Selecting paint colors for your home interiors involves a few steps to ensure you find the right shades that complement your space:

• 1. Consider the Mood: Determine the mood or atmosphere you want each room to evoke. Do you want a calming, energizing, cozy, or vibrant feel?
• 2. Assess Lighting: Natural and artificial light affect how colors appear. Test paint samples in different areas of the room to see how they look in various lighting conditions.
• 3. Create a Palette: Start with a base color for the main areas and then select complementary or contrasting colors for accent walls, trim, or specific features.
• 4. Harmonize with Décor: Take into account existing furniture, fabrics, and décor. Colors should harmonize with these elements rather than clash.
• 5. Test Paint Samples: Get small samples of your chosen colors and paint a section of the wall. Observe how they look at different times of the day before making a final decision.
• 6. Use Color Wheel and Schemes: Understanding color theory can help in creating cohesive palettes. Complementary, analogous, or monochromatic color schemes can guide your choices.
• 7. Consider Room Size: Lighter colors can make a small room appear more spacious, while darker colors can add coziness to larger spaces.
• 8. Reflect Personal Style: Choose colors that resonate with your personal style and preferences.

To calculate the quantity of paint you need:

• Measure the walls: Measure the length and height of the walls you plan to paint.
• Calculate wall area: Multiply the length by the height of each wall to get the area in square feet or square meters.
• Deduct windows and doors: Subtract the area of windows and doors from the total wall area.
• Coverage per gallon: Check the paint can for coverage per gallon (usually mentioned in square feet). Divide the total wall area by the coverage to determine the number of gallons needed.
• Consider multiple coats: If you're applying multiple coats, adjust the quantity accordingly by multiplying the required gallons by the number of coats.

Understanding Interior and Exterior Paint