Choosing a paint color seems like an easy decision; yet, with all the many choices ie:150 Benjamin Moore Whites alone. Finding that perfect color becomes very daunting and slightly overwhelming.
Here is a little advice for:
How I narrow down my paint choices.
(1) Choose a BRAND:
Select a brand and stay with it. Are you a fan of Sherwin Williams, Behr, Farrow&Ball, Benjamin Moore, or is there another brand that you prefer? Stick with the brand you prefer. For me it’s hands down Benjamin Moore.
(2) Go on a SEARCH:
Search the Internet for: Color Suggestions in your brand. ie: Benjamin Moore Whites. I recommend visual inspiration via: Pinterest, Houzz, or various Blogsites (see sources below). Furthermore, once you narrow down your search you can search that particular color name that you love ie: BM White Dove and you’ll usually find gobs of photos.
(3) Know your DIRECTION:
You have to remember that the direction a room faces plays an important role in how that color will look. Is it a North-South-East-West facing room?
See my earlier post for more details: THINK DIRECTION WHEN CHOOSING PAINT COLORS
(4) What’s your EXPOSURE?
With that being said, also remember the strength of that Natural Light. Are you in the North where the sky is often gray or in the South where sunshine is aplenty? There is a big difference that exposure will bring to the overall presence of the room.
(5) Room USAGE:
Is this a room where you’ll be entertaining in the evening? For example: In your Dining Room you’ll want a dramatic effect for that evening light. If you want a color that works in the daytime, you’ll choose differently. All these things play an important role in what color you’ll choose.
(6) What’s your STYLE?:
●What look are you aiming for: •Classic
•Traditional
•Country
•Modern
●Do you like to:
•Play it safe
•Go dramatic (Are you a drama queen?)
●Do you follow the current trends:
•White
•Gray
•Taupe
●Do you like Soft or Bold colors:
•Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green
•Purple, Orange, Red
(That voice from Jack Nicholas in The Shining always plays in my mind when I say “Red Room” I don’t know why.)
If you follow these Six Easy Steps it will help guide you to finding that just right hue for your walls.
Next up: We will tackle the trim and the ceiling paint selections.
The fun has just begun!
EnJOY-Trisha
Sources: http://www.
(1)laurelberninteriors.com
Blog post: The Only Six White Paint Trim Colors You’ll Need
(2)livelovediy.com
(3)southern living, editor in chief,
lindsay bierman
(4)benjaminmoore.com
(5)sherwinwilliams.com
(6)mariakillam.com
(7)pinterest
(8)houzz
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