How to Choose an Interior Paint Color
Choosing the right paint color can be a daunting task. Some steps can be taken to make the chore easier and to ensure that you are pleased with the outcome. Repainting a room is time consuming and frustrating. Do things right the first time around by taking the time to choose the right interior paint color.
- Decide on a color family. Typically choosing a color family such as beiges, greens or reds is easier than picking an exact shade.
- Flip through decor magazines and books to check out several different interior designs. The paint or color scheme may give you an idea of what you want your room to look like.
- Collect color samples. Visit your local paint supply store and collect color sample sheets in your color family.
- Consider furniture and decorative pieces. Pieces that will furnish the painted room can help point you into the right direction. Hold samples next to furnishes to find complementary colors.
- Tape color samples to the walls in different areas of lighting. Lighting greatly effects the presentation of color. View the paint samples at different times of the day and night.
- Narrow your choices down to a few shades. By this point you should have a few favorites. If you are still stuck between a few shades, ask your paint supply store if they can mix some sample sizes of paint. This way you can take the paint home, paint a small area and make your final decision.
- Purchase your interior paint. Be sure to keep the label from your paint can in case you need to purchase more paint in the future. This way you can take the label to the store and be sure that you get the correct paint mixture.