Choosing paint colors can be a stressful process. There’s a lot of options out there and, sometimes, our tastes can change without us even realizing it. Plus, there are various painting problems you need to keep in mind. 

When this is the case, it can seem rather daunting to choose a color that you’ll have to look at for the next several months or years.

If you’re stressing out about which color to pick for your interior, don’t worry. We’re here to help. Continue reading and we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about choosing the perfect paint color.

Choose Colors You Love

This is your interior. You’re going to be the one living with color. So please, do yourself a favor and choose a color you actually like. 

If you really want to go bold, then go bold. You’re not obligated to stick with traditional color schemes or the color of your friends’ walls. 

But before you settle on your favorite, make sure it actually is your favorite. Go through your closet, look at the pictures you’ve hung on the wall, think about the colors that you’re most attracted to.

Use Color Theory

Purchasing an inexpensive color wheel is a worthwhile investment and a great way to learn about color theory. It can give you a quick and useful sense of which colors best complement and contrast with one another. 

Try to learn about the different types of color schemes so that you can best utilize the colors at your disposal.

A monochromatic color scheme uses variations of light and dark shades of a single color. Using neutral colors here would give your home a modern and sleek design.

An analogous color scheme uses three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. Compare that to a complementary scheme that uses two colors on directly opposite sides of the wheel.

Find Inspiration

Interior design is something that people do for a living. So if you’re having trouble picking your perfect color, look to the pros! There are a variety of catalogs and magazines dedicated to interior color schemes. 

Paint company websites will also feature examples of painted walls using different colors. Plus, social media sites like Pinterest and Instagram are overflowing with accounts dedicated to paints and colors. 

Get Inspiration from a Print

A good place to start with finding inspiration is to look at the furniture you already have.

Are you painting a wall behind a large and dominant sofa? Take a good look at that sofa. Or even at its throw pillows. Pull the boldest colors from that furniture and use it as your wall’s base. 

Or go with subtler colors from the fabric for a more nuanced strategy.

Choosing Paint Colors for Your Home’s Interior

Nobody said choosing paint colors isn’t easy, but it can still be a lot of fun. 

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