Choosing colors can be a daunting process. Most consumer color selection journeys start with paint store color chips. These color tools are small squares of paper that let you to see, compare and select colors. Every paint store has a display with thousands of complimentary chips. After narrowing down the ones you’re most interested in, the next step is getting draw downs. These samples are made by using actual paint applied to cardboard that lets consumers view color in the space that’s being updated.
Paint Store Color Chips
Draw Downs are the new way to experience your paint choices, and are more accurate than color chips. Pictured here are 8 1/2″ X 11″ Benjamin Moore color renderings next to white wood trim.
Request a sticker with the color name, number and sheen on the back of the cardboard. Don’t just get one, experiment with various colors and color schemes. Additionally, this lets you see mock-ups of your color before buying paint and paying painters. Good color choices enhance the appeal of a space, and help you maximize your home maintenance dollars. Whether you’re looking to sell or want an aesthetic to make family, friends and neighbors envious, draw downs are the way to go.
Using Draw Downs
After narrowing down your color choices, and prior to purchasing paint, a sample board should be made using actual paint. This sample is the next step in the color selection process. Drawdowns provide color finalization prior to purchasing the paint. This wallpaper sample is being paired with paint sample colors to finalize decorating plans.
Decorating Tool
Use draw downs as a decorating tool to harmonize paint with furnishings and furniture.
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