Choosing Paint Colours According To The Materials In Your House For May 2021

Colour Stories

Pick out paint colours according to the materials in your house.

Choosing a colour to paint could be baffling at times. When you are not sure about a paint colour, it is best to stop and consider the minor details of the materials that are already present around the house.

Your favourite clothes and homes' pieces can be an inspiration for your choice of paint colours.

Initially, begin by setting the mood for each room. Consider tables, chairs, sofas, floor and wardrobe. For instance, for wood, it's nice to incorporate some contrast.

Light Wood + Sheer Pink

For wooden floors, we suggest going with a blond and bleached colour that complements the flooring. You can try Sheer Pink from Berger Paints to go with your light wooden flooring

Warm Wood + Glorious Green

A warmer shade of wooden flooring blends well with Glorious Green from Berger Paints. The warmth of the honey-toned colour shows up well against medium green. It's definitively attractive and low key.

Dark Wood + Pearl Blue

If you'd like to play up the dark wooden colour of your furniture or doors use Pearl Blue from Berger Paints on your walls for a cosy plus a homely feeling. The incredibly rich organic colour of wood creates a calming space when combined with blue.

Brick + Barbizon Blue

An interior brick wall can be considered a quirky feature in the house that can add a unique touch to any room. Combining the natural material with a complimentary shade of Barbizon Blue from Berger Paints will keep the space feeling bright. It creates a nice contrast and feels less formal.

Brick + Bella Mint

Another option for bricks is going with green. Bella Mint by Berger Paints is just the right mix to complement your brick walls. The organic touch that the brick walls bring to the room along with a shade of green is a timeless treasure.

Metallic + Rembrant Blue

Dark blue walls set the tone for any room in combination with cooler metallic or metal finishes, such as chrome, pewter, or stainless steel. Rembrant Blue by Berger Paints blends with the environment perfectly. Achieve elegant yet practical results with this combination.

Stone + Ground Nutmeg

Natural stone walls go well with brown. Ground Nutmeg by Berger Paints is one such colour that lends a homely cosy ambience. It is a dark-toned colour that will add fascinating looks to your home.

Colour Trivia

Colour Facts For May 2021

1. Your living room is a place where you entertain your guests and that is the place where you want to showcase your own personality through your walls. With texture paints Moon Rock or Flora, you can create an energetic and motivational atmosphere that complements your home decor too. These textured paints are high in demand as they give your walls a special effect and are easily available. The best part - New patterns are very easy to replicate and no special training is required. Any painter with a little bit of painting experience can create these patterns without much hassles. Hence, these designs are user friendly and 100% replication is guaranteed. New design application does not depend on workmanship but on the product and the tool used. Make proper use of a proper tool to create designs as per the shade book!
2. What is your favourite colour? Is it blue? Many marketing companies and researchers conducted surveys across the globe to find out what people’s favourite colours are. Blue is by far the most popular colour. We, humans, favour a colour that gives out good vibes and hence, the colour BLUE. It has a calming effect on everyone around and most of the time we prefer to be calm rather than be stimulated or depressed by other colours. You can opt for textured paints like Nova or Twirl by Berger Paints to turn your boring walls into a piece of art! You can change the entire mood of your room with these texture paints in a lovely blue hue.
3. Have you ever wondered why are clouds fluffy and white like snow? Here’s the answer! Simply put, in a cloud, sunlight is scattered in equal amounts. What this means is that the sunlight continues to remain white, giving clouds their distinctive white appearance. How about bringing the clouds into your room? Texture paints like Clouds from Berger Silk Illusion paints lets you do just that! You can use such textured paints and bring nature indoors.

Colour Quotes For May 2021

• All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind.

  - Bob Ross

• Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.

  - Pablo Picasso

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

  - Frida Kahlo

Colour Tips For May 2021

1. Our bedroom is a place where we get most comfortable after a tiring day and spend quality time with our partner. It is important that one can call it their own. For that personal touch, wall colours play a big role. We often feel overwhelmed picking up perfect colours for bedrooms. Well, we are here to help! To break the monotony, the shade GINGER BREAD BOY (7DI630) will be perfect to make your bedroom aesthetics look chic. CLOUD-WISPED SKY (5P1138) is also a very soothing colour for creating a peaceful vibe. Hope these bedroom colour ideas were exciting enough for you to choose that perfect shade.
2. Home is the one place that keeps us balanced. The key to making a home balanced is to choose the right colour paint. We recommend selecting one special wall and let your imagination run wild. It will not only bring that wow factor but will also give a unique character to your home interiors. With the right shade on the wall and a few dainty pieces of accents, you can make a home look astonishingly beautiful. Let it be your bedroom, your kid’s room or be it your kitchen, our wide variety of paint colours will surely satisfy your inner décor spirit.
3. Picking the right exterior house paint colour can be crucial. It is important as it gives the first impression about your home and personality not only to your friends but even to a stranger! Choosing the right house exterior colours can be tough especially for the Indian climate. We suggest keeping it simple. You can choose to set a theme according to your interior or simply by the colour tones. You can go bright and create a statement with bright yellow or keep it slick with a traditional brown.

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Colours & Emotion For May 2021

1. Did you know that a cool or warm tone in colour influences different emotions greatly? Check out the picture above. Warm colours range from red, orange and yellow and are attention-grabbing colours. They can evoke feelings of joy, energy and optimism. Cool colours are green, blue and purple. They are considered calming and work as an expression of all things serene and divine. Interesting, isn’t it? You can use this insight for your home interiors as well as home exterior design.
2. Happy colours are bright colours like pink, yellow and red. Pastel colours such as peach or lilac can also have an uplifting effect on your mood. Red is often linked with love and promotes a feeling of warmth. Sad colours are dark and muted colours such as grey, black, deep blue and even white which evokes feelings of grief and therefore sets a dull and melancholic mood. Now that you are aware of these facts, make sure to use colours carefully and according to the mood you wish to set in a space.

Colours & Fashion For May 2021

Fashion and colours are like two sides of the same coin as both of them build a foundation on some spectacular colour combinations. Olive green and pink are two beautiful colours that create a great look and complement each other well. They are subtle and eye-catching at the same time. This combination works well for not only clothes but also accessories like handbags. You can use texture paint in this stunning combination in a bedroom for a trendy look. From the above combination, we can see how fashion and colours play an integral role to complete each other. Do try this combination and see the magic unfold!

Colours & Gems For May 2021

1. Watermelon Tourmaline

   Gems are truly enchanting with their wonderful spark and lovely colours. One such gem is Watermelon Tourmaline. As the name suggests, Watermelon Tourmaline has a juicy burst of colours, reminding us of the fresh summer fruit, Watermelon. Don’t believe us? Take a look at the photograph to see for yourself! The term ‘tourmaline’ was derived from the Singhalese phrase, ‘Tura Mali’, meaning “stone mixed with vibrant colours”, and the word watermelon comes from the fruit itself. This gem is found in Madagascar, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria and the United States. It is regarded as one of the most eye-catching gems with its outstanding colours.

2. Rose Quartz

   What you are looking at is the beautiful gemstone Rose Quartz. Just as the colour suggests, Rose quartz is pink in colour and is found in Madagascar, Namibia, Mozambique, Brazil, South Africa, India and Sri Lanka. Rose quartz is perhaps best known for being the stone of unconditional love. It is believed that Rose quartz emits a strong vibration of love, joy and emotional healing. In the modern world, it is often used as a piece of décor and in jewellery. It is probably the most unique colour to be found in gems. The beautiful powdery pink colour of the rose quartz is extremely soothing and serene to look at. Berger Paints has colourful powder coating which is used as a protective and decorative finish. You can check out the range on the website.

Colours & Nature For May 2021

1. Boto Amazon River Dolphin

   When we picture dolphins, we usually imagine a blue colour animal living in brackish water or in the ocean. However, take a look at the creature in the photograph. It is the Amazon River Dolphin, also known as the pink river dolphin or boto. It is totally different as it lives in fresh water and is light pink in colour! Its colour is enchanting and brings a fresh and calm look to nature.

2. Victoria Crowned Pigeon

   The photograph that you see above is of the Victoria Crowned Pigeon. A strikingly beautiful bird found in New Guinea, it is named none after Queen Victoria herself! This bird has extremely eye-catching, powdery blue feathers with maroon eyes. Owing to its elaborate crest that looks almost like a stunning display of dark blue lace with vivid white tips, this bird can easily be mistaken for a peacock! Looking at this bird we can see how wonderful nature is with its beautiful elements. This bird is a great example of the wonders of nature! How about using this blue hue of the bird as a wall colour on your favourite wall? We think this is the best colour for room in all kinds of home, be it modern or contemporary.

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Which Is Better Distemper Or Paint?

What is better - Distemper or paint? Read the article to find out!

Which is Better: Distemper or Paint?

If you have ever gotten your home painted by hiring a local painter, at least 4 out of 10 of you would have observed the painter use and recommend distemper paint instead of emulsion to paint the walls.

What is the difference between the both, they are both paints after all, which one is cheaper, which one lasts longer? Let us go ahead and answer some of these frequently asked questions.

Distemper paint is a much older type of paint made using chalk, lime and pigment. They are water-based or oil-based. The use of distemper paint goes back decades.

Distemper colour is far less durable as compared to emulsion paint and usually needs 2 coats, but no primer. It is popularly used for rental apartments that need a fresh coat of paint every year or so. Distemper paint is also not fully washable, and the colour fades over time while emulsion paints do not fade.

Emulsion paints came later, and are made using a variety of chemical pigments bound together and suspended in water to form an emulsion. Emulsion paints are available in matte, shining and silky finishes and are much more durable and washable as compared to distempers. The range of shades and finishes for emulsion paints is much wider than that for distemper paints.

So, if you are very particular and picky about shades - this will be important while making a decision.

When you need to decide between distemper and emulsion - ask yourself if you want a long-term durable and washable solution or are looking for a cheaper solution and if a compromise on durability is okay?

Not to forget that distempers have a strong distinctive odour while emulsion emits a relatively lesser odour.

Berger Paints India has gone further ahead to innovate and bring different solutions in our emulsion range - with categories such as Easy Clean Fresh washable emulsion with a pleasant fragrance to Silk Breathe Easy emulsion that reduces indoor pollution and protects the surface from bacteria and virus. Explore our range on our website.

You can also call our toll-free number or book an appointment with our colour experts who can help you make the final pick between distemper and emulsion!

Interesting Ways To Decorate A Blank Wall!

Easy peasy ideas to turn a blank wall into an accent wall!

Just moved into a new home or bored of looking at the empty blank walls? You have landed at the right place as we are going to suggest some interesting, fun and inexpensive house wall designs and ideas and turn them into an accent wall that you can show off to others (or capture thousands of selfies or photos for the gram).

First of all, identify the wall - it is important to know if the wall is in the living room or bedroom or kid’s room and choose your way to personalise the space accordingly.

We are going to share our wall design ideas basis whether the makeover requires you to hammer nails into the walls, ideas that don’t need you to drill/damage walls, wall stickers and ideas using paints!

Things that you can hang on the blank wall by using nails:

A beautiful painting that you painted or brought will definitely be a conversation starter at dinners! You can also hang a number of framed quotes and favourite characters from movies and sitcoms that you love. Creating wall memorabilia is a great way to preserve souvenirs - get all those movie ticket stubs, flight tickets, polaroids, handwritten notes - frame and show off! You can also print out your favourite pictures of yourself and your family - that’s a given. If you love mirrors (think of beautiful Airbnb spaces), then you can add all size and shapes of mirrors on the wall!

Not comfortable having so many nails drilled into your wall? No problem: You can use tack-it adhesive, stickable nails or hooks as an alternative. Just keep in mind not to hang anything too heavy. You can stick your kid’s drawings and artwork, a macramé wall decor, wooden frames or cloth tapestry! These are more temporary in nature, so you can keep changing every few months once you get bored.

Apart from these, we have some more fun ideas to decorate the blank wall too: Our newly-launched wall stickers are the perfect way to decorate a blank wall in your kid’s room or living room/study room. Do check out the range on our website.

If you have an artistic side that you would like to explore, our DIY stencil or glow in the dark kit is perfect to beautify that blank wall! Explore different stencil designs like Diya, Birdie or Flora! We can’t wait to see how you finally decorate the blank wall!

Colours To Avoid For Bedroom Walls

Know which colours to avoid when painting your bedroom.

If you are planning to paint your bedroom, you must have started researching for bedroom paint ideas, and hence arrived here. Choosing colours for a painting job is an important decision, which should be well thought and consulted with other family members - as you will probably not repaint for a couple of years minimum, and even be stuck with it for 5+ years!

While you may really like some colours personally, they may not be the best options for the walls. A good example of the same is if you really like the colour red, do you actually want it in your bedroom because red evokes emotions like energy and even anger. The bedroom being a space where you want to unwind, relax and be able to sleep well, red may not be a good choice of colour.

Two other colours we recommend not to use in a bedroom space is white and light grey - these cool colours can be avoided as white may remind one of hospitals and clinics, and overall both colours may feel gloomy at times. You may debate that white adds brightness and airiness to the room, but you can opt for some other light tones of beige, cream or peach for the same!

An obvious colour to avoid is black or for that matter extremely dark shades of brown, purple, green or blue. While purple and dark blue hues could look good on one accent wall, if you plan to paint all four walls in dark tones, it may end up making your space feel too confined and dark.

You may also want to avoid overly bright shades like orange as they may take the focus away from your decor and not be soothing at all. So now that we have covered colours to avoid when choosing a bedroom paint design, you can start shortlisting some colours that you like and also preview them in a bedroom set up right from our visualizer app or virtual painter.

Colours & Ancient Sciences

Feng Shui For May 2021

Read on to know how to reap the benefits of Feng Shui using the five elements.

Feng Shui For Your Living Space!

Feng Shui comes from the Chinese words, ‘Feng and "Shui" which translate to mean “wind” and “water," respectively. When paired with colours, Feng Shui can bring good vibrations into your home to maintain balance and harmony.

Let’s have a look at some best wall colours that can create a home that is vibrant and beautiful:

Yellow (Fire or Earth element)

Yellow is the Feng Shui colour of sunlight which can brighten any home. Yellow colour creates a cosy environment; besides it is conducive for growth, nourishment and to uplift your mood. Using the yellow colour in your home can bring in warmth and positive vibes.

Green (Wood element)

Green is the Feng Shui colour of renewal, good health and rejuvenation. When paired with the colour red, it balances the whole body by bringing healing Feng Shui vibrations from nature.

Orange (Fire element)

The colour orange is known as a "social" colour, as it promotes open-mindedness and optimism and also generates Feng Shui vibrations to have lively conversations and memorable moments in your house.

White (Metal element)

White is not only the colour that contains all other colours but also the Feng Shui colour of innocence. A pure white space seems extremely satisfying as it makes the space look bigger and creates an environment for the commencement of new beginnings.

Blue (Water element)

Under the colour blue falls a variety of colours ranging from sky blue to aqua blue. Blue is a magnificent Feng Shui colour that promotes tranquillity and adds to your home a serene look. It can maintain peace and keep the household calm when used in the best areas of your home like: East, Southeast, and North.

Grey (Metal element)

Grey can bring beautiful Feng Shui energy to any space, which can attract positivity and good vibes. The best spaces to use it in is: West (Creativity), Northwest and North (Career).

Hope you find these Feng Shui tips useful!

Reiki For May 2021

Gain insight into Reiki chakras and colours to reap their benefits.

Reiki Chakras and Colours!

Colours and Reiki go hand in hand. During a Reiki session, people often see beautiful colours which most likely determine their healing process. As always, colours play an important role in this process as each colour has a deep meaning to it.

The colours themselves are an indication that one is letting go and is aware of the energy flowing through their body. These colours relate to the” Chakras” which are the energy centres of the body.

There are 7 Chakras, each with a reiki chakra color. Let’s delve right into it.

Violet (Crown)

Violet is associated with power, both earthly and spiritual. When these colours are seen, it indicates detachment from problems and stress and spiritual consciousness.

Indigo (Third eye)

Indigo is associated with psychic ability. In healing, Indigo is used for promoting wisdom, vision and reassurance.

Sky blue (Throat)

Sky Blue is the colour of spirituality, inspiration and inner peace. This colour heals by promoting self-expression and communication. It helps to calm and cool down the body, both physically and mentally.

Green (Heart)

It is quite common to link red with the heart, however in Reiki, green is the colour that heals. Green signifies balance and peace and when the body is being healed, it invokes the deep feelings and emotions that are embedded in the heart.

Yellow (Solar Plexus)

Yellow symbolises intellect, creativity, happiness and the power of persuasion. In healing, use yellow to promote clarity of thought and to reflect upon the purpose of life and the action one takes.

Orange (Sacral)

Orange symbolises the individual’s relationship to the external world, with regards to his or her wants and their satisfaction. When a person is being healed, it enhances the relationship of one to himself and others.

Red (Base)

Red symbolises energy, strength, courage, creativity, warmth and security. In healing, it helps a person retrieve stability in life.

Hence, we can see how colours can greatly be used in Reiki.

To conclude, “A colour a day keeps the doctor away, So colour yourself healthy, wealthy and wise.”

—Lilian Verner Bonds

Vaastu For May 2021

Here are some of the perfect Vaastu home colours for positive vibes and a healthy aura.

Vaastu Colours for The Living Space

It has been said that for a house to become a home, it needs to radiate the correct energy. This has been promoted by Vaastu Shastra which is an ancient guide for a positive home. Colour has been an important part of Vaastu right from the start as it plays a paramount role in balancing our body, mind and spirit. The different colours enlighten our home with radiance and instil positivity.

Vaastu Colours for The Living Room

Our living room represents our charisma and individuality; hence it must be the most beautiful and expressive place to lounge in. We must select the colour that best defines us and what we believe in while keeping in mind the Vaastu principles.

These are a few great Vaastu colours to use in your living room:

White- White is associated with purity and goodness

Light Pink- Fosters warmth in your living room

Cream- Instills beauty and charm

Vaastu Colours for A Dining Room

The dining room is an integral part of our home. It is a place to promote growth and nourishment. The best direction for a dining room to be situated is in the east or the south-east.

Given here are some colours that support assimilation, fusion and digestion in one's system and hence are the best for a dining room:

Light Orange- Promotes happiness and joy while instilling creativity

Peach- Promotes rejuvenation and healing

Yellow- Displays honour and enlightenment

Vaastu Colours for A Bedroom

The bedroom should be located in the south-west of the house to promote peace and relaxation.

Here are some Vastu tips for bedroom wall color

Light Brown- Fosters a healthy lifestyle

Mauve- Calms emotions and promotes good dreams

Shades of Pink- Symbolises gratitude and love

Vaastu is one of the key elements to promote prosperity and happiness in one’s home, unfolding the deeper meaning of every colour and its importance in our life.

Hope that using Vaastu can help you lead a better life!