Hey lori i m driving myself crazy with what i m sure is a simple question.
Paint transition from one room to another.
Or you may want to have a paint chip outside the door of each room that you want to paint and let the hallway harmonize with the room colors.
The glaze dries clear but will keep paint from seeping under the tape.
I keep going back and forth trying to decide what color i should paint the threshold the small transition wall area between rooms when the rooms are two different colors.
Get the paint papers and lay them down as per room.
Paint the common wall of each room to within a few feet of the other in the chosen color for that room then apply the mid range colors one after another blending into the previous colors.
This will give you a better idea once they are laid down.
Using more than one color.
To accommodate these shifts from one type of flooring to another the flooring industry uses several different types of accessory items called transition strips.
By taking a darker paint color used in one room and adding white you can create a new complementary color which can create a nice flow to an adjoining room without changing paint.
Transitions between similar floors if you are transitioning from one type of flooring to the same type e g ceramic to ceramic it may be possible to have them meet without a transition strip especially if they are the same thickness.
We decided to paint the hallway a color that compliments the kitchen and living room colors all of which join as you mentioned.
In our case we mixed the exact same paint brand and sheen of paint satin to ensure the paint went on smoothly and evenly when mixed together.
Sticking to earth tones works the best.
You could also try adding a border or a chair rail in the kitchen and or dining room to add some distinction and help show separation of the rooms.
You can accentuate your areas using various space dividers accents and floor covers tiles in the kitchen wood in the living room concrete in the entryway how to make a transition between them in a cool way.
Open floor plans are very popular today all the rooms mixed in one is a regular thing.
How to transition paint colors in an open floor plan.
At least then the change of color to the next room will be more cohesive.