Where can I look at colors for my interior walls?

[OneMoreFarang]

It's time to paint the walls of my renovated condominium. But which color?

 

I think looking at a book full of colors or little plates makes it difficult, at least for me, to imagine how a whole wall or room painted in that color looks like.

Are there any shops in Bangkok which show colors on walls?

 

How did you select which colors you want? And did it work out the way you imagined?

 

 

This is an example of what I think is a bad way to select colors. It's just too small to get an idea how it will look on a wall.

 

[Mickeymaus]

There are apps and online services where you can simulate different colors. 

[HuskerDo2]

Is this a real question? How can this be an issue for you? People have been painting in their homes forever. Just pick one. If you don't like it then paint over it.

[Lucky Bones]

3 minutes ago, HuskerDo2 said:

Is this a real question? How can this be an issue for you? People have been painting in their homes forever. Just pick one. If you don't like it then paint over it.

Yup, just paint over if not happy.

But don't forget to paint white before applying the new colour.

And don't splash the micro-wave or the GF.????????

[HuskerDo2]

Just now, Lucky Bones said:

Yup, just paint over if not happy.

But don't forget to paint white before applying the new colour.

And don't splash the micro-wave or the GF.????????

No, the GF is fine to splash.  She'll look more exotic that way.

[Lacessit]

Just choose a light color to create a sense of space, don't overthink it. Light greens, orange and yellow are restful.

 

I remember my son buying a unit which had dark blue walls, I don't know how anyone could have lived there without becoming suicidal.

[Lucky Bones]

13 minutes ago, HuskerDo2 said:

No, the GF is fine to splash.  She'll look more exotic that way.

GF knows where the knives are hidden.????????

[xtrnuno41]

To make it more difficult for you

what are you doing with the floor, color?

what furniture are you going to use?

maybe you like paintings or other ornaments to hang on your walls?

How is the daylight coming in?

What about the evening, LED lamps shining on it? Wich color?

At the end, how picky are you on decorating all?

Have fun, 555

[Artisi]

Get lots and lots  of colour charts, cut out the individual colours, them paste each of your selected cut-outs onto a wall until you find the colour that suits. 

[Joe Farang]

Should this topic not be moved to the Ladies section ?

[Ralf001]

Sit in middles of room, consume some mushrooms and enjoys the colours.

[phetphet]

Home Pro have lots of those little books in the paint section. Just ask one of the staff if you can take them away.

 

in the UK they sell mini pots (60ml) of the paint so you can  try  them on the walls at home. I have not seen them here, but they might be.

 

I doubt you will find a shop with all the walls painted. Far too many different colours.

 

These are the sample tester pots that I am talking about:

https://www.littlegreene.eu/paint/sample-pots

Edited November 28, 2022 by phetphet

[gamb00ler]

I have often bought a quart of a color I find attractive and paint as big an area as I can with at least two coats depending on the color that I'm covering.  Our perception of color is heavily influenced by it's context.

 

You may want to start at one of these sites:

https://www.easyrgb.com/en/create.php#inputFORM

https://www.toagroup.com/th/palettes/color-wheel

https://www.colorspire.com/rgb-color-wheel/

 

We went for some warm but somewhat bold colors in a previous home.

Edited November 28, 2022 by gamb00ler

[Kwasaki]

2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

How did you select which colors you want? And did it work out the way you imagined?

I couldn't pick a colour, i just said to my wife i like all of em. ????

 

 

 

Edited November 28, 2022 by Kwasaki

[OneMoreFarang]

17 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

I couldn't pick a colour, i just said to my wife i like all of em. ????

 

 

 

Good idea

but I don't want to run the risk that someone thinks I am one of those rainbow guys...  

[Lacessit]

18 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Good idea

but I don't want to run the risk that someone thinks I am one of those rainbow guys...  

Perish the thought.

[scubascuba3]

Get ideas from looking at condos for sale on Facebook marketplace 

[jvs]

17 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Good idea

but I don't want to run the risk that someone thinks I am one of those rainbow guys...  

Yes that would make you less of a man eh?

Greetings,Rainbow Loft.

[Kwasaki]

22 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Good idea

but I don't want to run the risk that someone thinks I am one of those rainbow guys...  

Well don't know when that sorter thing started getting in people's faces and queer ideas.

It was painted 6 years ago. 

[Kwasaki]

6 minutes ago, jvs said:

Yes that would make you less of a man eh?

Greetings,Rainbow Loft.

Yeah they are like flying rats flying in the media and pooing on faces looking up. ????

[Lucky Bones]

2 hours ago, Artisi said:

Get lots and lots  of colour charts, cut out the individual colours, them paste each of your selected cut-outs onto a wall until you find the colour that suits. 

Call Steven. 8 G & T's under his belt should assist.

When all colours are pasted to the wall, a game of nude twister with the neighbours (if Steven is bizzy) should be a goer.????????

[Lucky Bones]

2 hours ago, Joe Farang said:

Should this topic not be moved to the Ladies section ?

Brutal!????????

[Encid]

If you want to look online for ideas I can recommend HousePorn.

 

It's not all about the paint colour, but the lighting as well... both ambient and artificial.

 

Once you've settled on a particular colour and shade, use the TOA colo(u)r wheel to determine the RGB/CMYK figures so your local paint supplier can mix you up a batch.

 

Also satin finishes are the most common interior paint finish because they have a velvety sheen and are easier to clean than flat (or matte) paints.

[EVENKEEL]

You can buy small samples to see if you like the color.

[unheard]

On 11/28/2022 at 1:17 PM, gamb00ler said:

Our perception of color is heavily influenced by it's context.

Precisely that, especially in a standalone house.

A high-rise condo will get more of a "pure" sunlight, not "contaminated" by the environmental color admixture.

Not so in a house where in addition to the architectural details, size of the walls, furniture size and color, the position and size of windows there will also be the added effect of the amount of greenery visible through those windows, or even the color of the neighboring house roof if in close proximity and visible through the windows.

Those are just a few a factors out of the possible many more that will greatly influence the spectrum mix of the incoming light and ultimately affect the perception of color of your walls in your unique environment.

Edited November 30, 2022 by unheard

[OneMoreFarang]

2 minutes ago, unheard said:

Precisely that.

Also the architectural details, size of the walls, furniture size and color, the position and size of windows, the amount of greenery visible through those windows, or even the color of the neighboring house roof if in close proximity and visible through the windows.

Those are just a few a factors out of the possible many more that will greatly influence the spectrum mix of the incoming light and ultimately affect the perception of color of your walls in your unique environment.

Thanks for your post and also thank for all the other useful comments.

 

I understand what you write, and obviously you are right.

But unfortunately that doesn't bring me nearer to the question of how to choose one or more suitable colors for my condominium. 

I don't want to get all the walls printed, furniture and plants inside, and then think: I don't really like this. Let's try again...

 

 

[longball53098]

I like the idea of buy a can of the white primer and paint a few walls in the various rooms you will paint and then buy a few small cans like a quart and mix a color you like to try. Get several of the color choices and paint the walls you want to see and you will get a good idea what you like and want. Should not be too expensive an experiment and you will get to see in the room the actual color. Then have fun painting

[seajae]

picking a colour off a chart is not easy as they are not always a true replica of the colour and they can change in different light, always look at the colour in natural light not under lights in a store. The decor in a room also can change how the colour looks once on the wall as well plus colours can change the mood of a room, some colours are cool colours while others are warm colors, they can add personal moods as well. Colour was my trade for many years, if you do not have a perceived colour you want then getting someone that can actually tell you what colurs would work best for you can be very helpful(although I think that might be very hard here), best bet is too look for large colour chips, the bigger the better and place them on your walls in different positions so you can see what they will look like under different circumstances. If you decide to try using different tins of paint to find a colour make sure to use a roller and not a brush as that will always stand out after you paint over it and always feather the edge of any paint patch you do

Edited November 30, 2022 by seajae

[unheard]

31 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

But unfortunately that doesn't bring me nearer to the question of how to choose one or more suitable colors for my condominium.

You can try one or several free color visualizers by uploading a picture of your room and then virtually painting it in different colors.

https://www.homestratosphere.com/best-free-virtual-paint-color-software/

It's not a precise method due to the online color representation issues but will get some feel of what you're looking for.

When you decide on the color palette you like then you can order a couple of colors of your preference and paint one of the walls as a sample. You might want just to paint a section of the wall to get a "feel".

If not satisfied then get another color and do it again until you find what you like.

Make sure to use a white primer between the color layers.

One more thing.

The color mixing machines are not particularly great in precisely replicating a unique color code. There will be no exactly matching batches.

If you select your color then buy the full coverage batch from the same store, made by the same mixing machine.

Edited November 30, 2022 by unheard

[dcalaska]

My Professional Painter friend says, ''You can choose any interior color you like as long as it's white, white or white''. Words of wisdom.

If you need color in a room add colored furnishings, art etc.