How to Properly Paint a Small Apartment?

Can you make the floor look bigger with paint? Are bright colors forbidden in a small apartment? What color should you use for baseboards? What is the candy effect? We will consult with paint and color experts to answer all your questions!

WHY LIGHT COLORS IN A SMALL APARTMENT?

Because they expand the space in small apartments, they bring light and are temporary. Light colors reflect more light, making the space appear more voluminous and seem larger. Moreover, they limit decor less than saturated colors do. Due to their white tones, they convey more calm and relaxation compared to the most saturated shades. Also, they don't tire the eyes.

WHAT IF I LIKE SATURATED COLORS, HOW CAN I INCORPORATE THEM IN A SMALL APARTMENT?

If you want to paint with saturated colors, use cool and muted ones (blue, gray or green). Very bright and warm tones can reduce the space. Another option is to use just one wall in a saturated color, and the others light or white. A saturated-color wall can be the back of a sofa or the headboard of a bed. You can also do paneling: use dark color up to 110–120 cm and light above.

IS A MONOCHROMATIC LOOK A GOOD IDEA?

Visual continuity conveys harmony and visual spaciousness. Therefore, this is a success in small apartments. If you want to add a contrasting color so it's not too monotonous, reserve it for one wall. Additionally, this is a trend.

WHAT TYPE OF PAINT IS BEST FOR A SMALL APARTMENT?

Paints with high gloss reflect more light than matte ones, increasing the perception of space. However, wall imperfections become more noticeable, so it's important to prepare the walls beforehand.

WHAT IS THE CANDY EFFECT? AND WHY IS IT GOOD IN SMALL SPACES?

This effect is achieved when the walls and ceiling are the same light color: room boundaries blend, visually giving you a sense of spaciousness. That's why it works well in small spaces.

CAN COLOR HELP INCREASE VISUAL HEIGHT?

If you paint the ceiling much lighter than the walls, you can visually push it away from the floor. In this way, you add a feeling of height and thus space.