One of the most exciting, yet daunting parts of tackling a home painting project is finding paint color ideas and getting inspiration. Sometimes, it can feel like there’s too many options and it would be easier to pick from just a handful of paint color options. Whether you’re looking for exterior paint ideas to refresh the outside of your home and give it more curb appeal or interior paint ideas to freshen up your space and create an aesthetic you love, finding the perfect paint color is key. But with so many resources out there, where should you begin? In this blog post, we’re sharing a few of our favorite resources and tips for finding house paint color inspiration for your next project.
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How To Find Paint Color Ideas For Your House
When looking for house paint color inspiration, there are a few different resources we recommend starting with to find paint color ideas for your home. Be sure to check out this blog post for tips on choosing the best paint color for your home.
Visit Local Paint Stores
One of the best ways to find paint color ideas and inspiration is to visit your local paint store. Some of our go-to paint stores to visit or refer customers to for house paint color inspiration are Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Spectrum Paints.
These stores are full of color resources, paint walls, color palettes, and paint swatches. Plus, their employees are super helpful and have a ton of knowledge, so you can share your vision with them and pick their brain while you’re there, too. They can give you valuable insights on color trends and combinations as well.
Just be careful looking at colors only in the paint store. It is definitely nice to see the paint colors in the store because you can compare colors and see how different shades and palettes look next to each other. However, most businesses have fluorescent lighting that will cause the paint colors to look a bit different in the store versus in your home.
Explore Online Resources
I’m sure this doesn’t come as a surprise to you, and you likely have turned to social media, your favorite DIY blogs, and Pinterest for color and home inspiration before, but online resources are great for helping you find paint color ideas and inspiration. You can find tons of paint color inspiration, interior design ideas, exterior paint tips, and overall home and DIY information on these websites and platforms.
You can browse through endless images of beautifully painted homes or narrow your search to look at specific themes, color palettes, design styles, and aesthetics that align with your vision for your home. For example, you might search for “exterior house color ideas with black roof,” or “rustic interior paint color inspiration for farmhouses.”
You can create boards or save posts to help you keep track of the colors and styles that catch your eye. Be sure to take these images to the paint store with you to see if they can match the colors or help you find them if the original poster shared the product number or identifying information.
Some of our favorite blogs to turn to for house paint color inspiration include Rough Designs and Kylie M Interiors. You’ll find paint tips, tons of images and visuals, and examples of how different colors can be used and paired in real-life homes and spaces.
Take a Scenic Drive
Have you ever jumped in the car and drove around, looking at different homes and neighborhoods for paint color ideas and inspiration? This is one of the things we do as a family before painting our home, and it’s a great way to see first-hand what you like and don’t like.
Sometimes, the best inspiration is just around the corner or across town. It’s so fun to find those “golden nugget” homes and neighborhoods that are full of character, charm, and inspiration. When taking your scenic drive, pay attention to the paint colors, combinations, and styles they’ve used. This is particularly helpful when looking for exterior paint ideas. Plus, you can get ideas for landscaping and outdoor design elements as well.
Finding House Paint Color Inspiration
Finding the perfect paint color for your home, whether interior or exterior, doesn’t have to be stressful and overwhelming. In fact, it should be fun and exciting! With these tips and resources in mind, you can find a ton of paint color ideas and overall design inspiration that aligns with your style, aesthetic, and the vision for your home.
In the end, the goal is for you to make your house your home, so stay true to your style and what you want your home to feel like, as that’s more important than any trend or color fad.
Utilize your resources, both locally, in your neighborhood, and online when looking for inspiration. You might even keep a note on your phone with links and pictures or a binder with information from your local paint store so you can easily reference it when choosing interior or exterior paint colors.
Don’t forget to enjoy the process of transforming your home into a truly special space!
If you’re ready to start your next painting project and get expert guidance on paint colors, visit our contact page today! We’d love to provide you with our expert advice and top-quality painting services to bring your vision to life!
Do you have a specific theme or style of home that you’re seeking paint color inspiration for? Comment below and let us know or reach out to us on Instagram, as we’re always looking for ideas to inspire our future blog posts and content.
