Paint for the Holidays: 4 Rooms

The humidity and heat have not waned yet, but it’s time to start planning for the holidays. Spruce up your indoor space before the holiday guests and invitations begin. With your fall and winter decor taking center stage, are your walls ready? If your paint has lost its luster over the last few months, maybe it’s time to paint for the holidays. We suggest starting with these 4 rooms.

With months full of holiday excitement right around the corner, start planning now. Food, decorations, parties and more are sure to make it a fun and memorable time, albeit busy. Help get yourself ready by starting today.

When choosing a new color for your walls, remember that while you want your holiday decorations to stand out, the color will remain long after the garland and candles have been packed away. For this reason, it’s important to choose a color you can live with year round. Opt for more neutral looks that allow the blues of Hannukah and reds of Christmas take center stage. Crisp colors like white, taupe or silver are a perfect middle ground. Want something warmer? Try yellow, green or beige.

In preparation for painting, get a good idea of the areas you would like to address, and the ones that must be updated. Common areas over the last 18 months or so have had an influx of usage and that means messes. Focus on the areas that you will be using over the holidays. For hosting holiday meals, opt for the dining area and kitchen. For out of town guests, consider the guest bath and room. Over night family staying for Christmas morning, the family room or formal living room might be the ticket.

Here are the four most commonly painted rooms for the holidays.

Dining Room

Most holiday parties and dinners will use the dining room in at least some capacity. The often empty room is usually host to laundry piles and half completed homework. Refresh the area with a pleasing color that will make the space feel renewed. Pick a color that will work with table linens, dishes and centerpieces for the holidays.

Kitchen

Regardless of whether you want guests in your kitchen, they will be. The hearth of the home is very inviting to guests to help prep food, clean up or just chat over wine. With the extra splatters and spills from being home for over a year, it’s expected that your walls could need some fresh paint. For a truly magazine worthy look, coordinate the color with your dining room.

Guest Rooms

Family and friends love to come to our area for the holidays to escape the cold and dark months. This means guests in your home for extended periods. While you’re taking inventory of towels, sheets and pillows, look over the guest room and bathroom walls. Dingy walls can make your home feel unkempt. Paint a fresh color for a crisp room before everyone arrives.

Family Rooms

Many homes here have formal living rooms or family rooms that typically sit empty. Give a new backdrop to the room for opening gifts over the nights of Hannukah or Christmas morning with a new paint hue.

Let the Festivities Begin

We are here to help you achieve your looks with paint. Schedule a free, no-obligation estimate from our team. We are happy to talk about your goals and work with you to achieve them.