Add Flair to Your Family Room With the Right Paint Colors

The family room in a home is often the “catch-all” for toys, electronics, wayward furniture, and other items that do not fit in elsewhere. Just because it is well-loved and well-used doesn’t mean it has to look forlorn. The right paint can transform your family room from a hodgepodge, to a fun and friendly space you look forward to spending time in.

Take Your Cue From the Kitchen

Many newer homes are designed with the family room situated off the kitchen. This layout gives you tremendous leeway in terms of paint choices. The colors of your family room can compliment or contrast those of your kitchen, making the transition seamless. If your kitchen is a large, open plan, with light paint colors, you want to paint your family room in a complimentary color, or maybe consider a contrast wall in a tone similar to your kitchen paint.

Light neutrals give you the luxury of choosing durable furnishings in darker colors that will hide any mischief the kids and pets get up to. Consider paints in greys, blues, greens and beiges that will add dimension, and offset the heaviness of tech furniture, which can sometimes be overwhelming. The television is usually the centerpiece of the family room, and its size must be considered when choosing the decor.

Converting a Smaller Room?

If you own a home that does not have a designated family room, converting a spare bedroom is the next best option. Here, you have the freedom to paint however you choose. Make it a bright, fun color for the kids, or something in-between that is also pleasing to the adults. Consider who will be spending the most time in the room, and go from there. You’re not bound by the decor of your home unless you are looking to maintain continuity. Keep it fun, and remember – your paint choices can always be changed later on to accommodate your family’s needs.

Which Type of Paint?

Choose a low-sheen or eggshell-finish paint for the family room, and you will be able to wash (most of) your troubles away. This type of paint is best suited for high traffic areas, as well as the rooms kids will be spending a lot of time in. That makes the family room the perfect setting for a paint that will allow you to easily remove scuff marks, and other mishaps. If your family leans towards the creative, consider a “faux finish” on at least one wall. Rags, sponges, or another textured tool can be used to add a contrasting color on top of a lighter paint. This technique adds visual interest, as well as a layer of camouflage for an “oops” or two that might not easily wash off.

Introduce a Pro to Your Family

Deciding on the right color and finish for your family room can be accomplished with the help of a professional painter. The pros can tell you which paint will be the best choice for the room, and for your family. Once painting concludes, a fun time will be had by all.

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