Most homeowners find it hard to choose one paint color for their bedroom, living room, or kitchen. Imagine how daunting it can be to choose a color palette for the entire house, including the exterior walls. Even after looking for color inspiration and assessing the color of their furniture and furnishings, most people still struggle with finding a color scheme that will work for all the rooms in the home. Luckily, this article will walk you through useful tips on how to narrow down on your best color palette as you decorate or renovate your home.

Pick a color for the largest room

When selecting a wall color, you have to start somewhere, and the best place is the biggest room in the house. For most homes, this is usually the living room or kitchen. You probably have a color in mind for the walls. If not, pick a soft, neutral hue, as this will make choosing colors for other rooms easier. You can never go wrong with white, so this can be an ideal wall color if you are not into bold shades. Alternatively, look at your living room furniture and work with a color that matches or complements your largest pieces. These could be the sofa, area rug, or the coffee table. For the kitchen, you can go with a color that complements the countertops, cabinets, or splashbacks.

Start with your boldest color

Do you have a bold color in mind, such as a vibrant red, orange, blue, or green, which you would like to use for the walls? This can be a great color to start with when choosing your palette. The bold color will determine what paint will be ideal for other rooms in the home. Start with the room that you intend to paint this color, and use softer colors for the adjacent rooms or walls. For example, if you are using a blue shade for the kitchen, you can opt for gray or white hues for the living room. Don't clash two bold colors, as this will interfere with the aesthetics of the home.

Use different shades of the same color

Another great option is to use various shades of the same hue rather than going for different colors. For instance, a yellow theme may include various shades of the color used in the living room, bedroom and kitchen, and a light shade for the exterior walls. Doing this allows you to play safe while killing color monotony in the different rooms.

Remember to accessorize with items such as throw pillows, rugs, flower vases, and other furnishings which can add a splash of color to your home. These can be from the same palette or mismatched to give the home a pleasant look and feel.

Contact professional painters for additional advice.