A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for transforming the look and feel of a room. According to House Grail, 88% of people have a stronger desire to spend more time at home after painting a room. If your home’s interior is looking tired or dated, hiring painters to repaint is an easy and affordable way to give it an update. Here are nine rooms you may want to consider repainting this year.
1. Entryway
The entryway is the first space guests see when entering your home, so it deserves special attention when repainting. A worn, faded entryway paint color simply doesn’t make a great first impression. Consider painting it a striking shade like deep emerald or navy blue that immediately makes a statement. Or go for a light, airy neutral like soft gray if you prefer a more soothing vibe. The small size of most entryways allows you to be bold with your color choice knowing that it’s easy to repaint later. Spend some time testing paint swatches in both natural and artificial light to make sure you love the tone. An entryway sets the aesthetic tone for the rest of the home, so take time to choose a shade you’ll enjoy living with.
2. Living Room
As the central hub and main gathering area in most homes, living rooms tend to get a lot of wear and tear. Furniture scrapes against the walls, kids leave smudges, and high traffic means more dirt and dust settling into surfaces over time. This all leads to living room walls starting to look faded, marked up, and just generally worse for wear. Repainting it can give the space a whole new modern look or completely transform the vibe. Dark moody colors like charcoal gray or deep red create an intimate, enveloping feel. While bright cheery hues like celery green and sky blue make the room feel more airy and inviting. Be sure your painters use a durable satin, eggshell, or scrubbable paint that will stand up to people constantly brushing up against it.
3. Dining Room
Similar to the living room, the dining room tends to show a lot of signs of wear since it’s where family and friends gather regularly for meals. Scuffs from chairs being pulled in and out, food splatters flying around during enthusiastic conversations, and scratches from serving dishes can make dining room walls look grimy. Drab walls just kill the appetite! Freshening up the dining room with a new coat of paint helps make the space feel clean and welcoming again. Consider colors that complement your existing dining set and decor. Deep hues like burgundy, navy, or forest green work well in traditional dining rooms. While light airy tints such as powder blue, sage, or taupe keep modern spaces feeling bright and relaxed.
4. Kitchen
Kitchen walls tend to need repainting more frequently than other rooms in a home because of all the cooking splatters, condensation, and general kitchen grime that builds up over time. Aim to repaint the kitchen every 4 to 5 years to keep it looking clean and fresh. When choosing a color, go for light warm neutrals like almond, light tan, or warm gray which hide dirt and stains well. White can make the space feel open and airy but requires more frequent touch-ups. Eggshell or satin finish paints stand up best to moisture and are easily wipeable. Consider washable kitchen paints that incorporate silicone or other stain-resistant additives for maximum durability. They’ll make your life easier when inevitably having to wipe up sauce splatters or grease.
5. Bathroom
Like kitchens, bathrooms deal with a lot of moisture from daily shower steam, condensation, splashes, and more. This moisture takes a toll on painted surfaces over time, often resulting in bubbling or peeling, especially around the tub and shower area. Repainting bathroom walls and trim with high-quality bathroom-specific moisture-resistant paint can give the space a brand new clean look. Consider going bold with navy blue, jewel-tone green, or rich purple paint colors which make the space feel like a relaxing spa retreat. Neutral shades like beige, gray, and taupe work well too, keeping the focus on the tilework and fixtures. Just be sure to properly prep and prime the walls first since new paint won’t adhere well to compromised existing paint layers.
6. Kids’ Room
Kids’ bedrooms really take a beating, with scribbles, dirt smudges, wear-around light switches, and more. Plus their decor taste is always changing as they grow older. Repainting is an easy way to give a child’s room a major transformation without having to totally redecorate or buy new furniture. Have some fun with paint colors to excite your kid – bright primary colors like red, yellow, and teal are popular in young kids’ rooms, while preteens and teens may enjoy bold accent walls in shades like lime green, navy, or lavender. Consider letting your child pick the color themselves for added ownership. Be sure to use durable paint with built-in primer for maximum stickiness and scrubability. Eggshell or satin finishes withstand the elements well.
7. Master Bedroom
Your master bedroom should feel like a peaceful oasis, but outdated paint colors can make it feel anything but relaxing. Drab walls, scuff marks, and just general wear over time can give master bedrooms a gloomy vibe. Freshen up the space with tranquil cool-toned paint colors like soft blue, pale green, or lilac. Using two complimentary tones gives nice visual depth too. Consider a darker color on an accent wall behind the bed and a lighter version on the other walls. Paint the ceiling a pale sky blue for an enveloping cloud-like effect. Use satin, eggshell, or matte paints for easy wipeability and low glare. Creating a master bedroom sanctuary you look forward to retreating to each night makes all the difference.
8. Home Office
Has your home office started looking dreary or uninspiring? Tired paint colors in this workspace can make you feel drained when you sit down to work. Invigorate the space with a fresh coat of paint in an energizing shade like crisp white, fire engine red, or bright citrus orange. For Zoom calls and meetings, avoid high-gloss paint which creates glare. Eggshell or satin finishes enable easy wiping while keeping walls looking matte on video screens. Boost productivity by painting an accent wall in a stimulating color like sunshine yellow. Just be conscious of the lighting and which walls will be your backdrop. A colorful, motivating home office paint scheme makes work feel a little less like work.
9. Basement
Many basements have unappealing walls and harsh overhead lighting that can make the space feel cold and dingy. Warm it up by repainting the walls in lighter, brighter colors. A fresh white paint job makes basements feel cleaner and more open. For a splash of color, go for a cheerful pale yellow or sky blue tone. Eggshell finishes do a decent job of concealing concrete wall imperfections. Deodorizing paints can also be useful to eliminate musty basement smells. Painting can help modernize dated basements and turn them into extra space for you and your family to enjoy.
Repainting just a few rooms can go a long way in giving your entire home a fresh, updated look. When considering which rooms to repaint this year, focus on high-traffic spaces and those that get a lot of wear and tear. Entryways, living spaces, kitchens, and bathrooms are great candidates. If it’s time to replace the paint in just one room or throughout your home, our painters at Deano’s Deluxe Painting can help. Call us today for a free estimate on your paint project!
