“One of the (mistakes) I always see people[make]is they choose[paint colors]too soon,” says Natasha Haber, interior designer, decorator, and owner of Natasha Haberman Studio. Mann said.
She suggests that this should be the last step in decorating your home. There are thousands of paint color options, so she advises choosing a decor or accessory that you really like first, then choosing your paint based on that. For example, you know you want a light blue room, but matching the exact shade is easier if you already have the bedding, rug, and other decorative items you need for the space.
“[Otherwise]you’re constantly fighting with the paint instead of making it blend with everything else you’ve already chosen,” she said.
In addition to looking at decorations and accessories, she also recommends thinking about how you plan to use the room you’re painting.
“It’s all about what kind of atmosphere you’re trying to create in the room,” she added. “Think about the amount of time you live in that space.”
You might want a more “bright and cheerful” color in rooms you spend your time in during the day, like your kitchen, and a more “cozy” color in areas you spend your time in at night, like your bedroom, she says. said.
