Picking the right color for your space

Having trouble picking the perfect color for your space?

Picking the paint colors that will define your space for years to come can seem like a daunting task. Here are a few handy hints to help you pick the perfect color:

1. Find Inspiration
You can come up with ideas by creating a portfolio of what appeals to you: a favorite painting, the color of the flowers and trees outside your house, or an amazing landscape scene that you photographed in Mexico.
First, take into consideration your inspirational image's common denominators in terms of color. Do you like a variety of colors or particular shades and tints of a specific color? Do you like them bold or muted? Digging deep in the well of inspiration plays an important role in selecting and whittling down your choices.

2. Define the Mood
Secondly, is there a mood or theme that you would like to achieve in a particular space? Do you want a restful feel in the bedroom, or an energizing feel to the family room? The mood will lay the groundwork on the desired visual impact of a chosen paint color palette.

3. Use Key Elements in Your Home
Last but not least, take stock of all the key elements in your house. Do you have carpeting, hardwood floors, modern or antique furniture? The color of the flooring is an important consideration when you choose colors because it anchors the room and can impact the color on the wall due to reflections.
Furnishings also play an important role in determining the perfect color scheme for your house. Since these are usually the most expensive and not easily replaced items in the house, they tend to suggest a coordinating color scheme that ties everything together. An invaluable heirloom dining table, for example, will never be discarded because it doesn't match the wall color of the dining room.

Choosing paint colors is a very personal decision. Whether your selections are based on inspiration, a particular mood, or key elements in your home, using these tools you'll be sure to find perfect colors. Check out these amazing tools to help you pick colors;

"Choosing Your Perfect Color": Filled with illustrations and helpful tips, this flipbook is an excellent step-by-step guide to selecting paint colors for any room.

Design seeds blog - This blog has thousands of color charts matched to your favorite items, beautiful scenery and excellent color pairings. Take a look to give you a better idea of what inspires you.

Color Calculator - This site allows you to select a color you like and find out it's complementary colors, analogous colors, split complementary colors and will teach you which colors will work well together in a space.

Caring for your beautiful new paint job

Care and maintenance for your painted walls.

Painted walls are a fantastic way to personalize a space and give an element of polish to your home. When paint is applied correctly by the professional painting team at Painters Plus, you can be sure that your painted walls will enjoy long-lasting vibrancy. However, as we all know, life happens and it can cause some problems when it happens on your paint! Painters Plus recommend the below tips to ensure the proper care of your painted walls so that you can enjoy our work for years to come!

1. Keep on top of stains

When a child's sticky fingers leave prints on your walls, the time to address the mess is now! Use a damp rag and gently clean the area on the wall that has succumbed to any smudges. Do not rub too hard or use harsh cleaning products as they can wear the finish from the wall.

2. Clean regularly 

Maintain a freshly painted look on your walls by keeping them free of dust and spots. Plus, preventive maintenance means less time spent scrubbing later.
Vacuum walls with a soft brush attachment. Then wipe them down with a cloth-covered broom or mop (spray with a dusting agent for best results) or use an electrostatic dusting wipe. Avoid using an excessive amount of water.

3. Avoid damages to your walls
Applying a clear rubber buffer to your furniture, or adding a landing pad for your door knob can prevent scratches and dents caused by general day to day wear and tear. For parts of your wall that already have an obvious dent, try levelling it out as best as you can and then gently apply a patch of paint. We suggest that you keep any leftover paint and label it for which room it was used in. or keep the paint chips and label them accordingly for future reference.

4. Address mildew
Be sure that if you find mildew on your walls that you address the issue and not feel tempted to simply paint over it. Ensuring that a professional is responsible for painting your walls in the first place will avoid damages and can help prevent wear and tear.

If you require something tougher than water to remove stains then try out an all-purpose detergent solution:

Recipe for All-Purpose Detergent Solution

• Stir 1 teaspoon of liquid dish detergent into a quart of warm water.
• Add 1/4 teaspoon of white vinegar.
• Let solution sit on stain for 10 minutes before blotting.