Proper selection of paint colors can really make a difference to your home shutters. In fact, with a little twist of shade from their original paint, any changes may either complement or provide a contrast to your house’s present external appearance.
There are many factors that will dictate whether you made the right color preference or not. Below are some tips you can find pretty useful when you buy paints for your shutters in Dubai.
- Strict homeowner’s association policy regarding to any painting project
If you happen to live in an exclusive community, check first the rules regarding painting projects, including your choice of colors for your shutters because some homeowners implement uniformity of paint colors to the houses of their residents, whether the shutters or external walls we are talking about. Don’t be afraid to ask if you can use this particular shade or not. Of course, you don’t want your house to end up looking unusual or foreign if you opt for a striking shade of color.
- Architectural design of your home
Sometimes, the overall architectural design or structure of your home would be a deciding factor on what color or shade would be appropriate for your shutters. Why not go outside and view your house across the street or from a curb to get a better glimpse of your house’s landscape view. Take note of your surrounding like the plants and other greeneries planted around your home when choosing the ideal paint color for your shutters. Keep in mind the final outcome of this home renovation, whether it is the change of color paint on your existing shutters or restoring their original glossy look would always be centered in proper blending. If you want to achieve a traditional look, use the white and black shades for your shutters. Never paint your shutters without considering the whole picture of the results afterwards. Anything that will give the feeling of awkwardness to the eyes of the homeowner and anyone passing by should be used as major reference before you even start painting your shutters to avoid wasting your money, time and energy.
- Size of the windows
When you are buying paints in Dubai for your window shutters painting project, consider the size of your windows. Colors in general can make an object appear larger or smaller than its usual size and if you wish to achieve that same visual effect on your shutter windows, choose a paint color shade that will, either widen or narrow down your window’s present size. For example, if you already have white trim background around your small windows, painting the shutters all white will surely produce a larger visual effect on your windows. On the other hand, going for extreme bold colors such as fiery red, royal blue or lemon green, this effort will create a unique appearance on your house’s external appearance. If you want to be on the safer side and don’t want to shock every passerby, choose a mild or monochromatic shade for your shutters.
- Templates are vital
If your target is to arrive with a perfect color shade for your shutters, take a photo of the frontal view of your home and make a template. How to proceed with this activity? Well, get an 8- by 10-inch picture of your home and with the use of a pair of scissors cut tiny rectangular holes adjacent to your windows, then, go to your nearest home improvement shop in Dubai and find six shades of paint colors from the paint card and insert them one by one behind your picture to get a view on how each shade of paint color will appear. Buy a paint color that provides a perfect blend with the rest of your home’s external view and surroundings.
- Paint samples
Another way to select the ideal shade for your shutters is purchase small cans of paint colors you want to try from your local home improvement retail store near your or within Dubai areas. With the use of paintbrush, paint one foot sections, using all the colors you bought on one shutter. Wait for the paint to dry and take your time viewing the painted shutters during daytime or nighttime to get a clearer view of the results and decide wisely which shade is the best for your shutters.
Recommendations:
If you are planning to repaint your shutters, determine the purpose for undergoing this project. If you are already tired of the usual shades of your shutters, you can dare to be more adventurous by using colors that provide striking effect to anyone passing by your house, but if you are afraid of the final reactions of your neighbors or family members, go for shades of paints that belong on the neutral shade.
In case you want to get more ideas on proper color paint selection, visit a home décor website or call your friendly interior designer in Dubai. I’m sure you will get all the professional advice that will make you successful on this painting project for your shutters.
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