After the holiday season, you may be ready to refresh your home's color scheme. Whether you're interested in a change that will make your space feel more inviting or if it's time for a new look altogether, painting is one of the fastest ways to give your living area a lift. However, choosing colors can be overwhelming at times - which is why we've pulled together some tips on how to choose the perfect shade for your walls and ceilings!

1. Get a Color Consultation from a Professional

As you start to consider what color to paint your walls, it's important to get a professional opinion. It is possible that a single color will look great in an online photo but not so great in your particular home. A professional can help you choose the right colors for your space, taking into account factors like lighting and furniture.

2. Go With the Flow of the Room

The second thing you should do is go with the flow of the room. Unless you want to get entirely new furniture, carpets, and everything else, you’ll want to pick a paint that goes with the colors of those things. This way, you can create a cohesive room design incorporating your current furniture with an invigorating breath of fresh color.

3. Think About Color Psychology

Color psychology is the study of how color affects human behavior and perception. Colors can be used to create a sense of calm or excitement, warmth or coldness, harmony or discord. Keeping this idea in mind, try to pick colors that will create the mood you want in your home. Warm colors can help a room feel cozy or even exciting, while cool colors keep the mood and energy lower and more subtle.

4. Understand How Colors Interact with Each Other

You might have heard of complementary, analogous and triadic color schemes. When it comes to choosing paint colors for your home, it's important to understand how each type of scheme works.

Complementary colors are opposite on the color wheel (red/green, blue/orange). Analogous colors are next to each other on the color wheel (blue-green/yellow-green). Triadic colors are three colors that form a triangle on the color wheel (red-violet/yellow-orange/blue).

5. Look at Nature and Take Notes

Nature is one of the best sources of inspiration! Take a walk through your neighborhood and look at nature. What colors are prevalent? How do they make you feel? Take notes and remember to include weather, time of day, and other factors that might affect the color palette of your surroundings.

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Interior painting is an excellent way to start the New Year. It can be a daunting task, but if you follow these tips, it will be much easier than you think. Keep in mind that color doesn't have to be boring or expected. You can make your home into a fun and creative place by choosing colors that fit your personality!