The living room will always be the most important in the house. It’s the room where you spend your day and evenings, you socialize there, have meetings, important discussions, gossip, games with friends and family, and decisions.
So every major event happens in the living room. So why not make it most engaging and smart with some cool ideas.
So here we are with our ideas for decorating your living room and also there are some things which you should keep in mind while painting the house and we will go over them too. So read on to know more!!
Introduction:
Imagine – you invite your friends over to your house for dinner and the first thing those friends utter is – Wow!! Your house feels awesome.
Well, it can be done with simple ideas. First of all, you should know what you want and what you want to show. But keep in mind it’s you who are reflected through your house – you want to show yourself.
And ideas are great but if not implemented properly then it can be disastrous.
So, first of all, know about what you should do in preparation for painting your house and what you must do when the painting is finished.
Because unprepared and unfinished things are not cool and it can turmoil your image.
So read on for some great ideas and knowledge about all the things about living room painting.
Painting Before & After Checklist
You would have to agree that house painting and especially interior painting is a big project.
And big projects need planning and preparation otherwise you find yourself in an unmanageable mess.
So thinking about house painting -there are two things – what you need to do before starting the work and what needs to do after painting work. So here we go!!
What to keep in Mind Before Starting Painting – A Checklist
Here is our checklist for things you need to check before starting the house painting job
Sizing Up the Area
Although it’s the most basic thing still better to double-check than totally forgetting it. Size up the area which you want to paint with proper measurements. This will save you the wastage of your resources.
Proper Supply
If you have hired hourly help then every minute counts – so be prepared in advance for the refilling of paint buckets. So the proper quantity of paint-related supply should be available – paints, brushes, tools and all the things which are needed.
Check The Condition
Do the walls of your house need a primer or they can do without it – ask this question and you will save a lot of money in your pocket?
Prepare the Room
Remove the things you can from the room and drape a paint-proof cloth over things that can’t be moved and keep them away from the walls. If possible and it is possible – do wash your walls – it eliminates dust and cobwebs and prepares the material for absorbing the paint.
Tape It To Save It
There are many things which can’t be moved and there comes the superhero – the tape. Mask every opening which needs not to be painted – ventilation duct. Holes that shouldn’t be filled. And also the corners – they need other types of brushes. Baseboards too.
Repair, Repair, and Repair
People tend to forget this step. Repair the things beforehand that needs to be painted. Wall- cracks, broken cabinets, fill the holes – anything which can look bad if left behind and painted after. This will save your energy and time later on.
What to keep in Mind After Painting is Finished – A Checklist
Here is our checklist for things you need to do after the house painting job has been finished.
Cleaning
It’s the basic – and it’s monotonous but it’s an essential one. If you have opted for DIY painting then it’s your job – if you have gone for professionals – still it’s your job. So once they have finished working be prepared for a cleaning spree.
Start From Exterior
Make your exterior look amazing and beautiful after finishing the garden and if you want you can change the flora around your house to give it a complete makeover – making it look awesome.
Give The Pathway A New Look
The path leading up to your house should look worthy of your house. So after finishing the paint job do something different with your pathway and make it look interesting.
Arrange In Different Manner
Design the placing of different items in the house in a different way than the former way. This will feel like something entirely new and you will not be bored.
Wait for The Paint to Really Set Itself
Yes, we know you want to hang that new artwork you just purchased for a newly painted house but you will have to wait. Otherwise, the paint job will be disturbed in that area.
The same goes for all the things which come in contact with the painted wall. Wait for it to settle down.
Wall Painting Ideas for the Living Room
Walls are there when you want to support – walls make the house and they are one that reflects your personality.
So you should spend more time taking consideration of the effect your walls will have on your house’s character.
Here are some of the ideas you can check out to enhance the character and feel of your house.
Muted Wall Plus Bright Hued Accessories
Muted colors give the room a neutral tone which when combined with brightly hued accessories – gives a completely different tone and depth.
Neutral tone helps to build your personality such that it can blend with anything and any occasion.
Give a Breezy Feeling with Combination of Blue and White
Blue cabinets and white wall paint gives a breezy and airy look to the room and will enhance the quality. It also gives a feel of a larger area to the room and you feel more free-living there.
Colors with Deep and Bold Hues
Bold colors are a statement in themselves and using them in your living room will reflect your personality. Go for any bold hue of your choice and it’s a statement of your style.
Bold hues also come of great when lighter hues are used carefully like in corners and things that are inside the wall.
Be Playful with Bright Colors
You can be fun and adventures with bright colors which combined with some great hues will give you a funny feeling. While socializing this mood helps to keep things going.
You can opt for bright red, blue, tangerine, green for fun feelings – it’s always good to keep things a notch up.
Earthy Colors
Go for warm and earthy colors and create a mood of coziness and comfort and looks good too.
Accessories that have an antique look will also add to the overall effect of your house. Decide on accessories such that it combined with the overall theme of the house and also the living room.
Sophisticated Colors
Go for soft colors like soft pink, blue, soft green to create a sleek and sophisticated style which combined with sleek and modern art will give a whole different aura to your house.
Whether you work from home or arrange meetings in the home, a sophisticated and sleek theme adds to the atmosphere.
White is Timeless
If you are just timeless and want to give a timeless statement – opt for pure crisp white color.
There is something powerful at the same time calming in going for pure white.
So be bold yet simple and mesmerizing with timeless white.
Green + Yellow
If you love flora around your house and it is rich then opt for a combination of green and yellow with some hues to give depth. The overall feel of your house will feel natural combined with natural elements outside of your house.
Black Plus Sophisticated Bright Color
Black is classy – just that it has it’s moments and place. If combined with right bright colors black gives a classy and powerful feel to your house. And some really good artwork will enhance the classic feel.
Be Royal with Royal Gold
Go for accessories in Royal Gold in your classic mix of blue and white which gives a grand feel to your house and guess what people love to feel grand. This theme is really good for night parties and events.
Conclusion:
Painting the house demands energy and time and both of them can be saved to a larger extent if proper research is done.
We are here to help you to prepare yourself for the meticulous job of house painting. If you are living in McDonough, GA, and need assistance in painting any part of your house then you can call us at 470-518-5633 and we will provide you ideas and resources so that you can for the low-cost house painting job.
Remember, we are here to make your house feel like home.
