Decorative Painting Company - Ideas for Your Home

With the help of a decorative painting company, you could transform your home from drab to spectacular even on a small budget. Fresh paint is a great way to transform a room or an entire house without having to commit to permanent changes. Here's an overview of current trends as well as some ideas on how to work with smaller areas.


Bold Colors

For people who want a conservative change that still packs a punch, an accent wall is dramatic without being tacky. This trend has been going on strong since the early 00's. Usually, one wall or two opposing walls are painted in a striking, vibrant hue such as red, green, blue, or purple while the rest of the color in the room remains neutral. Subtle touches around the area can help pick up the color, such as a vase, throw pillows, or a picture. Because the area is so small, the color can be changed regularly without much fuss for an instant change of dynamics.

Creative Floors

Hardwood floors are extremely popular for their elegant beauty and ability to blend in with several design elements. However, they can also get scuffed, scratched, dented or faded. This can look particularly unappealing on darker stained floors. If you can't afford to replace the damaged wood, why not emphasize the imperfections to create a more antiqued, weathered appearance? Covering a wooden floor completely or partially can add a very playful element to a room. White is the most popular choice. The paint will slowly fade and scratch away, but the look works well with certain décor such as beach house chic. For something really unique, a painting company can design a small "rug" complete with a pattern.

Subtle Patterns

If you like the look of wallpaper, a less expensive and more versatile option is a painted pattern. A skilled painting company can copy several types of designs including lace, animal print, hound's tooth, pinstripes, and checkerboard. You'll be able to choose the size of the elements and color combinations to get a more customizable palate that best suits your taste. Painted patterns look great as a part of an accent wall, throughout an entire room, or even just on a lower or upper portion of a wall. Many people choose to utilize patterns that already appear in their home such as furniture fabric.

Texture

Texture paints offer a tactile finish that is inviting to the touch. It's also useful for covering up damaged walls that won't take a smooth coat of paint. The types of texture can range greatly to a slightly thicker variety with a bit of grit, to something that appears almost spackled on like mud or clay. If you don't want too many people feeling up your walls, faux texture is extremely versatile. Like pattern paints, faux textures mimic other materials such as wood, fur, brick, marble, and clay. These work great for modern homeowners looking to recreate specific styles such as an Italian villa or southwestern ranch house.