How to Choose the Right Paint Colour for Your Home

Choosing the colour of your home’s interior can be quite a daunting task. While it seems like a simple decision, the colour of your walls can set the mood and tone for your entire home. Deciding which hue to go for is not just based on choosing your favorite color, but on so much more than that. Your home's paint color, after all, affects it's design, ambiance, and general feel. Here we will explore some ideas to help you choose the right paint colours for your home.

Know The Colour Schemes:

Before choosing a colour, consider the mood you want each room to have, that will help in determining the best colour schemes for your space. Each colour scheme can produce a different mood, and it will help you narrow down your options. For instance, “cool” colours like green or blue produce a calming and relaxing mood, while “warm” ones like yellow or red bring in an inviting and cozy feel.

Test Paint Samples:

Ensure that before you paint the entire room, you’ve seen how the paint colour looks on your wall. Depending on the lighting, fabric and accessories, the wall colour can look completely different. Therefore it is best to test paint samples before you apply the final coat. Paint a sample of different sheets in your room, noting the paint colour in natural and lighting at different times of the day.

Think Of Complimentary Colours:

Pair colors based on the colour wheel. Complimentary colours, for instance, are colours that are opposite of each other on the colour wheel, like purple and yellow, blue and orange, and red and green; this can add a pop of drama in your home. Meanwhile, similar colours are adjacent to each other on the colour wheel, like green and yellowish-green, for an even more cohesive look.

Consider Undertone Colours:

There's a lot more to just choosing a colour and applying it. Every paint colour carries an undertone. It might not seem important, but it can have a large impact on the overall look of your space. Undertones on colours that are in the family of green can have a blue or yellowish tint, even grays can have cool or warm undertones. Knowing the undertone colour can help you pick the right shade for your space.

Stick to the 60-30-10 Rule:

Pick a primary colour to make up to 60% of the room, a secondary colour to use 30% and a third colour to finish off at 10%. The colours should cater and complement each other. The primary colour might be on the walls, secondary colour could be used in upholstery fabrics or accent walls, and the third colour in accessories like throw pillows, vases, and wall art.

Conclusion:

Choosing paint colours for your home can be overwhelming, therefore it is important to keep trying with the colour choices, before applying the final coat and to remember to follow all these tips discussed. Knowing simple paint details like colour wheel, undertones which are often unnoticed, and applying the 60-30-10 rule will ensure your dream home is picture-perfect with the ideal shades.

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