This Songkran season is not only filled with brightness from laughter and fun activities, whether it’s wearing floral shirts, splashing water to cool off, paying respects at temples, or building sand pagodas, but it is also the perfect time to add new colors to your home. For those who want to enjoy a relaxing long holiday at home, we have ideas for house paint colors to welcome the Thai New Year that will help refresh the atmosphere as if starting anew along with the festival.
Blue tones
are essential during Songkran, representing water, influenced by the Indian color-splashing festival, believed to ward off bad things. During Thailand’s extreme heat, splashing water on each other also helps cool down effectively.
Yellow tones
The yellow of the golden shower tree or the national flower of Thailand blooms vibrantly in early April each year before fading after Songkran. It is considered a sacred tree, believed that planting it in the southwest direction of the house will bring prosperity to the residents. Additionally, many people choose to use auspicious flowers to create garlands for respected elders.
Red and white tones
The red and white of flower-scented water or floral water used for pouring over the hands of elders to ask for blessings, typically using fragrant flowers like jasmine, roses, or various other flowers. The scent from fresh flower water helps relieve dizziness on hot, humid days.
Beige tones
The beige of sand, building sand pagodas shaped like stupas at temples, stems from the belief that when people enter a temple and walk out, sand sticks to their feet, thus creating a merit-making activity during Songkran to carry sand inside, which has evolved into a cultural activity today.
Soft white tones
The soft white inspired by the color of chalk helps make the room look airy while remaining comfortable, similar to a home café vibe, perfect for introverts who dislike outdoor activities or those who want to relax comfortably at home during this long holiday.
Once you’ve chosen your favorite colors, don’t forget to select high-quality colors that meet standards or safety certifications, as well as features that suit your needs, such as Beger Shield Air Fresh Anti-Virus Gold Ion with a mild scent and free from harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs), or Beger Cool Diamond Shield 15 the best cool house paint that will keep your home beautiful, durable, and vibrant for many Songkrans to come, always ready to face the sun and stains.
