By Jolly Dragon 
Choosing the perfect color palette for your home can be overwhelming. But there are some tried-and-true steps to follow to ensure that your colors are beautiful and cohesive.
A great starting point is to look around your house and consider what colors you already love. Maybe you love the color of a rug or a piece of art.
Start with a Neutral Color
A color palette that works well with your decor is the best way to make your home feel streamlined and lovingly curated. However, picking that perfect neutral can be tricky. You want it to work with every color in your home, but it must also be a shade you can live with for a long time.
Neutrals like grays, beige, and soft whites provide a timeless backdrop that allows bolder colors to stand out in your home. You can use them on walls, cabinets, and even as the trim color. This will allow you to change your decor over the years without worrying about changing the room’s paint color.
If you’re looking for a cool neutral that reads as sleek and sophisticated, consider Benjamin Moore Metropolitan. This blue-and-gray neutral looks beautiful in spaces that get lots of natural light and pairs perfectly with crisp white furnishings or warm wood furniture.
For a softer, more earthy neutral that still has a clean appearance, choose Sherwin-Williams Realist Beige. This greige has just enough warmth to work with any decor style, and it’s perfect for bedrooms and living rooms where you want a feeling of relaxation. Similarly, if you want to create a soothing space for your home office, try Sherwin-Williams Clare Turbinado. This moss green neutral is soothing on the eyes and helps promote focus when working from home.
Think About the Lighting
If you’re planning a color revamp in your home, it might be helpful to have a starting point—an inspirational palette that pulls together the colors that you like best. This may be a gorgeous pillow or your favorite painting, but it could also be the furniture you plan to keep or even a feature wall with an architectural element you love.
However, it’s important to remember that the lighting in a room can change how certain colors appear. For example, how navy blue looks in a bedroom with multiple windows differs from how it would look in a bathroom with limited natural light.
Using the color wheel can help you determine which shades complement one another, whether you’re creating a triad color scheme or a complementary hue. This will ensure that the colors in your room and your entire home are attractive and balanced.
Often, the best paint color choices are those inspired by nature. Lush forests, rocky deserts, and fiery sunsets are perfect inspirations for earthy and natural color schemes that work well in any home style.
Consider Your Style
Regardless of your color palette, it’s important to consider your personal style and how you want your home to feel. This can help you narrow down what colors to choose and how they will work together. For example, if you decide to paint your bedroom blue but also like to decorate with bright and vibrant pieces, it’s likely that you will need a more muted shade of blue to keep the look feeling cohesive.
If you’re struggling to find a color that aligns well with your style, try consulting with a professional or doing DIY research online. Several free tools can help you find your perfect color and many articles that explain the “why” behind each palette. This type of research can be a great way to find the colors that suit you best and give you confidence in your decision.
Yeo also advises taking inventory of your current furnishings and décor before selecting your new paint color. This will ensure that the color you select doesn’t clash or create a visual jumble. It can also be helpful to assess your existing furniture and decor at different times of the day, as lighting can drastically change the way a color appears.
Test It Out
Creating a whole house color palette can feel daunting, but it is worthwhile. It makes the decorating process much more manageable and allows you to make decisions that will fit your home well. Plus, it saves you much time and frustration in the long run.
A color scheme isn’t just about wall paint; it can also include things like furniture fabrics and finishes for wood pieces. So, if you want to be sure that the colors you pick for the living room will work well with those in the dining room or that the bedroom colors are right for the master suite, it’s a good idea to test them out before deciding.
You can do this by taking a swatch of the paint you are considering and moving it around in your space. Look at how it looks in natural versus artificial light, and undertones (blue, green, or neutral). This is a great way to get a sense of the overall look you’re going for and ensure that your choice is a winner.
Choosing the perfect color palette for your home involves understanding color psychology, thinking about room specifics, and experimenting with different shades. By following these tips, you can create a beautiful, cohesive look that uniquely feels you.