{"id":3856,"date":"2022-05-07T16:46:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-07T20:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/?p=3856"},"modified":"2024-02-28T11:11:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T16:11:17","slug":"how-to-pick-whole-house-paint-colors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-pick-whole-house-paint-colors\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Pick A Whole House Paint Color (To Decorate Easier)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Wondering how to pick a whole house paint color? Well, look no further because I have your answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When picking a whole house paint color, choose a light, neutral color such as white, gray, beige, or a muted color in a satin sheen. This lets the furniture and decorations be the bold and unique features in the room, which are easier and cheaper to swap out as the seasons and trends change than repainting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that we’ve got the basics out of the way, let’s break into the details a little further so you can easily choose a color that will complement your entire house and make decorating a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before I dive into the rules of thumb for picking a whole house paint color, we first need to discuss why you should pick one, neutral color for the house (instead of a different color for each room or bright, bold colors).<\/p>\n\n\n\n I know it\u2019s tempting to paint your walls the latest color of the year that seems to be in everyone\u2019s homes, but here\u2019s why I (and many professional interior designers) think you shouldn\u2019t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sticking to a very light neutral paint color that will go with any color, and instead, adding bright and bold colors in your decorations will give you way more decorating flexibility than the alternative. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many people choose to put the bright blue (or other trendy) paint color on the wall and get overwhelmed when they also try to add blue or another color to their decorations.<\/p>\n\n\nQuick Navigation: Rules Of Thumb For Picking Whole House Paint Colors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Why Do People Paint Their Whole House One Color?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n