Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark! 5 Tips for Painting with Darker Colors
Light, bright, and friendly interior paint colors are popular (and for good reason), but they are far from your only option. Dark colors get a bad rap too quickly, often based on assumptions that they'll make a space feel small, uninviting, and depressing. That just doesn't have to be the case! Here are a few practical tips for joining the dark side.Pick the Right Room for Your Darker Interior Paint
How is the space used? Dark colors are perfect for a place intended for relaxing, cozy, intimate activities. Watching movies, chatting with guests face-to-face, etc...Add Some Light for Variety
Dark rooms are beautiful, but we do need visual breaks. Add some brightness in the form of accent colors, blankets, pillows, artwork, or even a small bouquet of flowers.
How About a Little Texture?
Shadow stripes, for example, provide personality and depth for a dark wall.Use the Dark to Highlight Features
Do you have a beautiful architectural element in the room? Maybe some old-school carpentry that you want to feature? Dark walls allow these unique elements to pop rather than blend into a sort of monochromatic blur.Start Small
If you aren't quite sure how the dark will work in your room, why not dip your toe into the waters by painting an accent wall? It will give you a definitive idea of how the end result will look without committing to all four walls.Talk to Your Professional House Painter!
We also encourage you to reach out to your local painter and ask about a color consultation. This can be a wonderful way to get inspiration, the insight of a professional, and best determine what will work well in your specific space.Request an Estimate Today
About Kennedy Painting
Our goal as a painting contractor is to provide our clients with the utmost in professional and responsible house painting. Through ongoing training, we keep our employees up to date on industry changes, new products, innovations, and our award-winning customer service standards. From our initial in-home consultation to our final project walkthrough, Kennedy Painting is a painting company that St. Louis residents can rely on. Our attention to detail and proper techniques at every stage ensure that our paint jobs will last. We stand behind all our work written warranty and can guarantee that your painting investment will beautify and protect your home for many years to come.
- BBB A+ Accredited
- 2-year written warranty
- 25 + years in business
- Locally Owned and Operated
People Hire Us Because They Know
- We offer a no-questions-asked two-year warranty on all of our painting projects.
- We are competitive with our pricing structure.
- Our paint jobs last longer because we never skimp on site protection.
- We leave the job NEAT and CLEAN.
- We have long-standing employees that are treated well.
- We give back to our community in many ways, including our annual charity project, Paint It Forward.
