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Step 1
Use the wonderful tools created by some of the well known companies of paint like Behr or Sherwin Williams. You can go to these websites and load a digital photo of your room to be painted, choose a color scheme and digitally paint the room to see how it will look. I think this tool is helpful but in times past came with a small fee so be prepared to register on the site and to pay a small membership fee.
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Step 2
Pick up your swatches. There are what seems like 1,000,000 paint swatches to look at in these stores. In order to prevent feeling overwhelmed by all of the options, determine if you are a neutral colors person, an airy and light colors type, or if you tend to favor the more bold color palette, you may prefer the more warm colors for your humble abode. Whatever the preference, determine it before you leave the house. This way, you will most likely stick with that color family and options while picking swatches versus being all over the place and leaving with your pockets and bags stuffed with booklets and swatches.
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Step 3
Ask questions. Go to your local hardware store and and/or take a do it yourself painting class. These classes are helpful if you are wanting to attempt a painting technique like creating a linen look or other textured looks on your walls.
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Step 4
Purchase your supplies. Once you have gathered your information, purchase your supplies. Again, you will want to find out from your local hardware store or paint supply stores which brushes, trays, rollers, etc are of the best value. A mid-grade paint brush may work just fine, however you do not want to use a brush that will leave paint bristles to dry all over your freshly painted walls.
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Step 5
Start small. Start with the smallest room of your home to be painted. Why? You will probably finish it quickly and once you complete one room you will feel more confident as you forge ahead to tackle room number two which should be the next biggest.
