Interior designers have some pretty strong feelings when it comes to detrimentalpaint colormistakes.
“Always test colors in various lighting conditions before committing.”
As she says, “The paint sheen can make or break a design.”
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Liz Strong
“Choosing the wrong finish can impact both aesthetics and maintenance.”
Designers have strong opinions about finishes that they consider to be dated, too.
“Nothing screams dated ’90s home more than eggshell walls.”
Painting Accent Walls
Skip the accent wall once and for all, urges Mary Kathryn Wells.
However, she states, it’s time to exhibit some confidence and just go all in!
“This allows the eye to flow seamlessly up and down,” she says.
It creates a broken energy that makes the room less cohesive and appealing."
“A paint color that looks beautiful in one home may look awful in another!”
