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The starting point would be a consideration of the colour to paint this new room under renovation.  Consider all the variables that affect colour appearance, including size of the space, the quality and quantity of natural and artificial light the room receives, colours of existing fittings (carpet, tiles, built-in cupboards etc, colours of new furnishings and soft accessories to be incorporated, the end user's personal relationship with colour, the mood you want the room to radiate as well as a consideration of the colour scheme you want to work with.  Are there any architectural features of interest worthy of highlighting in a different colour?

Dark colours make small and dark spaces look even smaller than they actually are, so the size of the room and lighting effects are important factors to be considered as mentioned above. Lighter colours open up smaller spaces, so look at the colour intensity prior to painting it on your walls.  Request for a sample colour so that you paint a segment of the wall and observe colour changes throughout the day and under artifical light.

Be careful where you draw design inspiration from, bearing in mind that what you see in magazines or at a friends house will not always work out as well for your personalized space.  Besides, your child's bedroom is a completely different entity which deserves an identity of its own.

Depending on the architectural plan of your home, ensure that the colours you choose for the child's bedroom flow with the rest of the colours in your home.  Colour is always seen in infinite combinations, so strive to bring visual balance and harmony to your decor scheme.  Choose colours that aid rest, promote relaxation and create a cosy atmosphere for your little one's comfort.  If you are going for an accent/focal wall colour, ensure that the colours you choose flow well into each other and pick up colour details in your accessories. Slightly more intense colours can be incorporated in soft-furnishings to add a little colour drama to the room. However, remember to avoid high contrast colours as these create overstimulated enviroments and are not the least bit pleasant to look at .

A visit to your local Jacks Paint and Hardware Store will provide you with an array of Panache's colours as viewed on their Colour Studio Display Stand.  A Panache Colour Fantasizer CD Rom could also be purchased whilst you are still in store to give you an idea of what the room under question would look like with the new colour/s.

Once the colour has been finalised, it is also important to consider the furniture you are bringing in. Avoid cluttering small spaces as this creates congestion and this set up is not ideal for a childs bedroom. Try to make the best use of the space you have and use intelligently designed ergonomic furniture with (for example) 2-in-1 functions, such as a bed with storage space by its base.

Please ensure that the walls have been properly prepared by a professional painter before the paint application process begins.  This will guarantee a stunning paint finish to the new bedroom.  Panache has a team of qualified Contract Painters who could be of good use on any painting project you may have lined up in your home.

When it comes to the safety and well-being of your precious little ones, you need to know that you are using the best product for your paint project.  The entire Panache paint range is 100% guaranteed lead free and is perfect for use not only in your child's bedroom, but the entire home.

All Panache paint products above-mentioned are available exclusively at all Jacks Paint and Hardware stores nationwide.

Information Supplied by Helen Gurura (Colour Design Consultant)

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Toni Stella (Training Director for panache Paint Academy)