{"id":1806,"date":"2020-09-04T09:32:51","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T13:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/loudoun\/?post_type=community&#038;p=1806"},"modified":"2024-05-29T14:10:54","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T18:10:54","slug":"paint-colors-to-avoid-in-small-spaces","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/loudoun\/community\/paint-colors-to-avoid-in-small-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Paint Colors to Avoid in Small Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Small spaces can sometimes prove to be quite the challenge. Since many people don\u2019t quite know what to do with them, they often remain neglected. But a small space is nothing to fear, and the right decor can make a small space quite cozy. Or anything else you want it to be. However, there are a few colors you should avoid to cast a small space the best light possible. There are no rules around colors, and ultimately you can choose any color you like. All of the below colors can work in a small room, but depending on the lighting and other factors may work against the room.\u00a0 We offer <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/residential-painting\/services\/color-consulting\/\">professional color consultation services<\/a> if you would like a designers opinion on paint color selection.<\/p>\n<h3>White<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1808\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1290\/2020\/09\/small-white-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"small white kitchen\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1290\/2020\/09\/small-white-kitchen-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1290\/2020\/09\/small-white-kitchen-1024x802.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1290\/2020\/09\/small-white-kitchen-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1290\/2020\/09\/small-white-kitchen-960x752.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1290\/2020\/09\/small-white-kitchen-720x564.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1290\/2020\/09\/small-white-kitchen-480x376.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1290\/2020\/09\/small-white-kitchen-360x282.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1290\/2020\/09\/small-white-kitchen-240x188.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1290\/2020\/09\/small-white-kitchen-527x414.jpg 527w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1290\/2020\/09\/small-white-kitchen.jpg 1043w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>White is often a go-to in color selection because it is as neutral as it gets. Many opt for white in small spaces because it can effectively brighten a dull and poorly lit room. The drawback is that it can also make shadows and corners more pronounced, creating a boxier and more confined shape of the room. If you\u2019d still like to use white, try employing it instead as a trim or accent color.<\/p>\n<h3>Reds, Yellows, and Oranges<\/h3>\n<p>Bold colors can be an attractive choice for any room because they can add a liveliness where there is otherwise none. But in small spaces, the warmth of a deep red or bright yellow can often become overwhelming. if you simply must have one of these three vibrant colors, go for a more toned down shade like russet or lemon. These will still provide warmth without the uncomfortable energy that bright colors can create in a small space. Or you can add this splash of brightness with an accent furniture piece.<\/p>\n<h3>Muted Neutrals<\/h3>\n<p>No white and no bright. Got it. You might be tempted to instead go for a neutral being that its understated simplicity can make a small space appear more spacious. But there are always exceptions to the rules. Like whites, a neutral that is too muted will still make your small space feel even smaller. Instead, go for warm neutral colors that reflect light around the room, and add neutral furnishings that match your wall color.<\/p>\n<h3>A Color You Don\u2019t Like<\/h3>\n<p>Despite any interior designer\u2019s best advice, the one who\u2019s going to be living in your space and staring at your walls is you. Colors can be very personal. Fads come and go and certain colors are trendier than others, but don\u2019t let that sway you into choosing a color you don\u2019t actually like. And certainly don\u2019t let the only criteria for choosing that color be that it makes the room appear larger. After all, there are a myriad of choices and a true color selection expert can help you make the right choice for you and your space.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you need assistance with color selection, or a painting project. <a href=\"#estimate\">Contact us to set up a free estimate appointmen<\/a>t. We service the greater Loudoun, VA area for both residential and commercial painting projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Small spaces can sometimes prove to be quite the challenge. Since many people don\u2019t quite know what to do with them, they often remain neglected. But a small space is nothing to fear, and the right decor can make a small space quite cozy. Or anything else you want it to be. However, there are<a class=\"read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/loudoun\/community\/paint-colors-to-avoid-in-small-spaces\/\">Read the full article <em class=\"fa fa-angle-double-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[20],"tags":[85],"class_list":["post-1806","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-community","tag-interior-painting"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/loudoun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1806","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/loudoun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/loudoun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/loudoun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/loudoun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1806"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/loudoun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1806\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/loudoun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1806"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/loudoun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1806"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/loudoun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1806"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}