It also has the greatest impact on your home's interior and is the easiest place to begin once you've decided to swallow your fear and go for color. However, it seems to be the one decision that causes people the most distress. If you're thinking about painting the interior of your home, here are some basics to remember. In general, lighter colors make a room appear larger and lighter colors on the ceiling make it appear higher. The ceiling does not have to be white, nor does the trim.
Dark colors can be very soothing and can work well even in very small rooms.
A satin finish on the walls will usually hold up better than a flat finish. Egg shell finishes are beautiful but can be difficult to touch up. Gloss finishes are generally reserved for doors and trim. When selecting paint colors, it's important to view them in context. For example, hold the paint chip next to a swatch of carpeting, fabric for the window treatment, a color block for the cabinetry or furniture.