The interior paint colours that you choose for your home will have an impact on your family for years to come. At Colours of Maple we are here to share the latest home decorating ideas to help you choose the right interior paint colours for your lifestyle. Whether you are choosing interior paint for your dining room, living room, kitchen, bath, bedroom, or kids’ room, Colours of Maple has plenty of design ideas to help you freshen up your home.

Dining room paint colour ideas

Have a favourite piece of artwork that you want to accentuate? A single focal element, like a painting, can be a great inspiration for choosing a sophisticated colour theme that helps tie a room together.

Once you've settled on the painting, follow these simple steps to pull this sophisticated look together: For the walls, choose a subtle, complementing paint colour that will not compete with your main attraction. For the ceiling, you can choose an accent colour found within the painting to complete your look and add colour to the room without taking attention away from the painting.

Do-it-yourself-ers, please visit our Choose Colours page for spectacular interior paint colour ideas. Or learn more about hiring a designer to help you pick the right designs for your lifestyle.

Living room paint colour ideas

For the living room, you may want something a bit more dramatic; a colour mix that stimulates the senses and inspires close, intimate conversations with those nearest and dearest you.

For example, consider a mix of bright oranges and dark greys for a look that is both cheerful and polished.

Stop in to see the friendly professionals at Colours of Maple for more paint colour combinations that will help you convert plain rooms into beautiful, inviting spaces you’ll love to spend time living in.

Kitchen paint colour ideas

If you’re unsure about the right paint colours to choose for your kitchen, you might consider taking a cue from your favourite restaurant. Many restaurants use appetite-increasing shades of red, yellow, and orange in their place settings, while the walls and floors contain warmer, relaxing hints of blue or green.

Another great idea for kitchen paint colours is to go neutral. Neutral paint colours can lend a polished look to your kitchen and tend to blend in well with countertops, appliances, and cabinets, regardless of their colour.

The most important thing to consider when painting your kitchen is its size. Certain paint colours can be overwhelming for kitchens that are on the smaller side. If you’re not sure, take advantage of our in-home design consultation services to help you pick the perfect paint colour for your kitchen.

Bedrooms paint colour ideas

A colour combination of light blues and soft yellows can transform an ordinary bathroom into a spa-like retreat.

Add in a large mirror to create the illusion of a bigger space and a few neutral accent colours in the trim and decor, and you’ve got a rejuvenating space that will bring a few precious minutes of peace into your hectic life.

For more information on the different colours and the moods they inspire, visit our Colour 101 section or head to a nearby Colours of Maple location for a quick lesson in paint colour selection.

Bathroom paint colour ideas

Multicultural influences, along with deep, warm paint colours and soft lighting, can help you create a soothing, restful environment that encourages peaceful slumber.
Subtle bronze, gold, and brown paint colours add a touch of sensuality and sophistication to the bedroom. Metallic silk bedcovers and elaborate ethnic rugs combine with the calming colour scheme to soothe even the most stressful day.

The Colours of Maple team is standing by to help you turn your dreams of the perfect room into reality. If you have a general idea of what you want but you're not sure of the details, we can introduce you to a professional interior designer who can work within your budget to meet your needs, whether you’re redesigning a single bedroom or your entire home.

Children’s room paint colour ideas

When it comes to decorating rooms for children, there’s more to consider than just what looks good. As a nurturing parent, you want to find a colour scheme that is fun and playful while also stimulating growth and creativity that will help your children develop into successful and happy adults.

Blue, purple, yellow, green, and orange paint colours all have redeeming qualities for use in children’s rooms.

• Blue paint colours have a calming effect and can help sharpen focus and improve memory
• Purple paint colours can help calm the nerves and promote creativity
• Yellow paint colours are happy and optimistic
• Green paint colours have been linked to stronger concentration skills
• Orange paint colours are warm, cheerful and inviting and have been associated with health and vitality

Beware of the shade you choose for a child’s room, however. While darker tones of some paint colours have been linked to depression, if you go too light your child won’t get the full effect. For help choosing the right paint colours for your child’s optimal development, drop by your local Colours of Maple store.