Have you ever walked into a room and absolutely fell in love with the color? What about walking into another room and feeling overwhelmed by the colors? Colors impact our moods in so many different ways. It is important to know what is behind the science of colors to understand the feelings they can evoke. If you love orange you might think it would look great on your wall until you finish it and it seems incredibly bright and you have a hard time sleeping….so what can you do? Call Brush Brothers Painting Inc. today to help you select a color scheme that matches the mood you want to evoke and bring out the personality you want your home to have.

Experimentation Time

This is what most people do when they decide to paint a room a new color, they head to the home improvement store, grab a bunch of random paint samples and start slapping them all over the walls and stare at them for hours debating if it looks good or not. How in the world could you ever decide if the color will look good? Brush Brothers Painting Inc. helps you by creating a custom color consult designed around some of your ideas for the room. Take a look at our paint samples:

We bring out completely different elements and actually paint them on the wall in small samples. We experiment with you to find the right color that helps to bring out the mood you want for that room. The best part about our in home color consultation, we are ready to play around with a ton of colors with you! We might start with grey and then suddenly you find brown is the color for you. It helps to see the actual color on the wall as it dries so you can see what the finished results will be.

Finding the Mood

Determining the mood of the room is based on how the room is used. Do you want the room to be a place for rest (bedroom) or a gathering place for conversation? Soft, cool colors normally create a quiet feeling while stronger colors make a room dramatic:

We can help you select colors that evoke the right feelings, and allow you feel comfortable in the room no matter what it’s use is. One important element to color schemes is lighting. You want to have lights to show the paint in a variety of colors. Natural daylight shows the truest form of color while incandescent lighting brings out the warmer tons and fluorescent lights bring out sharp tones. 

If you are ready to re-paint a room in your home, give Brush Brothers Painting Inc. a call today to schedule your custom paint consultation!

When you take a look at the exterior of your home, does it appear old, worn out, and in desperate need of a makeover? Though you may be reluctant to repaint your home because of higher costs, it can still be achieved on a more modest budget. But before you begin, it is important to consider a few things first. This is especially true if you have a much bigger home. Continue reading forward to find out more about the key factors you should know before getting started on painting your home.

Plan Your Budget Accordingly

Before you get started, you should decide on a budget that you can afford to complete the task. By doing this, you will be able to control your expenses, and not go overboard. Consult with a professional painter if necessary, or research about the various different costs involved for painting a home of your particular size and stature. You should decide on a budget based on whether or not you would like to paint the exterior, or also include the interior, as well.

Paint the Exterior First

When you decide on what areas of you home to start with, it’s always a good idea to paint the exterior first, because it is the most visible part of any house. By repainting it properly, you can make your home look more beautiful, and of course, increase its resale value also.

Choose Colors Appropriate to Your Climate

When you are choosing the colors to repaint your house, you want to consider the climate of the location in which you live. If you are located in an area that is colder, then it is usually recommended to choose colors that are darker, because they can absorb more heat. But if you happen to live in a climate that is more temperate, try to use more whites, beiges, and other light colors, which are much more ideal. They will also assist in keeping your home cooler during summer months by reflecting the sunlight.

Avoid Paint Cracking Issues

Paint cracking tends to be a more common problem among homes that are older, with multiple layers of paint. Over time, sections of paint may begin to develop the image of a flat spider web in some spots, giving a home an unpleasant appearance. You can prevent this issue from reoccurring in the future by utilizing oil based paints as a primer.

Select Lighter Shades Whenever Possible

Paint colors of a darker shade can become faded after several months or years of being exposed to the natural elements. So naturally, it is a good idea to choose paints of lighter shades whenever possible, to avoid needless expenses after only a short period of time. Lighter shades are often times more cost effective, as well.

 

If you would like more information about painting the exterior or interior of your home, or to speak with one of our painting specialists, please feel free to contact us today at: (801) 436-5110.