“I can’t pick a color. I’m scared I’ll pick wrong.”
You’re not alone. Picking colors is the part most people worry about. A few simple steps make it much easier.
Why picking a color is so hard.
The color cards at the store are tiny. And colors change with the light. A gray that looks calm in the store can look blue in your room. Next to wood floors, it can look yellow.
A simple way to choose
- Start with what’s staying, like floors and counters
- Pick 2 or 3 colors, not 20
- Paint big samples on two walls
- Look at them in the morning and at night
What you can do.
Pick on your own
Fine if you enjoy it. Try big samples, not tiny color cards.
Get help from a pro
A pro can help you pick colors that fit your light and go together. Ours is free with every job.
Keep it simple
Pick one main color for most rooms. Then add color in just one or two places.
- 1Do you help with colors? Does it cost extra?
Some painters charge for this. Ask first.
- 2Can I see big samples on my walls first?
Seeing colors in your own light is the only way to be sure.
- 3Should I use flat or shiny paint in each room?
Shinier paint is easier to wipe clean. Busy rooms need paint you can wipe.
How we’d do it.
Color help is free with every job. We’ll look at your light, floors and furniture with you. Then we’ll help you narrow it down until you feel sure.
- No money down
- Your price won’t go up
- 5-year warranty
- Safe with old lead paint
A home like yours.
Real review that mentions help with colors.
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