How to Choose the Right Wall Colors

Giving your walls a fresh coat of paint is one of the simplest ways to update your home and give it a stylish new look. While the painting is the easy part, the color selection process is not so simple. With so many colors to choose from - and varying shades of each – it can feel overwhelming to decide which one is best for your space. Before you even begin to set out collecting paint sample chips, ask yourself a few questions…what is the room being used for and how do you want it to feel? What is the mood? While you may want your bedroom to feel calm, you may choose your bathroom to be bright. Here are some tips and ideas:

ALL-OVER COLOR ADVICE

When choosing an all-over interior color, go with a neutral that will work in any room. Warm grays and beige work with most other colors that you may want to bring in for accents or pops of color.

Here are a few of my go-to neutrals for new construction and remodels:

go-to neutral colors from Benjamin Moore

Left: Benjamin Moore Collingwood – OC-28; Right: Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray – HC-173

Sherwin Williams Drift of Mist – SW 9166

 

THOUGHTS ON WHITE

For the current minimalist trend, keep it simple white. White makes a room feel bright, spacious, crisp and clean. When it comes to whites, there are too many to choose from! My favorites:

Left: Benjamin Moore White Dove – OC-17; Right: Sherwin Williams Pure White – SW 7005

 

WHAT ABOUT AN ACCENT WALL?

To create a calm, relaxing vibe, choose cool colors like blues and aquas. Try these for accent walls:

Left: Sherwin Williams Smoky Blue – SW 7604; Right: Benjamin Moore Sweatshirt Gray – 2126-4

 

Have fun with color! Create a focal point by painting an accent color. Accessorize with bright pillows and décor. Stop stressing about colors and just start painting!

PLEASE NOTE that these digital color swatches were sourced from the Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams websites and are only provided to give a general idea of the colors recommended. We highly suggest you source actual paint swatches before embarking on your painting project 😄.

 
home design & buildingKristi Rinehartpaint, color advice