Why colour changes from room to room
Light does most of the work. Showrooms are lit brightly and evenly. A room facing north gets cooler, softer light all day, which can make greys and greens read colder. A room facing south gets warmer light that shifts through the day. In the evening your own bulbs add their own tint.
Look at a sprayed sample, not a swatch
A small printed chip is not the same as a sprayed door. The sheen of the finish changes how a colour reads, and a larger surface always looks stronger than a chip. re:love Home sprays a sample so you can judge the real finish in your own room before you commit.
How to judge the sample
- Hold it upright where the doors will be, not flat on the worktop.
- Look at it in the morning, the afternoon and the evening with the lights on.
- Put it beside your worktop, floor and handles.
- Live with it for a couple of days before you decide.
Matching a colour you already love
re:love Home can match most paint charts and heritage colours. Send the colour name and the maker, or a photo of the chart, along with your kitchen photos.
Finish changes colour too
A matt finish looks soft and calm. A finish with more sheen reflects more light, so the same colour can look a little lighter. If you are unsure, ask which finishes suit your doors and how each would look in your room.