Choosing the Best Paint Color

Painting is one of the quickest, easiest, and most cost-effective ways to add some life to a room. The biggest obstacle that can come with this project is choosing the color. How do you choose without your walls becoming a crazy quilt of paint swatches or staying up until all hours of the night virtually painting your rooms online? Make a big impact with a new color by using the guidelines below.

• If the room is already decorated, select a paint color to support all of the other items in the space. If you've got patterned upholstery, a colorful rug or large piece of artwork, pull colors you like from the pattern.
• Take into consideration how the colors will flow from room to room, especially if you have an open floor plan. A great way to add depth and interest is to go a few shades lighter or darker in adjacent rooms or even on a focus wall.
• Showcase your personal style. Don’t hold back on using a big, expressive color for the walls if that is what appeals to you. Any color can look good as long as it truly suits your personal style. Of course, you can always paint an accent wall to introduce a pop of color without going all out. Choose a wall that is seen the moment you enter the space for the most impact.
• Once you have narrowed down your selection, the best way to evaluate and embrace a color is to paint a 4x4 foot swatch on the wall and live with it for at least 24 to 48 hours. This will give you the opportunity to see it in natural and artificial light during all hours of the day.
• If you are moving out or staging a home, choosing more neutral colors will allow the next homeowner to add their own personal touch with color.

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