How To Pick The Right Paint Colour For Your Walls

alexmorrow

2 years ago

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Picking the right paint colour - Bright blue wall with large abstract pink artwork, wooden bench, cushion and flamingo sculpture

Picking the right paint colour for your walls can be overwhelming. There are just too many choices! There aren’t just 50 shades of grey, but also about 100 shades of white plus all the other colours of the rainbow to choose from!

Too many options = decision freeze! 🤯

There are a number key factors to consider when selecting your wall colours such as existing decor & pieces of furniture, the size and functions of the space, personal preference and especially light.

Light conditions change throughout the day and as the sun moves, the appearance of chosen colour can change quite dramatically. Also artificial light will influence the appearance of the colour in yet another way.

Picking the right paint colour – My top tip #1:

Work out the influence of all natural and artificial light sources at different times of the day by painting samples of the paints you are considering onto sheets of paper rather than directly onto the way. That way you can move those sheets of paper around the room and look at them in different area of the space you are wanting to paint.

Picking the right paint colour – My top tip #2:

Don’t be afraid to steer away from ‘safe’ colours! It’s just a tin of paint. If you don’t like what you see when you’re done painting you can always paint over it again

See below for step-by-step instructions.

P.S. Need a hand with your selection? Reach out – I’m happy to help!

Step 1 – Get your sample sheets & tester pots

I prefer to get paint from specialist paint shops rather than from one of the big DIY retailers as I value the advice I get from those specialists. They know their paints and are passionate about them!

Step 2 – Paint 2 coats of paint onto separate sheets of paper

Label the sheets of paper with the respective paint name and make sure you mix the paint properly before applying.

Don’t just rely on those little sample sheets. They are too small.

Step 3 – Start the process of elimination

Stick the sheets of paper onto the walls (I use Blue Tack) and move them around as the light changes.

Most likely you’ll be able to eliminate some hues right away.

Step 4 – Live with the samples for a little while, don’t rush the process

Consult with your family members/ people who’ll be using the space on a frequent basis. Having a second opinion might help with the process of elimination.