Every year, a large number of homeowners spend thousands of euros on home renovations. The most common and worthwhile home improvements till date has been a fresh layer of paint colour in your home. According to experts, a fresh paint job in your home can significantly increase the value of your home as compared to other home renovation projects. While a new layer of paint may increase the beauty of your home, it also helps to curb your utility bills, provided you choose the right wall paint colours. Here are some of the colours that beautify your home and help you save some green in your pocket:
Creams and Whites
Whites, creams, off-whites, ivory-white and other shades in the white family are light; they make a space look spacious and bright. Use these light shades for walls and especially ceilings to make minimum use of artificial light. They do not absorb light so keep the space well lit for longer without the need for artificial lighting.
Soft Pastels
Soft pastels paints such as; peach, aqua blue, mint, lemon yellow, etc give your home a cosy yet energetic to your home and simultaneously keeps your electricity bills low as light colours welcome natural light. To balance the brightness in the room, add furnishings in slightly darker colours such as earthy brown, wood brown, terracotta, etc.
Neutral Shades
When you’re confused with the type of colour you want to choose for your room or home, play it safe with a neutral shade such as browns, greys and whites (mentioned above). Neutral shades are light, not too tacky, are multipurpose, allow you more room to experiment with the interior and keep the temperature indoors cool.
Tips to Make the Most of Light Wall Paint Colours
1. Use softer shades of colours with an accent colour to tone down the brightness in the room. Too much light can be bad for the eyes; the glare can cause fatigue and be irritating for the eyes.
2. Use furnishings in darker shade of the same colour or a soft contrasting colour of the paint that will lift the ambience and aesthetic look of the room.
3. Preferably use colours such a blues and greens on the walls to keep the temperature indoors low. Dark colours aren’t reflective like lighter shades, so keep the heat trapped inside.
These paint colour tricks and tips are extremely helpful for homes in areas that face hot climates. So make clever use of colours; pick light paints, make your home beautiful and save some on your utility bills.

Nice tips, mainly for those that use prepaid meters.

Your findings or someone's?