If you want to add joy to your life, your walls are a good place to start.
To increase the happiness quotient, include one of the primaries:red, yellow, or blue.
You’ve achieved the goal by stepping into the space and feeling happy.
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Trendy shades like teal, goldenrod, and persimmon offer a contemporary take on the classic trio.
For the walls, Wadden suggests Alabaster SW 7008.
Thisneutral paint colorcan comfortably cover a large room without overpowering the space.
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“Perfect for any space, it complements all furniture and decor.”
Happy Paints for Bedrooms
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A happy bedroom isa restful one.
“This welcoming yellow is one of our most popular,” Wadden says of Friendly Yellow SW 6680.
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Then, decide where you want to let this happy shade play.
Wherever you pick, incorporate neutrals and wood tones on the other locations for balance.
Overjoy SW 6689 is a happy paint color that looks great in kitchens.
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“It’s best for communal spaces, where its cheery vibes will encourage laughter and conversation.”
Instead, pick a hue you love and find it in a softer shade for yourbathroom paint color.
Fans of jewel-toned plum, for example, would love the joy-evoking Orchid from Sherwin-Williams.
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“Like its namesake, Orchid is an elegant purple,” says Sue.
“It’s relaxing and is subdued enough to be used in the whole room if desired.”
Examine the adjacent spaces and pick up on a happy paint color to pull into your entry.
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