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Don't Pick Your Paint Color First

You may be ready to decorate your home; please don't pick your paint color first. Choosing a paint color first is not the best choice. Instead, the first step to decorating any room starts with the floor plan. Knowing the room's measurements will go a long way in creating a successful design.

Why Picking Your Paint Color First is not the Best Choice

Your choices of furniture and fabrics will undoubtedly vary on their availability. In contrast to the enormous selection of paint colors available, paint colors are very customizable. In other words, if you love a shade of blue for your den sofas or ottoman. It would be better to select the shade of fabric or leather you love for your furniture first, then choose the wall color. However, if you pick your paint color first, you may paint the room twice. Consequently, read this blog on How to Choose Paint Colors.

You have probably heard the phrase "measure twice and cut once." However, measuring twice and buying once is the best way to plan a successful and functional room in interior design. In other words, if you know the room's dimensions, you can buy the right size furniture for that room in the fabric and finish you like. But if you pick your paint color first, you will have to find furniture and accessories to match that color unless you want to do custom-designed furniture, which comes with a higher price tag. Furthermore, picking the perfect paint color is easier once you have selected the furnishings.

Consequently, working with a professional interior designer will save you time and money.