If you’re tired of looking at the same walls in your home every day, it might be time to consider painting them! While this can seem like an intimidating project, choosing the right color for your room doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, with just the right tools and some inspiration from the following tips on how to choose the perfect wall color, you’ll be ready to get started in no time:
1. Start with your room’s style.
Although there is no rule of thumb to follow when deciding on a wall color, typically going with a warmer (yellow, orange, gold) or cooler (muted greens, blues and purple shades) color palette will be a great starting point.
2. Consider how often your room changes.
If you have a room that changes very little, then a color that will be the same throughout your home will be the easiest to maintain. However, if you have rooms that change often due to wall treatments (e.g. faux painting, wallpaper) or children (e.g. playroom walls), it’s best to go with a color that is as consistent as possible throughout your home, even if it takes more time for maintenance to keep it looking great.
3. Look at your style preferences.
Although this is not always necessary, it can help narrow down a selection of color options the quickest and make it easier to choose the perfect wall color for your home!
4. Consider how much you will use the room.
If you have a small room that’s used very little in an upscale home, then a more sophisticated wall color will probably be best suited. If you have a small room that’s used often, it would be ideal to choose a color that will still be great when the room isn’t being used as much.
5. Consider the overall look of your living space.
If your walls (or rooms) all look similar, then you can use colors that make the room feel cohesive with the rest of your home. However, if you have something very different going on with each room, then using an accent color can help tie the rooms together.
6. Take your time when choosing a color.
It’s important to take the time to really mull over each color choice before you make it! Consider the rooms in your home and look for colors that will work well with them, or consider a larger space and see if those colors will work with your decorating style and the room’s size.
7. Look at other homes that have similar styles to yours.
If you are looking for a new paint color for your home and have already gone with a theme for your home, then looking at similar homes can help narrow down your choices the quickest.
