Tips from Becker on using colors in your home

Using Colors Effectively in Your Home:

We found an interesting article by James Martin in Sales + Marketing Ideas Magazine. The article is primarily directed to home builders, but the tips on color make sense for any homeowner. If you’re thinking of selling your home, the article also gives some valuable tips on how to use exterior and interior color to make your home more attractive to potential buyers.

Here are some tips on using color inside your home:

• Darker, richer colors are very popular, with softer light trims for contrast. This color combination feels pleasant, comfortable, restful and natural – which is very important in today’s fast-paced, high stress environment. It conveys the ambience of a comfortable refuge, which is exactly how we want our homes to feel.

• Avoid the use of white, which can create a harsh, glaring effect. Instead, opt for cream or a warm off-white. The softer whites also blend better with other colors in the room.

• Paint ceilings and overhead surfaces in a light color. Light colors rise up and lift your spirits, and also reflect more light back into the room’s interior. On the other hand, dark colors overhead make the ceiling feel as though it’s coming down on you, and makes the room feel smaller.

• Use satin or a low-sheen semi-gloss finish whenever possible. The luster gives the color a richer feel and adds a lot of life to the look of your home. Flat paint attracts dirt.

For more information on using color to best effect, visit the Design House at Becker Furniture World for great tips and decorating ideas. We’ve got everything you need to help you create the home of your dreams.

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