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4 Tips for Finding the Perfect Interior Paint Color

As refreshing and fun as painting a room or two can be, many homeowners get frustrated and bogged down in the color selection process. After all, the stakes feel high, and you might think that if you don’t get it right now you’ll have to live with a disappointing color for a long time.

Here’s the key: don’t rush the process.

There are a lot of options out there (nearly limitless options), but by following the right steps you can connect quickly with the right ones for your home.

Are you ready?

Talk to a Color Professional

This might seem simplistic, but there’s no such thing as “cheating” when it comes to house painting. If you can avoid stress, why not do it?

Your professional painting company likely either offers in-house color consultations or can connect you with a local pro they work with. Sit down, discuss your goals, lighting, preferences, and be ready to have a world of possibilities opened up that you may never have considered.

Don’t Fall in Love with a Paint Swatch

While stuffing a few swatches in your pocket or purse can be a good way to start brainstorming, you really can’t rely on a tiny square of cardboard to give you an accurate representation. If you’ve narrowed down your ideas to a handful of colors, invest in samples and apply them to your wall. Sure, things may look a little Jackson Pollock-esque for a while, but you’ll also have the opportunity to see how the paint looks when it’s dry and in place. That’s worth it, right?

Consider Your Fixed Colors

Photo by Sargent Design Company

In other words, are there elements in the room that the new paint color has to coordinate with? Furniture, curtains, your favorite rug? By factoring those aspects of the space into the equation early on, you can cut down on your number of options.

Also, you might be able to find color inspiration right in the room. Maybe that non-negotiable rug we mentioned above is rocking a specific color in its pattern that you absolutely love. Talk to your painter about a color match and bring it to life on your walls!

Take Advantage of House Color and Design Resources

We can’t recommend Houzz.com highly enough. Search by paint colors, rooms, or style, and brace yourself for a landslide of inspiration. See what others are doing, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about specific colors you like.

As we mentioned above, the very best thing you can do is get connected with a quality interior painting professional. If you live in the Central Connecticut area, we hope you’ll reach out to us at Southington Painting! It would be our pleasure to help guide you through the painting process.

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