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May 3rd, 2008 by dhanasekar

I have recently bought an apartment. The painting is old and dull. How can I improve the ambience of the rooms.
When it comes to improving the ambience, what better choice can there be other than painting, It is the cheapest, easiest and the most effective way to give your apartment a new look and a new life, exactly the way you like. And, here is how you go about doing it.
Colors create the ambience of a room. Use it effectively to create the mood of your choice. Before jumping into action, wait, think, ruminate, delve deep into your self and discover your mood. This is to say, find out your true self. I may sound philosophical, but is it not true that we, by nature, have a unique mood attached to our self, Some of us may be soft natured, some out going and adventuresome, some introverts and so on. Find who you are and choose the color that reflects you. After all, you are going to live there and it is important that you live in HARMONY with your dwelling place. Remember, a house becomes a home only when it gives you peace and happiness.
Now that you know you, How to select the color. The key lies in you. Think of the color you like the most. That color is the color for your painting. Use it as the theme of painting for your apartment.
How to decide on the choices of lighter or darker shades, Judge on the following parameters. 1. The direction of the room and 2. The usage. If the room is located such that it gets more sunlight, then you may go for a darker shade. If not, go for a light shade. If you have kids and if the usage will be intensive and care-free, go for a darker shade. If not lighter shade would do.
Now comes the next part Gloss or Matte
It depends on two factors 1. Finish and 2. Intended usage.
If the finish of the walls, ceiling and wood work is perfect and flawless and if the room will be usage intensive, the best choice is Gloss as it is easy to wash the dirt off. On the flip side, it won’t hide imperfections that is why you should prefer them for only for perfect finishes.
Use Matte, if there are imperfections to be hidden. But when it comes to maintenance, Matte falls behind Gloss. So it is best suited for adult and minimal use rooms, like Bedroom.
Next is the coloring scheme. There are three coloring schemes in vogue Flow-through, Contrast and Monochromatic.
Flow through The same color is used for all the rooms, only the tone Shade Light or Dark varies, giving a continuity and a smooth flow from one room to another. Ideal if your apartment is not big. Toning scheme with light shades makes the rooms look big.
Contrast This involves use of opposite colors Example Blue Cool and Yellow Warm to paint different parts of the same room or different rooms. This will make the room look energetic but will make the room look smaller.
Monochromatic Use of a single color for the entire house. This scheme with a good color will make your home look modern.
With the colors poetically named these days, choosing a color is not easy. Also, the color depicted on the color cards can be different from the way they will look on walls. Hence, it is always better to buy small samples, paint them, observe for a few days in the day and in the night for their light absorption properties and then make a final call.
Painting is an art in itself. While it is easy to pick up the science of it and paint your house yourself, the art in it is sure to be compromised if not done by a professional. The reason is simple Science can be imbibed, but art has to be professed. If you ever want to hire a professional to paint you cherished home, count on us. We have scores of professionals who can offer the best service, promptly. Think professional care, Think eServicePlace.

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