Congratulations, you have a new home. For most, that means the interior walls are some version of white throughout, flooring may be varying shades of neutral...you know, safe choices. So what do you do to create a warm, welcoming and expressive decor? Take a deep breath and realize that you can create a plan that will make the new home decorating process relatively stress free.
Your new home is a blank canvas waiting for you to create something beautiful. Homes that just seem to flow and look great always have something in common: a consistent color palette.
Your decision will most likely be based on your preferences, your existing furnishings, if any, and your decorating style. Learn more about decorating color schemes
Once you have decided upon the three colors (there can be more, but don’t get too carried away) that will form the foundation of your home’s color palette, the next step is to decide where those colors will go.
Wall color always seems to be a difficult decision. With a new home in particular, you might be most satisfied with a soft, subtle color on the walls of the largest rooms, at least to start with. You can always re-evaluate after spending some time in the home, change colors, go a shade or two deeper, or paint an accent wall.
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