This page is for those Addington Highlands residents who are thinking about giving themselves a change by redecorating their home. It's also for those of you who have put up condos for sale in Toronto in favor of a larger house in Addington Highlands that will need some redoing to suit your personality. In both cases you will find yourself having to choose new paint colors for your walls. There are literally thousands of colors to choose from, so if you're having trouble we can give you some advice.

Who to Consult

Even if it will be you paying all the bills, everyone living in your house should be given the opportunity to put in their two cents. After all, one of them may have seen houses in Toronto for sale or a magazine article featuring a color that would be perfect. Compromise may sometimes be necessary for the sake of keeping the peace. Better to choose a color everyone merely likes than one you love and they hate.

Paint Colors and Mood

Did you know that certain colors have the ability to influence people's moods? It's true! Though it doesn't always apply in the same strength to everyone, darker colors like black, brown, or grey elicit feelings of gloom and unhappiness. Edmonton foreclosures in these colors are doubly depressing. Meanwhile light, bright, colors, such as yellows, blues, or greens make people feel peppy and upbeat. For a more calming influence, use pastel colors or neutrals like cream and beige.

Paint Colors and Room Use

There are certain colors that are quite common for different types of rooms, perhaps because of their connection to mood. For instance, flipping through the Toronto Annex real estate listings will yield quite a few kitchens done in yellow. Color (such as blue or black) plus white is popular in bathrooms. Living rooms, dining rooms, and master bedrooms are often done in beige, tan or cream, while children's bedrooms are usually either pink or blue.

Your Personal Style

Regardless of what the stylists in the magazines say, this is your house and it should reflect you. Therefore if dark brown makes you feel elegant, you should paint your living room dark brown. If you feel your bedroom needs a blue stripe down the middle, paint a blue stripe. If you've got a decorating centerpiece, such as a painting or a vase in mind, the paint mixer at your hardware store can help you come up with wall colors that will match or compliment it.