Have you ever wondered… How the HECK am I going to pick 2 paint colors from the 23,578 offered here in THIS store alone?
*Raise Hand* Oh, me too!
It can be OVERWHELMING to go into a paint store these days. So, what’s a busy girl to do??
Here’s what I’ve learned over the years:
First decide- what tones do I want to space to have- warm or cool? After that decision is made- you eliminate about 50% of the options. Great… that only leaves me with 11,789… *eye roll*… stay with me now. 😉
Will the space be used a lot (common) or is it a more private space? Example: A living space vs. a master bedroom/bathroom. If it’s common space, use a more neutral, subtle color. The one exemption to this is IF you are OK with changing the paint color in 5 years or less. If you answer YES, it’s OK- go BOLD! If you’re like me… Ain’t nobody got time to be changin’ paint colors!! I’ll be lucky to change paint colors in 20 YEARS!! LOL! Ok, maybe 15! 😉 If it’s a private space, what colors are you drawn to? Blue? Green? Fuchsia Berry? We can’t be friends if you paint your walls in Fuchsia Berry- just kidding!! I TOTALLY painted part of the walls in one of my daughter’s bedroom a Fuchsia-ish color.
Now we are getting somewhere… do you want 1 or 2 colors in the room? Some people prefer to have one consistent color and some prefer to have an accent color. Accent colors come and go, so be prepared to change it, ‘cause accent colors can get old in 5 years or less.
You need Option 1 and Option 2. “Really?! That’s it?!” YES, really. Really- that is it. I have done this countless times… and EVERY. SINGLE. TIME… I am drawn to 2 paint colors/schemes. BUT, I think to myself… maybe I might like these other 28 colors?? NOPE. As soon as I get home and look/think about the colors- I am immediately drawn to 2 schemes. Pick your top 2 schemes and head home. If you’re heading home with 2 colors in mind- look at the colors on that same card that show different light/darks… it’s my go to easy/selection- pick the lightest (or next to lightest) color and skip at least one paint to find your accent color. Now get out of that paint store door! 😉
Once you’re home in your space- the color will change depending on the natural light and ambient light in that specific space. Listen to your gut. Usually one color/scheme will stick out depending on the light. Go with it! Now, pat yourself on the back! You just picked your own paint color!
Still don’t know where to start or don’t have time? Let me help you pick those perfect paint colors!
