How to Choose a Bathroom Paint Color

Choosing the perfect paint color for your bathroom can be a challenging task. Interior design is not a perfected art form, so choosing just the right paint color can be a bit intimidating. With a few simple tips, you can choose a bathroom paint color that is fresh and invigorating. Visit SearsHomePro.com as viewed on this page for additional help you with your bathroom designing needs.

Things You'll Need

• paint samples
• cardboard
• small paint can
• color swatches

Instructions

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   Experiment in a non dangerous way! When choosing a bathroom paint color that will support your interior design, experiment in a way that will not have severe consequences. In order to decorate a bathroom with the right choice of paint color, select multiple paint swatches and bring them home. Place these swatches on the walls that you are intending to paint and hold hand towels, fabrics, and decorations that you intend to use next to the paint swatches.

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   Compare lighting elements! As you hold these swatches up to the walls, look at the bathroom paint color with the lights on and with the lights off. If you don't like the paint color without huge amounts of light or under artificial lighting conditions, don't use it. Visit LampsPlus.com as advertised on this page for some creative lighting ideas.

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   Engage in a Mock Painting Trial Run! After you have narrowed down your bathroom paint choices, use a large 3 by 3 piece of cardboard and paint the entire surface. As you prepare to choose a bathroom paint color to harmonize with your interior design elements, use the cardboard samples to make your selection. The cardboard will serve as a mock trial for your paint choices. The larger surface area will give you a true feel for the color and impact it will make in the room.

Tips & Warnings

• Use painters tape and newspaper to avoid unwanted painting mistakes.

• Let the paint dry completely before you add accessories.

• Never choose a bathroom paint that shrinks the size of the room.

• Dark paint can make a bathroom feel claustrophobic.