Melbourne Colour Journal

Analysis

Why Paint Samples Look Different on Your Walls at Home

Few decorating experiences are as universally frustrating as selecting what appears to be the perfect paint swatch in a store, only to discover that it looks entirely different once applied to your walls. You carefully examine a warm, muted greige under the bright lights of a paint shop, bring a sample pot home, paint a test patch, and suddenly find yourself staring at an icy blue, a murky purple, or a sickly yellow. This optical shift is not a defect in the can of paint, n

Oct 23, 20267 min read

Signal

How to Choose Paint Colours for Melbourne’s Living Rooms

A living room has to work across different light, activities and furnishings, so choosing a wall colour from a small swatch alone can be misleading. In Melbourne homes, daylight may shift noticeably through the day and across seasons. A practical selection process considers the room’s orientation, existing finishes and how the space is used before settling on a paint colour. Start with the room’s fixed features Look at flooring, brickwork, stone, cabinetr

Oct 22, 20262 min read

Field note

How to Plan Exterior Painting for Melbourne’s Eaves and Fascias

Eaves and fascias help protect a home from weather while framing its roofline. Because they sit above ground level and can be exposed to sun, wind and moisture, painting them takes more planning than a simple colour update. A careful inspection, suitable preparation and sensible scheduling can help homeowners in Melbourne achieve a neat, durable finish. Inspect before choosing paint Check the full length of the eaves and fascias for peeling paint, cracks, soft or swolle

Oct 8, 20262 min read