4 Paint Tips: Interior Design

by Robin Lechner Designs 631.848.8469 / 305.940.7892

Paint is one of the easiest ways to transform a wall, ceiling, floor, an entire room, or piece of furniture into something entirely different. Color is the beginning of the journey, but it’s far from the whole story. Metallics, suedes, stenciling, and

other dramatic effects can be achieved with a paint brush or roller.

1. Be Inspired: Color inspiration can come from anywhere or anything. It can be

found in a favorite toss pillow, part of a rug pattern, in a piece of art, or from nature. Your primary color choice will serve as a launch pad for adding fabrics,

furnishings, accessories, and other colors. 2. Try Before Committing: Light affects colors. They will look different at various times of day, as a result of the amount of natural and artificial light, and

even on different walls in the same room. Buy pint sized cans of a few optional colors, and paint two coats on each wall. Make certain you allow the paint to dry

before making a decision.

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3. Choose The Right Finish: Flat or matte finishes hide

imperfections. Eggshell is my preferred finish for walls - it has a slight sheen which adds an elegant aesthetic, and is

easier to clean. Semi-gloss is the workhorse finish, perfect for furniture and areas that need frequent

cleaning. High gloss is dramatic, and also easy to clean. I

use it for special pieces of furniture and trims. 4. Use High Quality Paint: The better the quality, the

finer and smoother the finish, and the more saturated the

color will appear. Sherwin Williams' Emerald paint is self-priming - a great time saver. Source: Sherwin-Williams