I love answering questions that my readers submit, and I have received so many different variations on this question that I finally decided to put together this guide for you! The burning question so many of you have asked is...

"Where do I start with paint colors?! I went to look and it's so overwhelming!"

Believe it or not, I agree that picking a color scheme for your house can be REALLY overwhelming! When we bought our first house, I was so excited about painting that we painted nearly every room a different color. I don't recommend that, lol! I've learned a lot since then and finally feel like I have a handle on choosing a color scheme for a home. Here are my tips for you!

Tip 1: Take a look at what colors you like wearing. Most people buy clothes in colors they like to wear, and you should paint your rooms in colors that you love, too! If you are obsessed with navy blue (like me), chances are you will love a home painted in hues of blue.

Tip 2: Choose a color scheme from the largest pattern that you will be using in the room. If you've got patterned upholstery, a colorful rug or large piece of artwork, pick colors you like from the pattern. For a neutral wall paint color, look to the pattern's whites and beiges. If you don't have any pieces to go in the room yet, go the fabric store!

Find a piece of fabric with several colors THAT YOU LOVE. Since those colors work well together on fabric, they should work well together as paint colors! Buy a yard or so of the fabric so you can have it with you as you choose paint colors. The bonus is that you can use the fabric to make something later (it can be something simple like a pillow cover). 

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Tip 3: Aim for about 5 colors total. They should consist of:

1) A white (and/or black…if you are daring like me, lol!).  This white will be the color of your trim, ceilings, etc. I have white ceilings and trim, but am slowly painting all of our interior doors black (which you can read about by clicking here).

2) A neutral. This can be tan, grey or even a blue (yes, blue can be neutral--jeans go with everything, don't they?!). This color will bring everything together in your home and is the perfect color to use when you aren't sure what else to use. For example, your neutral is a great color to use in spaces that connect other rooms, like hallways.

3) Three additional colors: Color of your choice #1 Color of your choice #2 Color of your choice #3

That means you really only have 3 hard choices to make, and you can use the fabric you fell in love with to help guide these choices.

The most important thing to remember is that you should choose colors you love. Don't over think it. Just follow these simple tips and you will be on your way to having a color palette in your home that you love!

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