Whatever you do, don’t just head straight to the paint store to browse through the paint chips, or you risk being majorly overwhelmed. Of course, if you’ve already done this, you’re not alone.'People will actually hire a painter without knowing what colors they want to use yet,' says D.C.-based interior designer Kelly Porter. 'Even before you go to the paint store, you really want to narrow down the colors. Even before you pick up the swatches.'But how do you narrow down a color in the first place? Designer Keith Wardlaw of Plus Modern Design in Kansas City, Missouri suggests examining your wardrobe. 'I tell clients, No. 1, to look in their closet and see what colors they wear often,' he says. 'They’re going to gravitate toward certain colors that look well on them. Obviously, what better way to look great in the interior than if you paint what you look great in?'
