Bring the Outdoors In Using Nature’s Colors

Happily, summer lingers in the DC/Baltimore region and there’s still a lot of time to enjoy nature. Yet, we often lack enough time to spend outside and the winter months will bring their usual limitations.


To bring the outdoors in, many local homeowners select natural paint colors to create a connection with nature and foster serene moods. Most people respond positively to natural colors, including softer greens, browns and blues. These colors are nurturing, easy to live with and provide a sense of harmony in their homes and lives.


When selecting your natural paint colors, consider these ideas:


Bedrooms: For peaceful and natural feelings in your bedrooms, choose a soft, muted paint color like a light, refreshing spring green or warm, sensual taupe.


Nurseries: An organic color palette may help soothe your baby and provide secure feelings. Consider moss green walls and cloud white accents to create a calming environment.


Kitchens: Nowadays, your kitchen may be busy with kids doing homework, guests lingering and of course, your family chefs preparing meals. A bluish-green paint color with gray undertones can help maintain peaceful, unified feelings.


Dining Rooms: Deep charcoal gray is one of nature’s most dramatic colors. Pair your shade of gray with black and white to create an understated and welcoming space.


Living Rooms: Brown conjures images of earth, clay and statuesque trees. It can bring the feelings of durability and security to your living rooms and family rooms.


Sitting Rooms: Consider a soft shade of peach for your sitting areas: it’s the color of a beautiful sunset and the luscious fruit it’s named after. A peach room will glow and provide warmth, even on cloudy days.


What natural colors appeal to you? We invite you to share your comments.


Wishing you the best,
Tom Chervek
Owner
Blue Sky Painting & Carpentry