{"id":72268,"date":"2021-05-03T12:18:20","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T19:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?page_id=72268"},"modified":"2021-07-18T20:51:58","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T03:51:58","slug":"tips-for-painting-a-room","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/tips-for-painting-a-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Tips for Painting a Room to Avoid These 15 Common Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painting your home\u2019s interior is a great way to give your space a refresh while dipping your toes into the world of DIY. And while it may sound like an easy weekend project to undertake, there are common pitfalls to watch out for to prevent a paint job from turning into a nightmare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To help you prep for your next project, we reached out to experts from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17151\/CA\/San-Francisco\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">San Francisco, CA <\/a>to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/29470\/IL\/Chicago\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Chicago, IL<\/a>,\u00a0 to get their best tips on painting a room to avoid these 15 common mistakes. Keep reading to see what they had to say.<\/p>\n<h2><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-72269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-945x630.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-450x300.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) Assuming all paint colors will appear the same\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest mistakes I see homeowners making when choosing an interior paint color is copying a color they see elsewhere and assuming it will work in their home. Paint colors seen elsewhere can look completely different depending on the elements in their home. When choosing paint colors, remember that colors for your interior need to be based on the undertones of the bossy elements in each room (like counter material or tile), the direction of natural lighting, plus the source of artificial lighting in each room.. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesliekelleycolor.me\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leslie Kelley Color<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Choosing trendy colors on a whim<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think twice before painting your home with the trend color of the season or year. My tip for painting a room would be to go with the feeling you want to create and how the color reflects your feelings about the space or room. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/themessageofcolor.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Message of Color<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3) Not trying out a sample first<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it&#8217;s tempting to rush through a paint job, it&#8217;s difficult to judge how the paint will look on a large swatch based on a little 2&#215;3&#8243; chip you get at the store. One of my tips for painting a room is to get a sample of your top choices and see how those look in the space with your lighting and finishes. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brittanytharpinteriors.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brittany Tharp Interiors<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4) Forgetting to test swatches under different lighting conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The color of lighting in a space plays a key role in the DIY-er\u2019s color selection success. Viewing large color swatches on the surface(s) within the space for 24 hours will reveal the changing color nuances created by the interaction of light and color. This simple and low-cost process provides an opportunity to feel comfortable knowing that the final color application will give the mood you envisioned. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/simplemodernstyle.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple Modern Style<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5) Not taking the time to color test<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the time to paint test samples on a large area of the wall and viewing them over 24 hours will ensure that the colors are perfect. Plus, it provides the opportunity to adjust as needed. If you&#8217;re feeling stuck, working with a color consultant can also remove the stress of color selection, can be done virtually from the comfort of your home, and ensure that the final transformation not only looks good but looks great for years to come. &#8211; <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Spiral Design Color Consulting&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:1313665,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:1136076},&quot;21&quot;:1,&quot;23&quot;:1}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"http:\/\/www.spiraldesignsinc.com\/\"rel=\"nofollow\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spiral Design Color Consulting<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-72270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1086\" height=\"723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-946x630.jpg 946w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-451x300.jpg 451w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1086px) 100vw, 1086px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6) Focusing on one room instead of the whole space<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When taking on a project within a room, it can be easy to lose focus on the surrounding space. While each room doesn\u2019t necessarily need to match, you\u2019ll still want to provide a subtle flow and balance throughout the entire home. To avoid choppy breaks between rooms and create one cohesive look, take your color palettes, temperature families, and different hue variations into consideration to keep the overall concept balanced. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paintthetownred.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paint The Town Red<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7) Skipping the prep work<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prep work is a chore, and it&#8217;s tempting to skimp on this step, but thoroughly prepping is important. The more time you invest in prepping the area you plan to paint, the smoother the painting process will go. Critical wall and ceiling preparation steps include cleaning the walls to ensure there&#8217;s no dust, patching and sanding any holes, covering floors and furniture with drops cloths, and removing any switch and outlet covers. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lorlastudio.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lorla Studio<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8) Choosing a paint color based on one lighting condition<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we &#8220;live&#8221; in our rooms at different times of day, it&#8217;s essential to test a proposed color on the surfaces it will appear on. One of my tips for painting a room is to paint a large swatch of that color on a piece of white or mid-grey board or paper and then viewing the swatch in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. Only then will you know if the color pleases you at all times of day and under both natural or artificial light. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/leatriceeiseman.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eiseman &amp; Associates<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9) Painting a test swatch in the middle of a wall\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you test a paint color in the middle of a wall, the old color will dominate the swatch and confuse the eye. If you want to see how your new paint color will look, paint a swatch of it (being sure to use two coats) next to the trim. That will allow your eye to visualize the color with the trim<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amenitieshomedesign.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amenities Interior Design and Renovation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10) Foregoing the all-important lighting test<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light is what makes a paint color. l The same paint will look different in natural light, the lighting in your home, and the lighting in the paint store. Make sure you look at the paint sample in the room you are painting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hearthandhedgerow.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearth &amp; Hedgerow<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-72271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3_Tips-for-Painting-a-Room-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11) Not taking the room\u2019s direction into consideration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing paint colors, remember to take the room-facing direction into account. Whether your space is facing north, south, east or west can have a major impact on the color you select for your room. For example, southern exposures can make all shades turn more yellow to the eye. My tip for painting a room is to sample and do a test swatch on each wall. Look at the paint at different times of day to ensure you truly love it. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deborahsilverdesign.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deborah Silver Design<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12) Choosing the wrong color based on the size of the room\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I see DIY&#8217;ers thinking they should paint walls in a smaller, darker space in a shade of white to make it appear light and bright, and are horrified to see that it does the exact opposite and looks dingy. Natural or available light should determine your wall color. Most of the time, darker spaces would come into their own with a medium and darker shade which &#8216;expands&#8217; a smaller space. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onecoastdesign.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Coast Design<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13) Choosing conflicting colors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common painting mistake that I see often is choosing colors that don&#8217;t flow together in the space. Colors can lean warm or cold, and combining the two takes skill. Simplify the process by choosing either warm tones or cold as you pick your palette. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.melissaguerrero.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melissa Guerrero Design<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14) Not properly preparing your walls before painting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, there is no substitute for prepping your paint project. Poor preparation when masking, caulking, and taping leaves random paint drips, over-spray, and missed spots that say to the buyer, \u201cGet ready to spend some money <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you buy this house because you\u2019ll need to get this place painted.\u201d Take your time and do the job with care. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cristinaacostadesign.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cristina Acosta Design<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15) Using paint colors that are too saturated in color<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing wall colors that are too saturated in color can make furniture and accessories look dirty. To avoid this mistake, select colors that are in the same color pallet. My tip for painting a room is to mix neutral colors with neutral colors <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mix vibrant colors with vibrant colors &#8211; don&#8217;t mix neutral colors with bright or vibrant colors. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ginaparisdesign.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gina Paris Design<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Painting your home\u2019s interior is a great way to give your space a refresh while dipping your toes into the world of DIY. And while it may sound like an easy weekend project to undertake, there are common pitfalls to watch out for to prevent a paint job from turning into a nightmare.\u00a0 To help [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":545,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"coauthors":[34288],"class_list":["post-72268","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.7 (Yoast SEO v28.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Expert Tips for Painting a Room to Avoid Common Painting Mistakes - Redfin<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Experts reveal their best tips for painting a room to avoid these 15 common painting mistakes. 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