When it comes time to redecorate their living room, many people become overwhelmed by the myriad choices of wall paint available. Complete Painting Services, a team of skilled, experienced interior and exterior painting experts in Anchorage, AK, explains below how to choose the right paint for your living room. 

Considering Painting Your Living Room? 3 Key Tips for Choosing a Color

1. Consider Lighting

Lighting has a profound impact on color, so choose one in part based on the type and amount of light your living room receives. Natural light produces the truest colors, but remember that for half the year, Alaska receives very little daylight. Thus, you should be aware incandescent lighting picks up yellow, orange, and other warm tones, while fluorescent lighting casts paler, bluer overtones. Depending on the effect you want to create, you can either highlight or contrast the color of the light by painting your room an appropriate hue.

2. Consider the Mood

What is the mood you wish to create? The colors you choose can dramatically change the feel of a room. Bright colors create a festive mood ideal for entertaining, while cooler colors create a tranquil atmosphere that is perfect for relaxation, reading, and reflection. Whites and light colors make the room seem larger and airier, while dark colors make the room seem smaller and cozier.

3. Consider Views From Other Rooms

Before painting your living room, consider the colors of neighboring rooms. How will those colors affect your view from the living room, and how will the living room color impact your view from other rooms? It's best if the colors are complementary, but a strong contrast can also be effective.

Complete Painting Services, the premier residential and commercial painters in Anchorage, AK, can help you choose the right paint for any room in your home. Visit them online to view contact information, or call (907) 277-2468 to request a free quote.