good paint colours that dont show up the dirt when got dogs and children?

Question

i want light colours sort of pastel colours at min got magnolia in 2 rooms then yellow in the hall but get dirty real quick

my daughter juust drew on them with perminate pen

Answer 1

I think the secret is the type of paint...some being easier to clean than others...eg Vinyl Silk...rather than egg-shell or matt.

Answer 2

Use a high quality paint in at least semi gloss. It can be repainted in the colors you love, just use a really good finish so it will clean well.

Keep all marking materials in a cabinet away from the children except when they are using them. That will help. Along with eating at the table only.

This helps keep the walls clean.

Answer 3

These colors are good for not showing dirt as bad, Cranberry Red, Bungalow Gold, Indian Summer., all found at Lowes Home
Improvement . I think you can get that permanent stain off or at least not as noticeable with a baking soda / water mix on a sponge....

Answer 4

Try Earth Colours
browns
tans
greens

If your daughter likes to draw on the walls try making a spot just for her out of blackboard paint a nice wood frame with a indent to keep some chalk, so that she can just draw there all the time and it cleans well with just a little bit of water. If she draws on the walls with chalk it also makes easy clean up.

Answer 5

There's really no colour that does not show dirt and marks. The only answer is to use good quality paint that can be washed and proper discipline for your children

Answer 6

Like others have said, I would suggest earth tones. (Browns, and greens are pretty, and can go with most any decor)

also, I'm sorry I don't know the name of it, but there is a kind of paint that you can just wash dirt and stuff right off. It's more expensive, but worth the investment to save your walls. ;)

Answer 7

i have 4 kids and a cat and lots of white in my house - not too difficult to keep clean xx

Answer 8

chocolate brown