Very rarely we think that our environment contributes in a large way to our state of mind. In fact, we discount these things and attribute them to the pollution that hits us as we commute to and from work. What we don’t realise is that the ambience that we spend most of our time in is what actually contributes to our moods. Just take a step back and think about this: when you are in a brightly coloured room that has soft lighting and a lively air to it, you feel your spirits lift as well. When you are in a dull room that seems to be a bit gloomy, you will find yourself getting depressed too. How do you get the right kind of ambience then? Talk to an adept painter to get some ideas that could work for you.

Colours

Deciding on the appearance and ambience of your room need thought and care. These are not decisions that are made over a cup of coffee. You need to weigh the pros and cons and try and figure out how you can do this, without burning a hole in your wallet. One of the things that contribute to this is the colour of the wall. To begin with, it makes sense to identify the rooms in your home and decide on how you are going to use them. Since most of the spaces are clearly designated, this is not too much of a problem. However, there could be a few places at home that you are clueless about. What colour would you like to paint the landing? Or do you think grey would look good in an attic? Should your bathroom wall be blue? These are just few of the many questions you could ask a contractor to help you with.

Textures

This has become the next big thing in home décor. Though there are a million choices of textured wallpaper, it cannot be as good and as long-lasting as good textured paint. The biggest advantage of having a textured wall is that it gives you some dimension and a certain feeling of depth that you will not get when you apply just a coat of paint. You can also plan on getting a texture that looks and feels like wood. These are not things that you can decide on your own – you certainly need some professional advice from a painter who knows about walls, textures, and painting.