Modern condo or apartment living is anything but boring. Once you walk in on a bare condo unit, as the owner, you immediately visualize what the color of the walls will be and what furniture goes with it. You imagine all the stylish and tasteful designs you’ve seen on Pinterest or magazines. Choosing what color palette to use for your walls is a bit tricky especially if the unit is small. Painting the wall white is the most common go-to solution to open up the space though sticking with just one color is limiting and can be boring. We’re listing the best paint colors for apartments and condos so you don’t have to put a cramp on your creative side. From bold and dark to light and bright, there are just so many color palettes to play with!
Blue
Sometimes, small spaces are the best places to make a statement. Blue colours compliment a small space such as a studio apartment where it is not too overwhelming. A blue like this creates a perception of depth making space look larger than it is. The colour is dark and moody without being overpowering because the place in itself is not overwhelming in size.
Sage
This is best for a space by the window. Choose a light mossy green shade with a touch of grey as this would blend with the foliage during the summer and, when the Minnesotan cold is too much to bear during the winter, this color will surely remind you that winter will soon be over and spring is about to come.
Earthy Ochre
Earthy ochre offers a luxurious atmosphere especially when used in living rooms. Ochre has a natural earthy feel and when used en masse, it will surely make the room look cozier. It’s golden mid-toned tan pairs nicely with warm tones of copper, rusts, and sage greens. Earthy ochre such as taupe also brings a calm mood in the room. A neutral tan paint color like this also creates dimension in the room if used in combination with a lighter grey wall or you may also try pairing it with a pastel color such as a duck egg blue.
Crisp White
Crisp clean white paint evokes images of pure silk, soft linen, and simpler times. It is as delicate as a lace that is just perfect for a room to look and feel cosy with a luxurious touch to it. It’s both soothing and bright — use with non-greyed colours or tone it down with soft hues like Beach House. This has a subtle cool grey base as opposed to warm yellow undertones, which makes for a very clear and beautiful shade of white. Using this paint colour for your living room will give it an uplifting, modern ambience without being too stark.
Silver
As mentioned, the smaller the space the darker you can go in terms of wall painting. Having a small condo or apartment space, a silver paint will evoke a modern, sophisticated yet still cozy and chic feel. A lighter gray tone will look great either you would go for a modern or traditional style. It can be dressed up or down depending on how fancy or casual you get with your furnishings. Either way, silver is a great alternative to having a white or beige paint color.
Light Grey with White Trim
Using light grey with white trim adds a little bit of contrast while keeping the room looking light and fresh. This is basically an interesting and risky choice than an all-white space. Aloof Gray by Sherwin-Williams goes well with white trimmings. This has a teeny tiny more green to it so it is on the gray that happens to look really nice with warm wood tones.
Super White
A color suggesting clarity and simplicity, Sherwin Williams’ super white has been a popular choice. It makes a space look bigger and the ceiling higher. Numerous real estate agent would tell you to paint your walls white when you’re staging your home. Most homebuyers check the photos online when they are looking to purchase a home. White walls look better online compare to greys or cream white and will most likely make it easier for you to sell your home. The uniform blank slate will also transform the room making it larger than it seems. If your cabinets look dated, one good and cheap way for it
Green
Green is not as scary as it seems. The right shade of green can calm, energize, or ground a room. A pale green can blend in smoothly without overwhelming the space with a more bold and saturated green. Green is naturally ubiquitous and a color that takes us back to nature, it is both warm and cool. A bright Kelly green is both fun and exciting. Using it a small room in your condo would make look fearless and special by adding orange or teal on the room furnishing. Green is also a great color to use for your baby’s playroom as it’s fun and vibrant and looks good on kids and toys.
Beige
This colour is so classy and never goes out of style. Going beyond a basic white wall paint and coming off sweeter than tan, beige is popularly used in the kitchen, powder rooms, bedrooms, and especially for rooms with natural wood accents, white furniture, natural light, and greenery. Beige is basically your colour choice if you find white too basic but is not ready yet for bolder colours. If you are looking for the most neutral shade of beige, consider using Sherwin Williams Barcelona Beige. This beige does not come off too warm during the day and since it doesn’t have a speck of grey, it never reads as cool.
Coffee
For a soft and contemplative feel, use coffee colored paint to paint your walls especially the ones in the sitting room. This color is best paired with colors such as copper, white, yellow, turquoise, and orange. Coffee is the right shade of brown that is inspiring, traditional, and sleek.
