Color affects the mood and energy of a room. With so many color options available at your local home improvement store, it might be tough to decide on the right shade. Here are a few tips for choosing paint colors for your home.

Choosing Paint Colors that You Enjoy

It’s your home, and as the person who will be spending the most time in your living spaces, you should love the colors you choose. If you prefer bold colors, shop for vibrant shades that energize you. Look at your furniture and accessories when considering different colors. If you have a favorite rug, what colors in the rug make it appealing to you?

If you find a bold or bright color that you love but are hesitant to paint an entire room, use that color to create an accent wall. An accent wall is a great way to use a rich color and add a focal point.

Perhaps orange is your favorite color, but you don’t want an entirely orange space. Use the color to paint the room’s trim, the door, or a piece of furniture instead of painting all four walls orange.

Find a Color Scheme

Whether you choose bold, bright, or neutral colors, stick to a color scheme in each room. The home improvement store will have sample cards and brochures to help you choose a color scheme.

If you will be painting more than one room in your home, feel free to use different colors in each space, but make sure the transitions from room to room are not drastically different and that the colors don’t clash.

Personalize Your Spaces by Choosing Contrasting Colors for Your Home

If you will also be painting the window trims, door frames, or baseboards, you might select the same color but a shade or two lighter or darker than the color of the walls to add contrast. Another way to use contrasting colors is by painting a bookshelf, furniture, or fireplace mantel in a slightly different shade.

Test Paint Colors Before Committing

If you’re unsure about a color, try it out. Ask the paint specialist at your hardware store to provide samples of the colors you are considering. Paint a large section of the wall in each color and leave it for a few days. You will be able to experience the colors in different light and at different times of the day.

One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you can make the home your own. Choose colors to energize the kitchen and create a calming environment in the living room and bedrooms. With a bit of online research, you’ll find plenty of information about how colors affect mood. Use paint colors to personalize your living spaces and make your home more comfortable and welcoming.

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