The 3 Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make when Choosing Paint

As just about any homeowner can tell you, selecting paint for your home is nowhere near as simple as it seems. Many people stress for weeks trying to find the perfect color for their needs, comparing stacks of swatches and testing patch after patch of wall. Even after days of careful consideration, some may find that they need to repeat the process as the shade they selected doesn’t quite seem to work.

But it doesn’t have to be such a hassle. The Orlando interior painters at New Ceilings have helped numerous homeowners with their painting plans, and along the way they’ve discovered a few tips and tricks to make the process easier. Here are three mistakes to avoid so you can keep the process smooth and easy:

• There are many shades of the same color. So you’ve decided beyond a doubt that you want your living room to be painted grey. That’s a great starting point, but there are more existing shades of grey than you can count on your fingers (and toes). Don’t be afraid to try out a handful of different shades before you make a set decision. You may find you like a grey with blue undertones more than you like it with green or beige.

• Go beyond the swatch. When you’re planning for your interior paint job, you probably have handfuls of swatches on hand. While these can give you a good idea of how the room will look, they don’t tell you how the natural light will interact with the color, and whether a whole room of the color will be too overbearing. Go ahead and paint a patch with your selected color to see how it really interacts in your room.

• Don’t forget about the rest of your decor. Picking out your favorite color is great, but what will you do if it doesn’t complement the rest of your decor? You’ll either have to select a whole new set of furnishings or redo the whole room. Be sure you keep in mind the color of your major furniture pieces when you select a paint color. It may be a good idea to find a paint swatch that matches the fabric so you can create different combinations.

It’s easy to make these common mistakes when you’re redoing your home. To avoid frustration, you can always enlist the help of a team of professional Orlando interior painters. The experts at New Ceilings can aid your process from start to finish–from choosing colors to adding the finishing touches. Give us a call at 407-378-6040 to schedule your free consultation.