Painting a space is a fun and easy way to redecorate and add style and interest. The paint and color you choose greatly affects the atmosphere of your room, so you want to pick a paint and shade you love. Need some help? Use these tips to select the perfect Benjamin Moore paint and paint colors with a little help from the team at John Paul’s Paint & Décor.

Get Inspired

Browse websites, magazines, and social media to find inspiration. Save photos of spaces you love and consider how the colors pictured would look in your room. You don’t have to choose the exact shades in the photo; browsing for inspiration is one of the best ways to find paint ideas that work for you.

Consult Color Psychology

Different colors evoke different emotions. Color psychology tells us how each shade influences our mood, energy levels, creativity, and more. For living areas, neutrals are the safest choice and allow for flexible furniture options, but earth tones give a warm and inviting vibe.

On the other hand, the kitchen should be vibrant and energetic. Bright colors can help stimulate the appetite and conversation. White gives a clean and bright look. Yellow can provide positivity and energy.

The bedroom should project calm and promote restful sleep. Research shows that people whose rooms are painted pale blue tend to sleep longer. Neutral colors like soft grays create a calming and relaxing ambiance.

Consider the Lighting

The lighting in your space will affect how the paint color you choose looks after it’s applied. Artificial lighting tends to be harsh and cast shadows. Direct natural light can make shades appear brighter than they actually are, and dim natural lighting can have the opposite effect. Test your paint swatches in various areas of the room to see how your lighting changes the appearance.

Additionally, intentionally selecting the right paint colors can help combat undesirable lighting conditions. If your room is dark and receives little natural light, choosing a lighter paint color can help your room feel more open and airier.

Coordinate with Existing Elements

Unless you’re entirely refurnishing your space, you likely already have furniture and decor items you use in your bedroom. When you choose a new bedroom paint color, select one that complements your existing pieces. If all your furniture is made from dark wood, use a lighter paint color to balance things out. Or, if you want an exciting look but your furniture lacks character, opt for a bold shade that brings the drama. While your paint color heavily impacts the overall aesthetic of your space, it’s important to consider how new paint colors play with your existing furniture and decor.

Test Color Samples

Very few people choose the perfect paint on the first try. Take advantage of paint samples, which you can buy at John Paul’s Paint & Decor. Applying paint swatches is the best way to see how specific colors would look in your space, furniture, and decor. Don’t be afraid to bring home several different colors or shades! Explore all of your options to find a paint color you love.

You can even select swatches from the same color story in different lines from Benjamin Moore. At John Paul’s Paint & Décor, we offer:

• Benjamin Moore Aura® Interior Paint: For best overall performance, this paint offers the best coverage with fewer coats than most other paints on the market, plus, it is scuff and mildew resistant.
• Benjamin Moore Regal® Select Interior Paint: This paint-plus-primer option is also splatter-resistant and applies quickly and easily for luxe finishes homeowners will love.
• Benjamin Moore ben® Interior Paint: East to use and with thousands of color choices, ben® Interior Paint is an affordable option for DIY lovers.
• Benjamin Moore Advance® Interior Paint: With a water-based formula, this paint is formulated to be durable and cover well. It’s easy to clean and care for—and last over time.
• Aura® Bath and Spa Interior Paint: Perfect for high humidity spaces, this paint won’t peel or mildew, and it’s easy to clean and covers well in difficult situations.

Benjamin Moore paint is formulated with Gennex® color technology to ensure colorfastness and quality. Our one-of-a-kind colors will always match their swatches and reamin the same from batch to batch—so you will always find consistency with Benjamin Moore paint at John Paul Paint & Décor.

Contact Us for More Paint Color Ideas

Whether you’re giving your walls a quick refresh or making over your home entirely, the perfect paint color is waiting for you at John Paul’s Paint and Decor. John Paul’s Paint and Decor is proud to offer a wide selection of Benjamin Moore paints, the leading name in interior and exterior paint. Give us a call at (815) 614-3842, or contact us online and a member of our team will get in touch with you.

We serve the greater Bourbonnais, IL area, including Kankakee, Bradley, Limestone, Coal City, Elwood, Manhattan, Braidwood, Peotone, Wilmington, Manteno, Aroma Park, Essex, Gardner, Bonfield, Hercher, Clifton, Watseka, Frankfort, Mokena, Pontiac, Monee, Tinley Park, Orland Park, and New Lenox, Illinois.

We look forward to working with you!