Choosing paint colors for stripes in a room is just like picking out colors for any interior project.

Your main goal is to plan out the decorating scheme and what exactly you want the end result to be. Stripes don't have to be that difficult to do. There are a few simple steps and items to consider. Here are a few basic tips for you before you start to paint stripes in a room.

Materials Needed

1. Roller and brushes
2. Plastic to protect floor
3. Ladder
4. Painting tape
5. Clean up rags
6. Level
7. Plastic edger for around baseboard and floors
8. Two colors of paint and two painting sticks to stir

Balance is the key to using any color when decorating. When choosing colors to paint stripes think about the overall feel you want for the room. Do you want to make a bold statement? Think about the primary color wheel and how you can take lighter or darker shades off of a couple of the primary colors. Let's walk through a couple of techniques for you to think about when painting stripes in a room.

One of the first steps after choosing your paint colors, is to decide how large you want your stripes to be. There is no set standard on how wipe the stripe show be.

If you want to go real funky, you can make the stripes larger. For a more relaxed look, create your stripes about two to three inches wide. Also decide how many walls you want to paint with stripes. Do you want the stripes to go all the way up and down a wall or walls?



Before you do all the plan and prep work, think about fabrics and what options you may have. Check out over two thousand patterns that will definitely spruce up your interior.

You have the option of painting the bottom part or top part with the stripes. If you do this you can wallpaper or paint the other rest of it. I do recommend with an eight foot ceiling to go either 3 feet with one and five feet with the other. This once again creates a great visual and a solid balanced look.

Do you want to create a warm and soothing look by using neutral tones?

This simple illustration shows you a full wall done in stripes. One lighter tone in the purple family and one bolder tone. With colors like this you can have the options of making a statement by doing all four walls. If you want a soft look, do just one wall in stripes and the rest in paint.

Use your accents and accessories to bring in one or two more complimentary colors. Off white furniture, stark white for a crisp look, or wood would look nice. Hard wood floors or a plush matching carpet would send this room into a new dimension. Whatever you decide with these options, make sure the entire room blends well and also compliments in colors other rooms nearby.

This illustration gives you an idea of doing part of the wall or walls in solid paint and part in stripes. Of course you can match any colors to use, but these colors can be used if choosing a theme also.

Your bathroom may adjoin the room you are choosing the colors for stripes. If you are doing this project in a bedroom, think about complimentary accents and accessories that will blend in and balance the room or rooms.

One of the most imporatant aspects of painting a room in stripes is to use the level and tape to make sure your stripes are even all the way across. Painting tape is designed to be easily applied and removed.

Most chain stores or paint stores carry this type of tape. Measure your entire room first before painting. Lay out your plan of action before you begin. You not the rule, measure twice, cut one. This applies to painting stripes as well as many other interior projects.

Choosing your paint colors begins with what colors you like. Deciding on doing a wall or all walls with stripes is a great option for a child's or game room.

Commercial buildings such as a city restaurant decorating, or a family owned restaurant, can consider painting with stripes. Let your imagination go with the possibility when choosing paint colors for stripes.

If you need any help with deciding on how to paint with stripes or what colors, feel free to contact me on the contact page or go to the decorating tips and questions and ask live.