How To Choose the Perfect Paint Color

This post is sponsored by Ace Hardware. All thoughts and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of Ace Hardware.  ...

This post is sponsored by Ace Hardware. All thoughts and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of Ace Hardware. 

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Have you ever had a hard time selecting paint? You go to the store, pick up samples and think, "I cannot go wrong. Every color looks amazing." Or you think the total opposite. Having indecisive thoughts on paint colors is something I know pretty well, but now I tackle my paint dilemmas with a few simple tips. These tips have helped me conquer my painting fears and have helped me take a bolder approach to paint-color selections. 



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Before I jump into all of my hot tips, I wanted to remind you that I live in a rental. We moved into a new rental in the New Year, and as of right now I only have two rooms completed. The whole house is currently being transformed one room at a time. My goal is to decorate the "main" rooms of the house by summertime. Talk about a deadline, right? I have some other room and furniture transformations scheduled in the months to come that I plan on sharing, but for now, I am taking it one project at a time.

I wanted to share with you my latest paint project and how I was able to choose the perfect paint colors for this project. Paint color is something I have hard time choosing because I do not like to repaint furniture or walls. I like to get it right the first time. Anyhow, you see that stool? I have been putting off painting it for a while, and now that I am finally diving into decorating my rental, I actually have a purpose and plan for what I envision for these stools. I have a very eclectic style, and I love to mix and match traditional decor with trendy colors and pieces. With these stools, I wanted a change that ensures that they would not be boring; I wanted them to be eye-catching, standout pieces. I have a space in my hall where these stools would look perfect, and I plan to use the stools to accent the wall art that I plan to create. With some simple steps and some help from Ace Hardware's The Paint Studio, I was able to transform these stools using paint samples.



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My tips on choosing the PERFECT paint color: 

1. Gather your finished project materials (it can be the fabric you are using in your space, art, decor, etc.).

2. Visit Ace Hardware's The Paint Studio. Don't forget to bring a sample piece of fabric or inspiration photo/piece. Pick out ALL of the paint samples that your eyes gravitate towards when you think about the space/piece you are painting. 

3. With fabric (or inspiration photo, art, etc.) and paint samples in hand, lay it all out on the nearest surface. 

4. Pick out two or three paint colors that catch your eye and complement the fabric and project the best. 

*Normally, when I have to paint a piece of furniture that will also have to be upholstered, I try to choose colors that are NOT the main colors in the pattern that I am using. Doing this makes the chosen color stand out more, but also helps tie the piece together because there are hints of the color in the actual pattern. 

5. After you have narrowed down your decision, the best thing to do is to pick up paint samples in those colors and paint a small portion of the wall/project in those colors. Let it dry and see how it looks under the lighting in your house. This would also be a great time to see if the art and decor you have chosen for the space/piece complement the color. 

6. Pick the color that complements your space and your decor. Your eye will naturally gravitate towards it. You can always get the help of a friend/spouse when making decisions like this to help ease your mind, especially if your paint project is large in scale.

Voila, paint color is chosen! 

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These are the tips I used to help me find the color(s) I needed to paint my stools. I had two stools to work with and two different fabric selections, and I wanted to bring out the best in both fabrics. So I chose two paint colors--one for each fabric--in hopes that they can complement the stools in such a way that one common color could not. I think I achieved it. I have two equally bold stools--one stool is more vibrant with a serious, more traditional piece of fabric, while the other is more moody with a pastel, spring-like fabric all in the same print. Isn't it funny what different colors can bring out of the same pattern? 

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Starting this month, when you buy sample pints from The Paint Studio, they will each include a coupon on the lid. Each coupon is good on a gallon of paint when you come back to purchase. All colors can be matched in sample sizes since Ace has tintable samples. 

Find your perfect color with sample pints from The Paint Studio at Ace. Get a coupon for $5 off a gallon for every sample you buy. Limit one $5 discount per gallon for every color sample pint purchased. Offer valid on gallons of Valspar® Optimus™, Valspar® Aspire™, Clark+Kensington® and Royal® paint. Does not include local taxes and fees. Store stock only. At participating stores. See store for details.



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  1. I love this color pairing! Always a fan of a bold combo.

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    1. Thanks girl. I love this color combo and have been using it on other small projects.

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