A Guide To Choosing The Right Wall Paint Colours

One of the most effective ways to change the look of each and every room in your home is to paint the walls a different colour. There is no denying that even if you keep absolutely every other aspect of the space the same, different coloured walls will completely change the way the room looks. For this reason, it goes without saying that choosing the right wall paint colours is incredibly important, no matter what room you’re looking to paint.

Unless you have a colour scheme running through your whole house that you’d like to stick with, you have so many different options when it comes to choosing wall paint colours and, these days, there are thousands of different colours and shades to choose from. If you’re unsure where to even start when it comes to choosing the right wall paint colours, don’t worry, our team here at Decor Express can help.

The size of the room

As you may already be aware, the wall paint colour you choose has the power to make a small room feel bigger or a large room feel cosier. So, before even looking at the colours available, you need to think about the size of the room and what you’re looking to achieve in the space. For example;

• Wanting to make a small room look bigger - opt for pale neutral colours and use the same colour on each wall.
• Wanting to make a bigger room more intimate - opt for rich earthy colours and consider combining a couple of core colours throughout the room.

How much natural and artificial light there is

The wall paint colour you choose also has the ability to bounce light around a dark room or even prevent glare in a very sunny room. For this reason, you also need to think about how much natural light, and also artificial light, the space gets. Generally speaking, the more natural light you have, the darker you can go with your paint colours without the room feeling gloomy.

Always remember that wall paint colours look different in artificial light too, so if you barely get any natural light, it is important to test the colour under your lighting to see how it will look.

Commonly chosen wall paint colours for each room

There are a few colours that homeowners typically choose for each room of the house, so if you’re looking for some more specific inspiration, consider these colours;

Living room

When wanting to create a blank canvas for your living room, neutral tones and grey-scale colours are very on-trend. However, if you want something slightly bolder on the walls, consider darker shades of blue, these tend to be popular amongst homeowners in bigger living spaces.

Kitchen

Again, neutrals are very popular in the kitchen, in fact, they are the go-to for many rooms all over the home. But, it isn’t uncommon for homeowners to choose either yellows/oranges or greens for the kitchen too, these can add personality, especially in traditional-style kitchens.

Bedroom

Similarly to the living room, grey-scale tones are very popular in bedrooms nowadays. People tend to go for slightly darker colours in their bedroom and pairing these with a white ceiling and light flooring works well. Of course, brighter bolder colours are brilliant for children’s rooms too.

Bathroom 

In general, many tend to keep their bathroom bright and airy. More often than not, homeowners choose soft neutrals for the walls and this works well with many tile colours too. If you’re considering a colour, blue is a safe option to keep in line with the water-theme of this room.

Choosing the right wall paint colours

Hopefully, the information above will be helpful when you’re trying to choose the right wall paint colours for the different rooms in your home. When taking into account everything mentioned above, not only will you be able to find a paint colour that you love for every room, but you will also be able to ensure that the colour you choose is right for the space as well. You can confidently transform your home without the worry that you’ve chosen the wrong coloured paint.

When searching for somewhere to purchase wall paint for your home, be sure to visit the Decor Express website today. Not only can we provide you with a huge range of popular Dulux paint colours, but we can also offer you lots of other amazing independent paint brands to choose from too. We even have a paint mixing service as well, so if you’re unable to find what you’re looking for in a pre-mixed tin, we can mix your paint for you. So, no matter what wall paint colours you are looking for, you can guarantee that we will be able to help.