What color to paint the walls? It should be an easy decision to make, right? But your choice of paint could greatly affect the look and feel of your home so you might get caught up to the pressure of finding the right shade and finish.
So how do you pick the right paint color for your walls according to Realty Times:
Find some inspiration
You don't have to limit your choices on the paint swatch available in Home Depot. You can draw inspiration from a treasured piece you already have, the recent country you visited, or your favorite flower. The possibilities are endless.
"You can come up with ideas by creating a portfolio of what appeals to you: a favorite painting, the color of your baby's eyes, an unforgettable vacation in Mexico or that great hike in the Grand Canyon," said Benjamin Moore. "First, take into consideration your inspirational image's common denominators in terms of color. Do you like a variety of colors or particular shades and tints of a specific color? Do you like them bold or muted? Digging deep in the well of inspiration plays an important role in selecting and whittling down your choices."
Decide what you don't like
It's easy to get overwhelmed when you have hundreds or thousands of colors to choose from. Narrow down your choices by dismissing the colors you don't like. If you are not a fan of red or green, that's hundreds of shades out of your way. If you are only looking at sticking to light colors, that's another hundreds of options down the drain.
Test them out
Finding the right paint for your home is trial and error. You don't just walk in the paint store, pick a color, buy a brush and a gallon of that paint. The best way to really test out a color and see how it is on your wall is to buy small samples of the paint and put up larger swatches on your wall.
"Most companies offer small-size containers, which might cost a few dollars. If you're considering several paint colors, this can add up, but it's a worthy investment," said Better Homes and Gardens. "Nothing will help you choose a color better than seeing the hue applied to the wall. Take the samples home and brush them on the walls of your room. Paint broad sections of the wall at eye level. The larger the section the better to evaluate the color, so don't be shy. You'll be able to paint over these test plots, even if the hues are dark shades and you need a primer. Once the test sections are dry, hang artwork over them, push furniture in front of them, and stand back in the room to see how they look."
Live with the color for a few days
How the color looks like can vary depending on the time of day and the lighting. The gold color you loved could turn into mustard in certain light conditions. So before committing to a color, test out how it will look like on different scenarios for a few days.
