The #1 Mistake People Make When Picking Paint Colors

There are tens of thousands of paint colors to choose from. And that’s not necessarily a good thing. Where do you even start? 

The #1 mistake people make when selecting new paint colors is ignoring their existing colors. Most people start by looking at all their options. This is a surefire way to getting overwhelmed, and fast! Instead, ask yourself: “What colors am I working with?”

Start by picking the most important thing in your house. Is it your natural hardwood floor? Is it your favorite green couch? That is going to be your touchstone. Finding the perfect paint color is NOT about introducing a new color. It IS about inviting in a color that supports your most important thing.

Once you shift your focus to what you’re working with (instead of the unlimited options available to you), the right paint color becomes much more obvious.