If you’re ready for a change or recently bought a house, a fresh interior colour scheme can make a massive difference to your home's overall look and feel. The right colours will brighten your living space and make a room look more spacious. Our paint experts have put together their top five tips for choosing the right paint colour for each room in your home: 

1. Analyze Your Existing Colours

Look at your home's current finishes, including the colour of your flooring, furniture, and cabinetry. Unless you’re planning a complete renovation, you’ll need to choose a colour scheme that complements your home's existing features. 

2. Determine Your Goal & Do Your Research

Do you want to lighten and brighten the room with a neutral colour, or do you want to add depth and drama with a statement shade? Once you know the look you’re trying to achieve, research colour schemes and find inspiration from people who have already done the hard work. There’s no shortage of information online, including insight into the latest interior colour trends. 

3. Choose a Reputable Paint Brand

Choosing a reputable paint brand will help you achieve professional results. Visit your local Lyons & Island TIMBER MART to browse the colour swatches and inspirational brochures from leading paint brands like PPG, Sico, and Boomerang. Knowing the brands available can help you narrow down your search. 

4. Test Multiple Colours

We recommend buying 3-5 paint samples to test on the wall you plan to paint. Colours can look different in natural and artificial lighting and at different times of the day. White paint may display warmer or cooler undertones depending on the fabric and finishings in the room. If a colour isn’t quite right, look at similar shades from the same colour family to find the perfect fit.

5. Get the Right Tools

Once you have chosen the winning colour and finish, you’re ready to gather your painting supplies. For a beginner DIY painter, we recommend investing in a reliable paintbrush for cutting in, painter’s tape, a plastic dropcloth, and a paint roller with an extendable pole. Don’t forget your complimentary can opener and paint stick, and a paint tray and liner. Now you’re ready to get tips on how to paint like a pro. 

If you need advice, the paint experts at Lyons & Island TIMBER MART can help you choose the right interior colour for your home. Use the PPG paint calculator to determine how much paint you’ll need, or bring your room measurements in-store. We look forward to helping you bring your paint project to life.