4 Tips to Pick Your Interior Paint Colors
December 11, 2019
If you are in the throes of a home project and are overwhelmed with the number of choices for hardware, trim, furnishings, and even paint, you may be looking for guidance. Here are some of the best tips we have on how to pick an interior paint color that you will be happy with for years to come.
Honestly, most people don’t realize how hard it is to pick paint colors until they are staring at 500 shades of grey in 2×3 swatches and can’t quite decide if they want a more bluish-grey or a tan-grey, or even a grey that has a hint of green in it. Try not to get overwhelmed by the number of choices and use these tips to help guide you in this choice.
Find an Inspiration
Take a quick look around your home at the furnishings, rugs, quilts, and artwork you already own. Are there any colors that stand out that you love? Finding an inspiration whether it is from a book, a picture, a bedspread pattern, or even something you see in nature can be a great way to find a color that you want in your home for years.
Choose from a Portfolio
Jerry Enos Painting has a portfolio page of our past jobs that we recommend viewing if you are having trouble making a choice. Our color specialists can help you sort through colors that you like and eliminate those that you do not. Benjamin Moore also offers a great tool on its website to help homeowners choose a color that will set the mood they are aiming for.
Try Sample Sizes
If you are really stuck between two or three color palettes for a room, we suggest that you buy the sample sizes and put a coat or two on in several areas in the room. After it dries, take a day or two to see how the color and sheen looks in the room at all different times of the day. This will allow for the sun to hit the room and for homeowners to see the final color in natural sunlight light as well as the lighting fixtures in the room.
Use Color Theories to Choose
There are several theories on how to choose a color for your interior. Color specialists often times use a color wheel to choose a color scheme. Others use the 60-30-10 rule of choosing a main color, an accent color, and then a final color for trim and pops of color. These theories work when hoping to balance a room and have it look professionally designed.
Are you overwhelmed with the color choices for your latest paint project? Talk to the color specialists at Jerry Enos Painting for help. Check out our website or Facebook page where we give lots of helpful tips.
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