I thought that I had picked the perfect color to paint on the bottom have of my walls in my dining room. A light Moss Green color. After painting it though, I am wondering if I should have of left it alone. Anybody's opinion? Does it always take a little time to get used to a room after you paint it a different color? Need anybody's input here. Thanks
2007-01-29 05:55:32 · 13 answers · asked by Charles R 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I have painted a lot of rooms for people and I am of the opinion that if you leave it alone, and don't think about it. If after a week you are still bothered by it, repaint it. Otherwise it was a good choice.
2007-01-29 06:18:50 · answer #1 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to get used to the color, then it's not the right color. Or it may be the right color in the wrong light. And the decor, tiles, trim, all of that plays a role. Try taking a color swatch of something and take pictures of it in all different types of lighting. You'd be amazed at how much light can change a certain color to a completely different color. Look at all your surroundings. Other things may need to change for that color to be the right color. Generally if you put a color on the wall and you don't really like the outcome, you need to get a new color or change your surroundings to compliment your color choice.
2007-01-31 14:50:27 · answer #2 · answered by Selena P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
add some colour at the top with that same colour, by painting picture frames, changing fabric. maybe it's not the moss green, what colour do you have at the top. maybe that's what setting you off from it... try buying a darker moss green and choose one wall to paint it all that same colour. Painting is the fun part, if you mess up you usually can cover it up. :) take a picture of you dinning room from 2 different angles and take in to a paint store that deals with alot of decorations and ask their opinion...it helps as well. Best of luck to you, and have fun with it!!!
2007-01-29 14:22:36 · answer #3 · answered by dthsmx5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it a lot of thought and at least 2 months. Big project and you may end up liking.
I just went through this with bedroom, and I quite like it now. However, while in the paint store trying to decide on a colour nearly drove me up the wall and around the corner.
2007-01-29 14:17:53 · answer #4 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does when ever i change the colour i think ( what have i done ) but always end up liking it
i painted my living pink and white once my friends thought it looked like a marshmallow
2007-01-29 14:15:03 · answer #5 · answered by Black Orchid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does! I painted my office peach and it took me a month to get used to it. Now I love it! Give it time. If you hate it you can change it. I suggest talking to a paint specialist who can be of a great help to you,
2007-01-29 14:15:07 · answer #6 · answered by Pagan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if, when you walk back into the room after after being out for a while, and it doesnt feel right, then youve chosen the wrong colour or shade. Yes you will get used to it, but I would have to repaint it.
2007-01-29 15:23:58 · answer #7 · answered by creamfeather 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does take a while to get used to it but it makes a refreshing change to have a different colour (a change is as good as a holiday)
2007-01-29 17:47:38 · answer #8 · answered by dudette 74 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it took tubby a long while to get used to the orange wall i painted in our living room. he doesnt even notice it anymore.
2007-01-29 14:01:38 · answer #9 · answered by tubbyswife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I need to get used to it, then I've chosen the wrong colour and end up hating it.
2007-01-29 14:57:51 · answer #10 · answered by Jeanette 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋