feel “closer” and can encourage serious moods. But remember that a little black goes a long way, so don’t overdo it.

New paint accents what’s already there

What’s in your room?

• Couches and chairs
• Carpets and area rugs
• Natural stone or brickwork
• Window treatments
• Molding and trim
• Lamps and ceiling lights

A new coat of paint is going to influence every element in your space, from the way your furniture looks against the walls to how your lighting interacts with color throughout the day. The tone you choose can make a couch stand out as a focal point, bring warmth to a stone fireplace, or highlight the details in molding and trim that may have gone unnoticed before. Do you want a stark contrast, or would you be happier with matching shades from similar color families?

Connecticut painting professionals

If all the benefits of a new paint job for your home sound great but all the work involved doesn’t, call Franklin Painting. We serve Farmington, CT, and all of Hartford County, CT, with professional painting services that will amaze and satisfy your good tastes.

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