After several posts about the virtue of diving into a house full of colors, I must confess that I live in a world of white!
Our home is a new build, and we’ve only been here for about 9 months, so the walls are still builder white.
And I hate it.
But…
Even though having white walls is the equivalent of store brand coffee when I can have a Starbuck’s Iced Mocha, in my opinion, it’s important to live with the house for a while before jumping into paint colors.
Often, in my experience, the house will speak to you & tell you which colors will work.
Plus, many times you may consider several different versions of a room. Waiting it out a bit gives you time to ponder & think about what will make you happiest.
For example, one of the possibilities that I’ve considered for my kitchen is to paint one full wall with black chalkboard paint. When I came up with the idea, I was thrilled, and almost ran out to Lowe’s that minute.
Good thing I waited…
Upon reflection, I realized that painting an entire wall would mean lots of chalk graffiti by the kids, which, in turn, would mean lots of chalk dust, and I’m not the world’s most stellar housekeeper. I’d have to stay after school every day to wash the board!
Then I also realized that the real reason for painting the wall as a chalkboard – to create “message central” wouldn’t work either, because the wall is primarily in the dining area, not the cooking area, which is where I need my “message central.”
Waiting also helps to reinforce that your original plan is the one you want.
For example, I plan to paint my guest bathroom a deep brown, with a hint of blue & maroon. I’ve had several paint chips taped to the wall for months now, and even though it’s a very dark color for a small room, it’s the color I love & keep coming back to.
So, take your time & let the walls and rooms speak to you.
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