Choosing Interior Paint Colors

August 14, 2010

in Decorating

Lovely bedroom in a Lennar homeWhen choosing interior paint colors, keep in mind that as you grew up, you developed your own favorite color. Over the years you had a tendency to choose items specifically with that color in mind. The very same is true of interior designers and decorators all over the world – they all tend to have their own favorite colors too. Despite the fact that we all have our own favorite colors, have you ever stopped to consider what impact different colors have on different rooms within your house? You most likely haven’t and that puts you in the same grouping as 90% of DIY and professional decorators all over the world.

There are those who delieve that color choice has no impact on how a room feels. We rely on our sight most heavily for our basic perceptions of the world around us. Color plays more of a part in our lives than most people realize. We can even associate color with certain thoughts and feelings. [Read this article]

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{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }

Juliette Samuel August 14, 2010 at 12:53 pm

Great article. I know exactly what you mean. I’ve walked into rooms before and got headaches from the colors on the wall. I like earth tones because they’re the most soothing to me.

Juliette Samuel

Linda Williamson August 17, 2010 at 9:46 pm

I have had listings (new construction) where the homes had nothing but white paint- but when I added some color, it gave the home some personality… and it sold quickly.

Ed January 6, 2011 at 6:16 pm

what sherwin-willaims paint color and number is know as “Lennar white” ?

Lennar January 10, 2011 at 4:59 pm

Dear Ed,

Thank you for your question. Please e-mail us at lennarcares@lennar.com with the address of your home and we will connect you with the appropriate local division to answer your question.

Thank you,
Lennar

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