How to NOT Choose Paint Colors
by
Jenn Marsh
This is my story of how I ended up choosing the wrong paint colors for my house and am now trying to right that mistake. Learn from my errors!
New test colors in the kitchen.
When I chose the paint colors for the living room, kitchen, and the hall/entry, I thought I knew what I was doing. I carefully picked out samples, tested it on a few walls and had the painter get started. Almost two years later, I realize that I chose the wrong color! I can't repaint the living room/dining room due to the cost if hiring someone to do the high walls, but I can right my wrong in the kitchen and hallway.
Testing colors in the hallway
Here's what I learned along the way:
Current paint color in the kitchen
Want more details about this and other design ideas? Check out my blog post!
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It’s really important to paint your white sample boards to the edges. The white will fool your eyes. Also make color decisions with your paint chips or boards holding them vertical… unless you’re painting your floor.
Move the boards around your room in both the light areas and the dark corners… both day and night lighting. Sounds like a lot of effort, but it’s worth it.
It’s great when WE learn. And that’s really a good thing. We all make wrong decisions. But learning equals great.