Try not to paint all rooms the same colour. If you indeed need to do this, at least use different shades of the same colour.

As a new homeowner, you might be really excited to get your home improvement projects going. Often people start by switching up the colour of their space and it definitely enhances the overall look of your home, provided you have chosen the right colours.

When it comes to painting the interiors of a residential home, one of the top questions asked is whether all rooms in a house are the same colour. The simple answer is NO. It’s a general rule for all those interior enthusiasts, don’t paint the entire home in just the same colour. Sure, there’s going to be uniformity but at what cost? We understand finding the right colour is half battle won, but we think you should take a step further and look at the different shades of the same colour too. If you are not convinced and are still wondering what could possibly be the reason, we have many, and we’ll tell you now!

Colours can make or break the look of your space. Choosing the right colour is a vital decision and it is one of the defining interior elements. Painting your home in the same colour, through and through all the rooms will give a monotonous look. With a single colour paint, your interiors will look repetitive and bland.

What’s the best practice?

All of us have our preferences in colours and the paint we want for our dream home. If you must, we recommend you use different shades of the same colour. With this, you are able to achieve colour continuity and get a seamless look for your home interiors. Different versions of the colour using a type of progression through the rooms is an effective method to create a unifying element.  

For large rooms and connected spaces, you can use the same colour to create a flow. If you are up for neutrals, white, beige, and gray are popular choices to consider. Interior experts recommend no more than five distinct colours to be used in a home. The colours you choose must complement each other. Imagine stepping into a space with a green, a blue, a yellow and a purple room. It will affect the whole aesthetic of your space. Remember, paint is an element that will create a unique appeal to your property, and it must be chosen with utmost care.

You must have seen the common practice of painting rooms in different colours. Some common colours are:

Pink and blues for kids rooms

Grey for bedrooms 

Shades of white for living and family rooms 

Shades of yellow or peach for bathrooms