Picking Paint Color

Picking a new paint color for a room can be hard for some.  Giving this decision some thought and planning can save you the heart ache of deciding later you are unhappy with a color choice.  Here are some interior design tips on picking just the right color for your room.

Consider Light
When choosing paint color - consider which direction the room is facing.  Where is your light coming from?  A south facing room will get sun all day while a north facing room will commonly be darker. Your east and west facing rooms will receive either the morning or evening sun.

Function
Secondly - how will the room be used?  Will you use this room in the morning or night?  Will you work in this room or relax?

For example a south facing room you want to relax in during the day will require a cooler shade like soft blue to offset the amount of sunlight.  While a room you want to relax in at night would need a warmer deeper shade like dark gray or brown. 

Remember Composition
Take into consideration what colors are in this room.  The color of the furniture, rugs, and fabrics will play a part in how the color looks in a room.

Test Drive
Finally test your color out with painting swatches on the wall and leaving it for a couple of days.  View it at different times of the day and see how you respond to it.