How To Choose Wall Colors For Home. Stick to your favourite colours. When decorating a space divide the colors into components of 60 percent of a dominant color walls 30 percent of a secondary color upholstery and 10 percent of an accent color accessories advises desginer Mark McCauley.
For wall paint you can ask the paint store to create a tint of a particular color perhaps knocking down the main color by 50 percent which the mixer will do by adding white. Boost your confidence by testing colors on poster board or large areas of a wall. Choose a flow-through paint.
The best way to find the undertone is to look at the darkest color on the strip in a fan deck.
Adding shades of the same color creates depth and interest. White trim stands out brightly against the cool exterior colors. To recap follow these steps when choosing paint colors for your home interior. Choose a flow-through paint.