After you narrow down your paint color choices… the next step is to get some paint pot samples.
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We had a few questions about paint samples and paint pots… “What are they”?
Color Samples allow you to test a color before you commit to the time and expense of painting an entire room.
I found paint samples available for all the paint brands and colors I wanted to try. Much cheaper than buying quarts of each color!
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Use the paint samples to create a small selection of Large Paint Chips!
I picked up an inexpensive piece of foam core board at the local crafts store and cut it up into about 2 ft. squares.
The reason I use foam core is that it doesn’t warp (much) after the wet paint has been applied.
These paint chip samples were originally created to help us choose exterior paint colors… but I kept them to help me choose some interior colors.
This week I have to choose a new color for the master bedroom.
The color we have now is a green called coffee. (That Martha Stewart had some interesting color names a few years ago).
I’m actually going to be using this green in the guest bedroom… but am not happy with it in the master bedroom any longer.
It does look great with the wood work… but it doesn’t look great with the new carpet. The old carpet had a yellow/gold cast which was a great contrast with the wall color.
Not only have I added a new color of carpet… but I’ve thrown in a new color to the entire room scheme. Plum!
So… the new color is a rust or terra-cotta color (the far right paint sample).
The pictures are just to give you some ideas… you will see the actual room when it’s done! :0)
Bedding Colors
Pine Furniture
Plum Colored Sofa
See What Paint Colors To Use With Plum
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