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Step 1
Take advantage of paint chip samples in paint departments and at paint stores. These are free! See resources for a way to get an entire paint chip book for free, too.
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Step 2
Try one of the online interior house paint programs from Behr, Valspar, Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore (all links included in resource list). These allow you to get paint color ideas for any room and also let you see how combinations of colors can go together.
When you find a few combinations that you like, go to the paint store itself and get paint chips so you can see what the color looks like in real life. Computers screens can give you warped views of paint colors. -
Step 3
Get estimates from contract painters or interior designers. Some paint and design businesses will charge a fee to come to your house and give an estimate, so be sure to ask what the policy is ahead of time. Professionals will have the inside scoop on which interior house paint colors will look good. You might decide that letting the professional painters do the job is worth the money, too.
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Step 4
Generate your own interior house paint ideas. Look at furniture, accessories, photos, pillows or curtains that you plan to use in the room or rooms that you want to paint. Pick a color from whatever item inspires you and imagine that color all over the walls. You can also find a neutral or complimentary color to paint the walls that will match your inspirational piece.
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Step 5
Try bringing a photo of your inspirational piece or the object itself to the paint store. Also, bring dimensions of the room and get an idea of how much light it gets throughout the day (small rooms tend to feel more open with lighter colors, while large rooms can handle darker shades better).
With all these factors considered, paint department experts can give you plenty of ideas and tips for getting the perfect interior house paint colors for those rooms.
Comments
Alrady said
on 9/5/2009 I know that Ethan Allen offers services if you buy a piece of their furniture. :) GREAT article giving steps you can take to get a good decorator scheme going.