5 Steps to Making Sure You Have the RIGHT Paint Color

5 Steps to Make Sure You Have the RIGHT Paint Color

Step 1– Hire an interior designer or color specialist to narrow down the choices for each room. A professional can take the entire fan deck of literally 1000’s of colors and find the best 2 – 4 options to choice from.

STEP 2– Go to the Benjamin Paint store near you, and buy the smallest sample size they have of the paint colors we have picked out. The smallest sample size might be the 2 oz. or 16 oz. Trust me this is a small price to pay compared to re-painting a room because you skipped this step.

STEP 3– Paint a 24” x 12” section of your wall in the color samples, making sure to write above the name of the color, for identification purposes. Also make sure to use a real brush and put a second coat on to get the true color to come through.

STEP 4– Let the paint dry and live with your choices for a few days. That way you are able to see the difference between day light and night light will have on the color. Then you will know which paint color is the right one.

STEP 5– Hire the painter.

Heather McManus

Creative Director

Artistry Interiors

June 4, 2013

Heather McManus

Principal Interior Designer, Creative Director, and Author of Love Where You Live – Dream Homes Made Real. Heather McManus, an associate ASID member, often has people hardly believe her design accomplishments since she looks so young. Heather has been Creative Director of Artistry Interiors for over a decade, transforming drab homes into fabulous and functional spaces. Having graduated from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY she has the trained aesthetics and the industry experience needed for any project. Our design philosophy is “Love where you Live!” Your home should be a sanctuary from everyday life stress. Clients continue to praise how stress free we make the whole design process. Artistry Interiors goal is to make stunning homes that are a reflection of you – whether it is a single room or an entire home. We create a time line to suit your immediate needs as well as long term plans. Looking to work with Heather contact her at info@artistry-interiors.com or call 862.812.1600 now!

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