Right Colours For Home! For August 2021

Colour Stories

Choosing the right colour for your home can be challenging. Our experts are here to help!

Start Small

If you are not sure where to begin your house painting project, it is best to experiment with small areas such as an accent wall or in between rooms. Inspiration can be sought in any form. It can be from anywhere in nature or man-made objects such as a piece of furniture, a rug or even a cutlery item!

Decide the Mood

When looking for house painting colours, take into account the mood of the room. Choose colours based on the way you want to feel when you walk into the room. Every colour brings out any emotion. For a feminine vibe, you can go for light pink. For a powerful ambiance, red can work wonders. For a warm and cosy atmosphere, orange can be a great choice. If you want to create an oasis of peace and calm, blue and green can work perfectly. Using the right colours, you can create your dream home.

Look At Lighting

Picking the paint colour for your home can be a real challenge. Colours have a tendency to look different depending on the amount you can see and the light in the room. Hence, it is a smart thing to look at the colours in different lights right through the day to make your final decision.

Take into account that natural daylight shows the truest colour in a living room, incandescent light brings out warm tones and yellows and fluorescent lighting casts a sharp blue tone.

Check Your Colour Choice

It is a smart thing to test your paint choices on large surfaces of wall or on a board. Since you are aware that different hues with their unique traits can have an uplifting or calming effect, it can also help with reflecting your personality as well.

We hope now you know how best to use individual colours to create a living space that you absolutely love!

For any help regarding painting your home, you can get in touch with our dedicated Berger Express Painting experts. They are just one call away to give you all the information you need in choosing the right paint for long-lasting colours in your home. You can call 1800 103 6030 (Toll-Free number) or SMS ‘XP’ to 56767 for consultation with our team.

Colour Trivia

Colour Facts For August 2021

1. For wall painting designs for hall, yellow, beige and green colour scheme might sound a little outdated. But here it appears in a modern, earthy living room. The light yellow walls paired with brown accents of furniture and green accessories complement each other well. This colour palette creates a feeling of stability, growth and potential and provides a firm foundation for change and creativity. Adding uplifting colours like yellow and orange to the mix can create a sense of renewal whilst holding onto nostalgic elements in your home.
2. Meteor showers are one of nature’s most brilliant shows, each one bringing a unique display for stargazers, including meteor showers glowing in a rainbow of colours. A meteor may appear to give off a flash of white light, similar to the way stars appear. However, some meteors can appear in a variety of colours when captured in a photograph. This is because different chemicals in meteors produce different colours as they burn up while entering the Earth’s atmosphere. Don’t forget to catch this stunning spectacle as Perseids meteor shower will peak between 12th to 13th August 2021.
3. Light tones of yellow is a gorgeous shade that brightens up a room like a field of sunflowers. Rich blues is akin to the stunning Morpho butterfly landing delicately on their petals for nectar. Yellow and blue are two colours that work wonderfully well in any setting. If you’re looking for colour combination ideas for wall painting for hall, yellow brings warmth and optimism and blue calms the spirited yellow and adds some tranquility and peace. As seen in this living room, the yellow walls really pop against the deep blue couch.

Colour Quotes For August 2021

• I don’t paint dreams or nightmares, I paint my own reality.

  - Frida Kahlo

• The painter will produce pictures of little merit if he takes the works of others as his standard.

  - Leonardo da Vinci

• A painting to me is primarily a verb, not a noun, an event first and only secondarily an image.

  - Elaine de Kooning

Colour Tips For August 2021

1. It is no secret that fresh paint on the walls can work as a treat for outdated, boring walls. But there is more to decor than painting the entire wall in one uniform colour. Using masking tape, paint, a steady hand and some inspiration, you can add interest and character to pretty much any room in the house. To recreate this look for living room wall painting, mark a square section with the tape and paint half the way in a contrasting colour to make an impact. Using contrasting colours, as seen in this living room, golden yellow and emerald green add a little structure to a soft, bohemian decor theme.
2. For bedroom colour design ideas, pastel is making a huge comeback, demonstrating that these candy tones are for way more than a nursery. Pastel colours are easy to incorporate and blend well with wooden and white tones. They are also extremely soothing, making it an ideal setup for the bedroom or meditation room. If you’re looking to experiment, earthy tones can look great with pastels. As seen in this bedroom, the beige walls complement the mint green perfectly, creating an easy-breezy vibe for a chill bedroom.
3. Try a splash of colour on your front door to boost curb appeal and make your home more welcoming. If you are looking for colour inspiration for exterior house painting, a combination of orange and sage green is worth a try. The colour orange is associated with vibrant energy. However, it can be hard to pull off. When used in limited doses like seen on the front door here and paired with subtle colours like sage green, it keeps the home exteriors looking balanced and bright.

World Of Colours

Colours & Emotion For August 2021

1. While most people claim to be dreaming in colour, roughly 12% of people say they dream only in black and white! It is interesting to note that in many studies where dreamers have been woken up and asked to pick colours from a chart that match those in their dreams, they have all chosen soft pastel colours! Also fascinating is the fact that people who are under the age of 25 rarely report dreaming in black and white. It has been observed that those over the age of 55, report black and white dreams about 25% of the time. According to studies, it is believed that this difference exists owing to exposure to black and white television. This idea is supported by an older study that revealed that people in the 1940s very rarely reported dreaming in colour!
2. Did you know that no single wavelength of light appears pink? That’s right! Pink requires a blend of red and purple light—colours from opposite ends of the visible spectrum to appear. Easy enough to say but they don't get together, which makes pink an act of wishful thinking, or, to put it bluntly—making pink a made-up colour! If you love pink, how about flaunting your love for it with a pink accent wall in your next hall painting project!

Colours & Fashion For August 2021

Move over leather jackets. It is time to make a glittery statement with a bold metallic jacket! For a casual look, you can opt for a metallic jacket paired with a white tee and black skinny jeans or a skirt. You can complement it with black open-toe ankle leather boots to add some extra style. For an elegant look, you can wear a metallic blazer with a crisp button-up shirt, a white pencil skirt and black ballet heels. How about translating this look on your home walls as well? For a glossy metallic effect on the walls, you can try metallic painting using Berger Silk Illusions Metallic. Besides walls, it is perfect for surfaces in metal and wood too. With its two basic colours, gold and silver, myriad metallic shades can be created.

Colours & Gems For August 2021

1. Shattuckite

   This vivid blue gemstone is known as Shattuckite. A rare copper mineral, it is named after the Shattuck Mine in Bisbee, Arizona where it was first discovered. It is occasionally formed within the Quartz crystals right below the top layer. Shattuckite is considered a stone of intuition and psychic abilities. This copper silicate is believed to bring clarity to the mind, heart and throat, strengthening one’s ability to speak with honesty. Mottled in pattern, it looks as if water paint has been applied over it for a watercolour effect! When polished the right way, Shattuckite forms patterns of red and blue looking elegant and beautiful!

2. Eudialyte

   Discovered in 1819 by F. Stromeyer in the Julianehaab district of Greenland, this beautiful gemstone is called Eudialyte. Its name is derived from the Greek phrase “eu dialytos”, meaning "well decomposable" or “easily dissolvable”. It is a rare cyclosilicate mineral flaunting distinctive colours of red-violet magenta, red, pink, blue, yellow and an attractive brown. Eudialyte has gained the nickname of “The stone of the heartland” due to its connection to the energies of unconditional love and its ability to root such energies into the Earth plane through feelings, thoughts and manifestations.

Colours & Nature For August 2021

1. Cosmos

   The pretty flower that you are looking at is known as Cosmos. It is an annual flower that sits atop long, slender stems. The flower comes in vibrant colours such as pink, red, yellow, orange and white. It has a height of about 6 feet and has a ferny foliage of extremely delicate texture. Growing easily from seeds, Cosmos even survives in poor soil conditions! Cosmos grows in both beds as well as containers. Ideal as decorations, it also makes great cut flowers. It is perfect for attracting bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and enticing insects in the garden. We think it would be a lovely idea to pay a beautiful ode to the Cosmos flower using it as a house colour.

2. Rainbow Grasshopper

   What you are looking at is called the Rainbow Grasshopper and no, the colours on the body of the creature are not photoshopped! It was first mentioned in the year 1843 by the German entomologist Toussaint de Charpentier. Interestingly, this insect goes by many names such as Dactylotum bicolour, painted grasshopper or the barber pole grasshopper. It is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in the United States, Northern Mexico and Canada. This insect displays aposematism that means warning colouration. A wonder of nature, it does not possess wings and lacks the ability to fly, unlike its other counterparts!

Decor

Best Vastu Colours for Living Room

Set the right vibe with these colours

The living room is a place for gathering and entertainment. Whether you frequently have guests over or love spending time with your family, the living room is a spot in the house for getting together. It needs to be comfortable at the same time lively to create an ambiance for pleasant moments with the people you love. It is important for the room to have a positive vibe which can be achieved by using Vastu approved home colours ideas:

Vastu living room colour #1: Green for rejuvenation

Green is a soothing colour since it is associated with the natural world. In Vastu, green also represents growth and healing. If you prefer dark colours, hunter green or emerald green is perfect. If your choice is light colours, you can try sage green or mint green. You can infuse a hint of green in the living room with an accent wall, decor or plants. Brown furniture and beige decor pieces complement green perfectly.

Vastu living room colour #2: Yellow for optimism

Yellow is a colour that brightens up the space almost instantly and perks up moods. In Vastu, yellow represents optimism and wealth. When used in moderation, in accent walls, false ceilings or painted over trimmings, this bright colour will infuse the space with a positive vibe.

Vastu living room colour #3: Beige for relaxation

Beige is associated with clarity and calmness, creating a perfect ambiance for a conversation with a loved one. It is easy to blend beige into any existing colour palette and any decor style by switching out the curtains, rugs or throw pillows. If you’re on the lookout for home colour combinations, beige pairs well with all colours on this list!

Vastu living room colour #4: Light pink for warmth

According to the principles of Vastu, light pink fosters warmth and a feeling of oneness. It is a perfect tone to channel a pleasant atmosphere in the living room and enjoy thoughtful conversations with family and guests.

Before choosing these colours, consider the direction of the room, the amount of sunlight it gets and what furniture it already has. This will help you choose the colour palette that is right for you. We recommend using these colours as a primary colour and combine with contrasting hues in small doses.

DIY Home Painting Ideas

Recreate these paint ideas in less than a weekend

If you’re looking for a quick upgrade to your home that goes beyond room interior painting, there are many quick and easy home painting ideas you can tackle in a weekend. From revamping old furniture to refreshing the kitchen with painted cabinets, here is some dose of inspiration for your next DIY home makeover project!

Use gold paint to make boring pieces glamorous

Adding an accent colour like gold to plain pieces is a great way to make a big impact. All it takes is some gold spray paint from Berger iPaint range and a little bit of imagination! We personally love how an old frame has been upcycled in this picture.

Add style to key furniture pieces

If you are looking for an easy and quick way to add some drama to your room, you can style key furniture pieces using tester paints alone. We love how this TV console cabinet has been revamped using red enamel paint. So simple and yet so effective. You can recreate this look easily with the use of Berger iPaint Enamel Paint, available in tones of monochrome, metallic and bright hues!

Paint kitchen cabinets

Why restrict yourself to room wall painting when you can create a similar impact by painting key pieces. This is a great way to refresh a tired looking kitchen on a budget. And while it isn’t the easiest painting idea, with a little bit of research, you can easily DIY this project. For best results, it is recommended to remove cabinet doors and paint them on a flat surface, like the floor. Ensure that you protect the floor with sheeting to prevent from any paint spills.

Heres Why Roof Waterproofing Should Not Be Ignored

The roof comes close in contact with rain and sun

If your home’s ceiling shows signs of dampness and leakage, chances are that the roof is not waterproofed. Since the roof comes in close contact with rain and sun, it is important to safeguard it with proper water drainage and robust roof waterproofing solutions like Berger Home Shield. Waterproofing can either be carried out during the construction or while doing maintenance work. Whatever stage you’re at, here’s why you should not ignore roof waterproofing:

Waterproofing roof during construction

The best time to incorporate waterproofing solutions is during the construction phase. It is important to speak to your builder/architect and understand what waterproofing systems are being incorporated. To save costs, some contractors might skip this important step or incorporate cheap, alternative methods like Chunna. Also, seek clarity on the warranty of the waterproofing systems and if possible, have a contract in place. A good waterproofing solution, like Berger Home Shield, will last anytime between 7 to 10 years, depending on several external and internal factors. If you take these important steps in the construction phase, you will avoid a lot of repair expenses in the future!

Waterproofing roof during maintenance

Water seeping through small hairline cracks can cause huge damage to the home interiors. It can spoil your home interiors and furniture and the growth of mould in damp places poses a health risk to the inhabitants. To prevent such avoidable situations, it is important to carry out regular maintenance work and get the health of your roof, ceiling and walls checked with a Moisture Meter. Depending on the rating of the meter, your Home Shield expert will prescribe roof leakage solutions and products and treatment to fix any cracks and dampness in the home exteriors and interiors.

Colours & Ancient Sciences

Feng Shui For August 2021

Read on for some impressive Feng Shui paintings for your living room.

Feng Shui Painting For Walls!

The living room is the face of the whole house and also a place to get together and host guests. The vibes around your living space influences your creativity, passion, growth and success. In the world of Feng Shui, Feng Shui paintings for living room are believed to bring positive energies to the entire house. They are known to neutralise many unlucky points in the house. Hence, proper care must be taken to choose the right Feng Shui painting for the living room. Let’s get straight to it.

Landscape painting

Landscape painting is one of the most popular paintings in the world of Feng Shui. Water paintings showcase the natural scenery such as beautiful mountains, water, green trees and flowing rivers. Mountains show solidity while running water represents flow and abundance, ideal for a home.

Carp and Peony painting

Common carp represents luck and is believed to drive away disease and help prevent natural disasters. Peony stands for beauty and prosperity. According to the legend from ancient times, the peony is said to be the god of flowers. Hanging carp and peony paintings is believed to bring economic stability to the house.

Phoenix painting

Phoenix is a mythological creature in Feng Shui that is considered to bring money and good fortune. As per mythology, it is believed to regenerate cyclically or be reborn from its own ashes. Hence, it is believed to represent rebirth and purification in Feng Shui. It is also one of the four celestial animals, also sometimes known as the red raven in Feng Shui.

Phoenix is a symbol of advancement in work and exudes elegance to the living space. It is a popular painting model, attracting the eye of onlookers.

Bamboo painting

Bamboo is a tree that symbolises endurance. Painting of bamboo means to rise up despite hardship and overcome the adversities of life. It also stands for strength and fortune. Hanging a bamboo painting on the walls of the living room is said to be beneficial.

We hope you find these tips helpful and reap the benefits of Feng Shui paintings!

Reiki For August 2021

Explore the seven chakras and the colours associated with them.

Chakras and Colours!

There are seven chakras within our body. They are the energy centres that promote balance and harmony. You will come across many Reiki chakra symbols during your Reiki journey, each one with a deep and distinct meaning. These seven chakras can be harnessed with the help of specific colours. Dive right in to know more.

1. The Root Chakra: Red Colour

The first chakra is known as the sacral or root chakra. Red is associated with the root chakra. Dress up in this colour when you want to feel in control of situations.

2. The Sacral Chakra: Orange Colour

The sacral chakra is the hub of all your creative experiences. The sacral chakra is the driving force to enjoy life. You can harness this chakra with orange-toned clothing.

3. The Solar Plexus Chakra: Yellow Colour

The chakra is associated with your ability to know the ‘real you’. Wear yellow when you want to activate this chakra to have clarity of thoughts.

4. The Heart Chakra: Green Colour

The heart chakra is the centre of love for yourself and those around you. Wear green fabrics to stimulate this chakra and surround yourself with the positive vibrations of this colour.

5. The Throat Chakra: Blue Colour

This chakra is all about expressing your thoughts. Blue colour is associated with this chakra. It is blissful, calm and clear. If you have a job interview or have a speech to give, wearing a piece of blue clothing can help you communicate effectively.

6. The Third Eye Chakra: Indigo Colour

The third eye chakra brings you closer to the spiritual world. Indigo is the colour associated with this third eye chakra. You could use indigo in your clothing to connect with your spiritual side.

7. The Crown Chakra: Violet Colour

The crown chakra is believed to be the most subtle of all the chakras. The highest vibrating colour that is violet is associated with the crown chakra. When you feel like connecting to your inner self, you can wear violet.

Hope you found this article helpful!

Vaastu For August 2021

Read on for some Vaastu-compliant colours for your living space.

Colours for living room walls 

Colours play a huge role in making a room visually appealing. According to our colour experts, every room can be made beautiful using different colours on the walls.

Our Vaastu experts say that you can follow Vastu Shastra colour tips for living room to make the room airy and attract positivity. Colours such as green, yellow, blue and white can work like magic. However, it is best to refrain from using black or red or any other dark colour for the room as they are believed to attract negativity.

Colours for master bedroom walls

Your master bedroom, the king of all rooms, is meant for rejuvenation after a long day of work. Vaastu colours for the master bedroom can be pink, mauve, blue and light green. These colours symbolise prosperity and also induce sleep.

Colours for kids room walls

The Vaastu colours for the kids room can include light green, light pink, light blue, light yellow or lavender as it can improve the child’s focus and enhance personality.

Colours for kitchen walls

The kitchen is the heart of the home – this is where all the good food is cooked. Light chocolate, saffron, peach, orange or woody green are wall colours our experts swear by! According to Vaastu, these colours are believed to increase the appetite and metabolism, and also speed up the digestion process of an individual. The colours also stand for purity, good health and energy, making it the perfect choice for the kitchen.

Colour for dining room walls

Dining room is a place where we eat food and catch up with family. According to Vaastu, the dining space should flaunt orange, green or pink walls. These colours are believed to bring prosperity and good health.

Hope you find this article useful and you incorporate the Vaastu colours recommended to reap its benefits! For guidance with home painting, call our toll-free number – 1800 103 6030 or send an SMS ‘XP‘ to 56767.