I could literally hear the smile on Amy Wax’s face as we talked on the phone about the bright, vibrant paint job. Wax, longtime person color consultation, life as for color — how it makes us feel, how it impacts our days, how it instills feelings joie de vivre at a time. Did you know that energy spike you get when you see something washed in sunny yellow? Wax believes that is the power of color. It’s an important part of our aesthetic lives—and it makes her excited to talk about it.
According to Wax, color is also the “backbone of design,” which is why she always inspires her surroundings. But how to do this? I always wonder. Especially when it comes to bright bright paint colors for the home. I love fuchsia, but does that give me a license to use it living room wall in there?
These questions are the reason why I seek Wax’s advice. Just like anything in art (and life), tutorials often bring out the best of something. I chatted with Wax to let her know how to best choose and incorporate bright, vibrant paint colors into our home. I also tap into the expertise of interior designer Tiffany Hanken. Together, these two beauticians have revealed that bright colors are like a vitamin to home decoration. Read on to learn more and to see what bright paint colors they love right now.
The picture of Nikole Ramsay.
The picture of Nikole Ramsay
How do you choose vivid bright paint colors?
Choosing a vibrant paint color for your home can be overwhelming. “We went to the store and we saw 4,000 colors on the wall. And for the inexperienced, they can really be shaken,” admits Wax. An important first step, she says, is to think about what you want the room to look like. Is it happiness? Good energy? Something uplifting? What are you trying to convey with your colors in the end? Wax added: “You have to really think about it. With these reflections, you’ll be in a solid position to look for colors that expand that message.
Wax made great app Color 911, for this reason. “It allows people to look at the color, try it on, and think about how they want to express themselves with the color,” she says. “You might ask: Is this a good color for the house? Is this a good color for a room? It’s also a way to find inspiration. “
Pro tip: Designer Tiffany Hanken says that if you’re completely at a loss, consider whatever color you already have in that room and look against the color wheel. “We look for bright colors that contrast with our surroundings,” explains Hanken. “If you have blue, a bright paint option would be orange or coral.”
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Which room is best suited for vivid paint colors?
Before painting your bedroom walls electric blue, consider your intentions for the space. Wax says bright, vibrant paint colors are best suited in rooms intended for entertainment, intimacy and sociability. Think dining room, kitchen, master room and living room. Wax tells me, “A lot of people now like their kitchen to have bright colors, even a striking wall or vibrant cabinets. Hanken also notes that a bright dining room adds “a little bit of novelty and fun in an unexpected way.” Designers love a bright powder-coated room. “It’s the only room in the house where we think you can do whatever you want and be bold,” she says.
Hesitating to use vibrant bright colors in your home?
Don’t worry about committing to paint, says Wax. “If you order a sofa, I wouldn’t commit to hot pink. But an accent wall? I would do it all because you can replace it in an afternoon for $75. “Paint is a great way to play with color because it can always be done. Wax says that an accent wall or ceiling, both omitted, are both interesting choices for brightly colored single walls. So it’s important to have fun. Bright paint colors don’t mean they’re taken too seriously!
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What vivid paint colors are in vogue right now?
2022 has seen the trend of more combinations nature and greenery into our home—Which Wax loves. To extend this look, she is relying on drawings that reflect the sky, water and grass. With that in mind, here are the blues, greens, and other vibrant shades that are currently being loved by Wax and Hanken.
