To decorative function of wall paint, the following are some tips on choosing the right wall paint for your needs.
Some basic things to take into consideration are which room you are planning on painting. If you are painting a bedroom you want to choose calming, soothing colors. This is not a room you want to paint brightly or boldly. If it's a room with many windows you want to choose colors that will enhance your natural light but not necessarily cause glare.
If you are painting a bathroom that you apply make up in, you may want to stay away from dark wall colors since it will affect the brightness of the light being reflected from your light fixtures. You may also want to choose a paint that repels water when splashed. If you choose a flat paint, it may leave water marks on your walls. Eggshell finish paint has a better "wipe down" factor than flat finish paint. Of course, you can
If you have a favorite color, limit your choices in that particular color scheme to just two or three. The more color swatches you bring home the harder it will be to narrow it down to one or two.
Once you have narrowed down your color choices, buy a quart first and paint a few large sections on your walls and live with it for a few days before fully committing. What may look good to your eye on a 3x3 swatch of cardstock may not be as appealing on your family room walls after a day or two of living with it. It's much easier to paint over a small section than it is to have to repaint a whole entire room.
