Why should I get a second opinion on paint?

January 21, 2012 in Color Ideas, Painting Information by chismville | No comments

Every room in a house has a personality. Whether it is a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or living room, each room is unique. Personality in a room comes from it’s furniture, decorations, and size, but primarily from the color scheme. Some colors are versatile and can be used for many different rooms, but others are not. Paint a room black and it may seem modern or ominous, paint it pink and it will seem girly, paint it blue and it will seem more calm and relaxing. Depending on what purpose the room serves, it is obvious when the color is “off;” it may not look bad, but usually it won’t feel right if the color doesn’t fit.

Since there are over 2000 different paint colors to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when trying to pick out a color for a room, so getting a second opinion lightens the load significantly. Not only is this decision easier when you have another person to help, but getting a second opinion also ensures that the color you choose is especially right for your paint project. Just be sure that the person you ask to help you with color is either an expert, or someone who knows you and your house well enough to know which colors will fit the personality of your family and of your home.

Here are some additional reasons why you should get second opinion on paint color:

Perception. All people perceive colors slightly differently. Getting a second or third opinion will better your chances of picking a especially great color.
Time and money. Oftentimes people will go to the store and buy a color they think will be great, but when they start painting they find it’s the wrong shade or it just doesn’t look good. Since paint isn’t cheap and it takes time to decide on the right color, it is more efficient to get the color right the first time and not end up with gallons of the wrong paint color.
Placement. Some colors are versatile for many different rooms, while others are appropriate for only a few rooms. Sometimes it’s easy to overlook some common standards when faced with so many colors; having a second person helping with ensure that you don’t oversight some color fundamentals.

All things considered, it pays to get a second opinion on color.

If you are uncertain about color, let us know; our color consultants are experts at picking the best colors for all different types of rooms. If you would like to schedule a free estimate with Lancaster Painting, call us at 209-634-1111. We would be happy to serve you.