Whether you're renovating a home to sell or simply want to give your home a fresh, modern look, new interior paint is a great way to give your home a new lease on life. If you want to create a more contemporary and design focussed interior, then ditching your white walls for a more expressive colour palette is an excellent way to do it.

While there are many interior design trends for interior paint to consider, the sheer number of different schemes to choose from can make the process seem overwhelming. Here are three steps to take to make selecting a new colour palette for your home easier.

1. Start with your flooring

The first step involved with developing a colour palette should be thinking about your flooring. Replacing your existing flooring is an expensive task and if it's in good condition, then it's also unnecessary from a design perspective. However, the type of flooring material and the colour of your flooring should be catered for when choosing wall colours.

There aren't any hard and fast rules about which colours work best with certain floors. The most important concept is keeping the undertones similar and matching warm floor finishes with paint that has a warm undertone. Also, very pale or very dark floors look better when paired with an opposing shade on the walls.

2. Next step is the ceiling

Traditional white ceilings are still a very popular choice and are a wise choice in most standard homes. For something different, using a colour on the ceiling can draw the eye up but avoid darker tones which can make even a huge room feel enclosed an oppressive.

Whether you opt for standard white or a colour for your ceiling, always use a paint with a matte finish. Glossy paints will highlight all of the small imperfections on a ceiling due to the uplighting and you won't get a seamless and sleek look.

3. Finally, the walls

Once you have the basics figured out, you can add the final element by deciding on a colour for the walls. As a rule, dark colours are better suited to bedrooms, studies and living rooms. Use lighter, brighter tones for rooms that are most frequently used during the daylight hours.

When choosing a colour, look to your existing furniture and decor for inspiration. Select a single shade, even if it only features in a small way, from your favourite cushion cover or piece of art to help your newly painted walls blend seamlessly and cohesively into your home.

For more information or assistance, contact a professional in house painting.