We’ve all painted our homes thinking it’s the ‘perfect’ color, but then we quickly realize it looks outdated. There are a couple of reasons why this might happen. Sometimes we get too taken by a color trend and fail to consider if it will actually look good in our home. The most important thing is to choose a color based on your preferences and tastes and to avoid being too influenced by paint trends and color trends.
Go for longevity, and don’t shortcut on quality either: ‘Color is only one part of what makes a good paint; you need opaque coverage, indulgent finishes, and hardwearing properties so your home looks fresher for longer,' says Annie Sloane, founder of her eponymous paint brand. 'Paints that chip, get greasy, have a thin finish, or poorly balanced pigments will never look good, even if the color is the hottest thing in interiors. Essentially: don’t just choose a paint color because it’s popular, and make sure it’s a good quality to avoid any chromatic catastrophes.'
