Vancouver’s Interiors Finally Get Their Colour Back

After what seems like an eternity of slightly off-whites dominating Vancouver interiors, the first rays of colour are finally breaking through. With a wide range of hues forecast for the coming year, there’s something to suit every mood and every space.

Many Vancouver homes are open-concept, making the use of a single colour throughout the main living areas common. Livability and comfort remain key, so this year’s soft taupes and “greiges” are smart choices — subtle yet full of character. We recently completed a home in Mount Pleasant that used a beautiful greige — a complex tone that lives between grey and beige. It shifts gracefully with the light, staying balanced whether under the sun, clouds, or warm evening lamps.

Bedrooms are a perfect place to explore deeper, more personal colours. For adult spaces, muted greens, olive, sage, soft terracotta, and clay tones are timeless yet contemporary. Even the early-2000s “feature wall” is making a comeback — but with more sophistication. In a Cedar Cottage master bedroom, we used a soft sage on three walls and a slightly darker shade on the fourth, adding subtle depth without dominating the room. And when your kids start to care about colour, things can get exciting fast. We recently painted a 10-year-old girl’s room in East Vancouver a punchy lavender with a turquoise accent wall — she was absolutely thrilled.

A common misconception is that white paint makes small rooms feel larger. While that can work with lots of natural light, in dimmer spaces white often feels sterile and utilitarian. Instead, small rooms are the perfect opportunity to lean into rich, dramatic tones. Deep blues, burgundy, plum, and chocolatey browns can make a small office feel cozy and intentional. And don’t forget the powder room — a space often treated as an afterthought. We recently painted one in Riley Park–Little Mountain a deep charcoal grey with crisp white trim; paired with ornate silver frames, it became an oasis of vintage Hollywood glamour.

As Vancouver’s design sensibility matures, we’re seeing homeowners embrace more colour, texture, and personality — without sacrificing the city’s signature calm and livable aesthetic. Whether you start with a subtle greige or dive into something bold and moody, the best colour is the one that makes your home feel more like you. After all, walls aren’t just backdrops — they’re the atmosphere you live in every day.

How to Save Money When Hiring a Professional Painter in Vancouver

Painting is one of the most cost-effective ways to transform your home. Whether you live in Mount Pleasant, Kitsilano, or Cedar Cottage, hiring a professional painter ensures quality results, but there are a few simple steps you can take to make the process even more affordable. By preparing your home ahead of time, you’ll save both time and money while helping your painting project run smoothly.

Clear the Space for Faster, More Affordable Painting

The more accessible your walls are, the faster our team can work. Ideally, leaving at least four feet of space around each wall allows us to paint efficiently and with precision. Smaller items like side tables, lamps, garbage bins, and rolled-up carpets can be removed ahead of time. Larger items such as couches, cabinets, or bookshelves can be pulled toward the centre of the room, where we’ll cover them completely for protection.

If you’re able to remove your TV from the wall, that’s a bonus—but if not, don’t worry. We’ll safely enclose it in protective plastic before painting begins. For homeowners in Cedar Cottage, Kitsilano, and Mount Pleasant, this prep work can make your project faster and more budget-friendly.

Pay Attention to the Details

At Port City Painting, we handle the small details that make a big difference. We routinely remove wall attachments like blinds, curtain rods, switch plates, towel bars, and shelving. This saves time, prevents uneven brush marks, and ensures a cleaner, more professional finish.

If you’re comfortable taking these items down yourself before we arrive, it allows us to focus entirely on painting—helping you save on non-painting labor costs. Many Vancouver homeowners in Mount Pleasant, Kitsilano, and Cedar Cottage appreciate this simple step for keeping their projects on budget.

A Quick Clean Goes a Long Way

Clean walls are essential for a lasting paint job. A light vacuum around baseboards helps us get right to work without delays. In kitchens and bathrooms, washing the walls to remove cooking grease, food splashes, or soap residue is especially helpful. For stubborn buildup, products like TSP work well.

By taking a little time to prepare your home, you’ll get the most out of your investment in professional painting services.

Small Job? Big Care: Port City Painting Has You Covered

Struggling to find a painter for your small interior project in Vancouver? You're not alone. Many homeowners and renters face the same challenge—larger painting companies often pass on jobs that seem “too small.” That’s where Port City Painting steps in.

We specialize in small interior residential painting projects across Vancouver neighbourhoods like Cedar Cottage, Mount Pleasant, and Kitsilano. Whether it’s a single bedroom, bathroom refresh, or just window trim and baseboards, we treat every job with the same level of care and professionalism.

Why Choose Port City Painting?

• No job too small: From doors to hallways, we take on the projects others won’t.

• Respectful service: We work cleanly, efficiently, and with minimal disruption.

• Quality results: Crisp lines, smooth finishes, and lasting colour, every time.

• Local expertise: We know Vancouver homes and what they need.

Perfect for Homeowners & Renters

Whether you're updating a rental unit or refreshing your forever home, Port City Painting delivers fast, reliable results that make your space feel new again.

Serving Vancouver’s Neighbourhoods

We proudly serve:

• Cedar Cottage

• Mount Pleasant

• Kitsilano

• And surrounding areas

Ready to brighten up your space?
Contact Port City Painting today for a free quote on your small interior painting project.