• About Us
    • Media
      • Media – Appearances | Conferences
      • Media – Radio | Podcasts
    • Contributors to Stagetecture
  • Decorate | Organize | Celebrate
  • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use Agreement
  • Advertise
  • Services | Portfolio
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

Stagetecture - Living with Style

Simple Meal Planning - Plan to Eat
  • Home
  • Decor By Room
    • Kitchen and Bath
    • Bedroom and Living
    • Kids Organization
    • Office – Home or Work
    • Laundry Room
    • Outdoor Home
    • Home Staging | Home Organization
    • Moving | Realty
  • Food Recipes
    • Brunch
    • Easy Meals
    • Healthy Eating
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
  • Wellness
    • Green Living
    • Family/Kids
    • Pets
    • Travel
  • Inspiration
    • My Decor Lifestyle Ebook
    • Best Of – Round Up
    • D.I.Y.
    • Home Decor
      • Aesthetics – Colors & Textures
      • Architecture
    • Holiday
    • Weddings
    • Linky Parties
You are here: Home / Inspiration / Home Decor / Guest Blogger: The Best Paint Colors for Small Spaces

Home Decor

Guest Blogger: The Best Paint Colors for Small Spaces

Guest Blogger #826, Entry #1952, December 22, 2012

Who said that just because you don’t live in a mansion that your house or apartment can’t be a contender for all of the high-end interior design magazines? Having a place that’s the envy of all of your friends isn’t about space; it’s about presentation and one of the most effective ways to make a decor statement is to be creative when it comes to the colors of paint that you use.

green interior paint idea

Paint your home with colorful paint

Image via: Renee Finberg

If you’re thinking about adding a touch of color to your walls (if you live in an apartment, make sure to ask your landlord if it’s OK first), but you’re not sure which hues will bring out the best out of the limited amount of room that you have, we’ve got a few suggestions that can have your place looking chic no matter what the size:

Green.

Not only does green symbolize health and vitality, but it’s also a color that can actually expand your space. That’s because green is a shade that naturally complements both natural and artificial light. As matter of fact, if you’d like to create the illusion of having a larger bedroom or living room, trimming green walls with white trim will definitely do the trick.

Orange.

Orange is a color that embodies warmth, balance and energy. So, if you have a room in your house where you could like to convey that message, then it’s the perfect color for you. Another good thing about going with rich shades such as orange or red is that it can bring a lot identity and character to a room. People won’t mind how small a space is if it’s absolutely fabulous to look at and sit in.

Blue.

Shades of blue are absolutely beautiful for bedrooms and bathrooms because they invoke feelings of peace, calm and security—all of the things that you want to feel when you’re in a mental state of rest and relaxation. One trick that can add volume to a room is to not only paint your walls blue, but your ceiling as well. Honestly, with just about any color that you select, it will create a seamless appearance.

blue interior paint idea

Blue paint idea

Image via: Yatzer

Yellow or Gold.

Two colors that can work just about anywhere are yellow and gold. While yellow represents joy and happiness, gold invokes royalty. Two rooms where a lot of people use both of these colors would be the kitchen and the living room. If you do consult with some house painters on how you can use these shades to open up the space in your house, they will probably tell you to combine them with something like a white or cream. For instance, you might want to paint one wall yellow and the opposing wall white; that could provide the optical illusion that your home is bigger than it actually is (especially if you add a large mirror to one of the walls).

Purple.

You might think that the darker the color, the more close- in you’ll feel, but it all depends on how you use it. Purple, the color of spirituality, wisdom and enlightenment, is a beautiful complement to wood fixtures or a stone fireplace. When it comes to breathtaking décor, sometimes it’s more about creating a wonderful visual than making the space appearance larger and with purple you’re sure to make any room the center of attention.

For more color ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

 

Receive Stagetecture's Daily Lifestyle Ideas

FREE - Daily emails with recipes, home decor, D.I.Y, and lifestyle tips! : ) Who doesn't need help?

Stagetecture.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.


Leave a Comment

Sign Up for Home Ideas and Free Recipes!

STAGETECTURE NEWSLETTER

Subscribe to get our latest decor, recipes, and lifestyle ideas for FREE!!

Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Powered by Kit

About Ronique

To read more of Ronique's posts

« How to Create a Nautical Theme in Your Interiors
.DIY Saturday #129 – Last-Minute Christmas Cookie Recipes for Giving »

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Search for Recipes & Home Ideas

Stagetecture's Community

  • 1 Fans
  • 6,420 Followers
  • 5,864 Followers
  • 1 Followers
  • 6,031 Followers
  • 4,720 Posts

Sign Up for FREE Recipes & Home Ideas!

STAGETECTURE NEWSLETTER

Subscribe to get our latest decor, recipes, and lifestyle ideas for FREE!!

Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Powered by Kit
Simple Meal Planning - Plan to Eat

Stagetecture on Pinterest

Visit Stagetecture's profile on Pinterest.

Image Credits

Many of the images on this site are strictly inspirational and WE DON'T CLAIM RIGHTS TO THEM. We have put source text below the images or have used stock images. Please contact us for any questions or comments.

Amazon Associates Disclosure

Stagetecture.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Disclosures

Posts on this site may contain affiliate links. If you purchase anything through certain links, a small portion of the cost comes back to us. Affiliates help to offset the expenses of running this blog. Please see the disclosure policy and terms of use agreement for full details. Thanks for supporting our site! :)

Our Featured DIY Projects

How to Construct a Pallet Furniture Table

How to Construct a Pallet Furniture Table

My Festive Porch Fall Decorating with Lowe’s Fall Wreaths

My Festive Porch Fall Decorating with Lowe’s Fall Wreaths

DIY Room Decor: How to Make a Mason Jar Bathroom Organizer

DIY Room Decor: How to Make a Mason Jar Bathroom Organizer

How We Updated our Home’s Exterior Design with Mid-America Vinyl Shutters

How We Updated our Home’s Exterior Design with Mid-America Vinyl Shutters

Mason Jar Crafts: DIY Mason Jar Ideas

Mason Jar Crafts: DIY Mason Jar Ideas

Copyright © 2025 · Divine theme by Restored 316