{"id":3437,"date":"2017-12-11T15:55:50","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T04:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.airtasker.com\/?p=3111"},"modified":"2024-01-03T16:54:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T05:54:47","slug":"top-house-painting-ideas-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/top-house-painting-ideas-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Top house painting ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Found the motivation for a spot of painting but not exactly sure where to start? With a few ideas from our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/services\/painting\/\">painting services<\/a><\/strong> crew, we will have you up and on the tools in no time!<br \/>\nRead on and get ready to smock up&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>Painting colour ideas<\/h2>\n<p>So many colours, so little space to splash it around.<br \/>\nOther than whether to get handyman help, colour choice is one of the toughest decisions you will make when painting. Here is how to nail the perfect colour.<\/p>\n<h2>From the outside in<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3129\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/24065010\/Paint-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior paint ideas\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>The exterior of your home will make or break your entire colour scheme. A well-executed exterior will add curb appeal to your home and offer a long-term return on investment.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Highlight any architectural features like rooflines, gutters and doors. You can use various shades of one colour, or mix it up using darker shades against lighter colours of paint<\/li>\n<li>Use your existing landscape and driveway as colour choice inspiration<\/li>\n<li>Fences help to frame the view of your home and cannot be ignored when selecting your colour scheme. Use a similar colour to the exterior of your home for painting your fence<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Interior colours<\/h2>\n<p>Ensure your interior colours blend with those you have chosen for the exterior. It is important to have a seamless colour transition from outside to inside, and from one room to the next.<\/p>\n<h2>General colour ideas<\/h2>\n<p>Most people are aware dark walls have the potential to make a room appear smaller, whilst light colours have the opposite effect.<br \/>\nSome ideas that can counteract these perceptions are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Dark walls with lighter trims make a room appear bigger<\/li>\n<li>Light walls with darker trims make a room more intimate or homely\n<div class=\"tip\">Cool colours in a large space can make a room look clinical. Just add some natural elements to the area like timber or textured linens.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Feng Shui<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3130\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/24065010\/Paint-house-colours.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Traditional feng shui principles have been used for centuries with colour selections. These ideas might provide some inspiration for you too.<\/p>\n<h2>Bedroom colours<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Blue for calmness<\/li>\n<li>Green for healing and renewal<\/li>\n<li>Pink for warmth and energy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Living room colours<\/h2>\n<p>Both yin and yang colours should be used to balance a living area. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blue, grey, and black for soothing and peacefulness<\/li>\n<li>Red or yellow represents an energetic vibe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bathroom colours<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Popular bathroom colours include blue, grey, white and lavender for a sense of relaxation to ease the mind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Painting preparation<\/h2>\n<p>Get the most out of your time and effort. Prepare your area for painting before you even pick up a brush.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove light fittings and bag any that cannot be removed (e.g. large chandeliers, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Tape over power outlets and light switches<\/li>\n<li>Clean and dry the painting surface thoroughly \u2013 remove any cracked paint, repair dents, cracks, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Always prime before painting a topcoat<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Ideas while you are painting<\/h2>\n<p>These ideas will create a seamless painting process for you.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Between coats never wash your brushes out. Simply seal them in a zip lock bag. If they are too large, put the brush head in a plastic bag then seal it tight with a rubber band<\/li>\n<li>Keep a damp rag with you to dab up any accidental paint dribbles or splashes immediately. Dampen the rag with whichever solvent is appropriate for the paint you are using<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t cut in too far in advance. Applying paint to a dried area produces overlap stripes and you will undo all of your good work\n<div class=\"tip\">A sash brush has bristles cut on an angle and will save you from having to tape before cutting in.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>a<\/p>\n<p>These painting ideas make the planning process easier. But if you are not certain your painting services are up to scratch &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/services\/handyman\/\"><strong>get handyman help from Airtasker<\/strong><\/a> instead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to paint like a pro? 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