After visiting paint stores after paint shops, you’re starting to see creative uses for your stack of paint chips. But you still can’t find that perfect color. What now? Now it’s time to choose a personal wall color. This is possible only through color consulting or unique wall paint. The pros will guide you through the process and help you find that unique hue.
The Easy Way to Personalize Wall Colors
It is possible to create a custom interior color without having to hire an interior designer. Here’s how.
Upload a Match
A lot of designers begin a project by choosing an inspiration piece. This could be anything from a scarf or a rug to a natural color. How do you match the paint with your inspiration piece?
Although you might have seen a lot of paint chips in stores, they don’t always stock every color offered by the paint company. You will need a fan deck. This is a fan-shaped collection of color strips that shows every company’s color family.
A color matching app is a great option if you don’t have a fan deck. These apps are available at many paint stores, including the Match my Color app by PPG. Simply snap a photo of the inspiration piece and upload it to the app. The system will match your color to the closest hue in the entire color palette.
A One-of-a Kind Blend
You can also search for something that matches your wall color. You don’t need to find an inspiration piece. You can use a spool or a piece fabric, or even a photograph.
A spectrophotometer is a tool that paint stores use to analyze and match the color of the material to the brand’s closest shade. A flat, one-inch square sample will be required. The paint-store professional will match the color to the machine.
Ask for a recommendation
These methods may not work for you. Ask a professional painter to make a recommendation. You can let them know that you are looking for a customized wall color. Experienced painters can offer suggestions based on existing color schemes, furniture colors and specific tones. You can have a complete home color scheme planned, and not just for one room. This will allow you to create a cohesive look that suits your personal style.