Choosing the right paint colours for your home may seem like a task and it possibly is. We all want to create a cohesive paint colour scheme for our house. We want all our spaces to look like they belong to one another. A unifying palette with the right set of hues will change the overall look of the home. Most of us may get confused looking at the numerous colour choices on display at these paint shops. But remember, there are only seven colours in the paint spectrum – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. One of the basic steps is to eliminate a few colour choices even before you get to the paint shop and pick your top two or three. 

With a plethora of options, we understand how confusing it can get for you. We have got you some designer tricks to help you choose the right paint colour for your new house. These tips will save you from making some of the biggest paint colour mistakes. Let’s get cracking on how to curate the perfect paint palette for your new home. 

Designer tips and tricks to choose the right paint colour for your house

1. Have you already purchased all the furniture for your home? Are you planning to reuse some of the accent pieces? Take inspiration for your interior paint colours from your furniture pieces. Create colour combinations that will lighten up your space and give a visually appealing effect. 

2. Neutrals are classic. Sure, bold and beautiful colours are great on accent walls, but if you are looking to go the classic way, then neutral is your best bet. With neutral walls, furniture and accent pieces become the focal point. Another benefit of having neutral walls are that they blend well with everchanging holiday and seasonal touches. Use a neutral colour palette to your advantage, they have a chameleon-like quality that pairs beautifully with all types of decor.

3. While choosing the right paint for your home, always keep the purpose of the space in mind. If it is a space that you will be spending most of your time in, look for a paint colour that’s soothing and serene. If you are looking to create a cozy reading corner in your home, look for darker shades. 

4. Want to add an oomph factor to your space? Check out some of the most trending colour palettes from paint providers and add an accent colour to one of the walls. Go wild with a look-at-me colour choice, don’t hold back. 

5. The best painting strategy as advised by interior designers is to follow the rule of three. Limit your colour palette with a choice of just three colours. Depending on the theme of your room, no more than three colours should be incorporated. This will help your home interior always stay on trend. 

6. So many shades of white, what’s best for your space? Now that can be a difficult decision to make. Did you know that white colour can come with bluish, reddish, yellowish, and even greenish undertones? If you are not an expert at it, ask an expert to help you find the right white for your space. 

7. Now, to the most important tip on choosing the right paint for your home – select the right type of paint. Gloss, semi-gloss, eggshell, matte and satin finish are some of the paint types we have got to choose from. How do you know what’s best for your space, here’s a quick guide that you could save for later? 

• Gloss: Perfect for baseboards, trim and cabinets. They are wipeable and easy to clean but have a shiny look.
• Semi-gloss: Less shiny than gloss and can be cleaned easily. This paint type is perfect for high moisture areas like bathrooms and can be used on trims too. 
• Satin finish: This is a good choice for higher traffic areas like hallways, kids’ rooms and bathrooms. They are wipeable too and are easy to clean. The satin finish adds an elegant touch to your space without being too glossy. 
• Flat or matte finish: This paint type is great for master bedrooms, office spaces and guest rooms. They are not easily wipeable and can become dirty if used in kids’ rooms. 
• Eggshell: Perfect for high-traffic areas like living and dining rooms, eggshell is more durable than that matte finish. 

Lastly, we have one request for you – don’t choose the paint colour of your home at the paint store. Bring sample colours home, and try them on with the current lighting exposure you have. At the paint stores, the yellow fluorescent light fixtures may showcase a different undertone than how it would look on the walls of your home. 

Given all the choices, the correct way to pick up a perfect paint for your home is to bring the paint swatches home, look at them in the room with different lighting throughout the day and if you can get hold of sample paint, use that too.