Here are some guidelines for choosing the right color of paint for a room. When selecting your color, consider the following: The furniture and flooring already add color to the room. You can either remain within the same palette or choose a few complementary colors for an accent wall. Smaller rooms benefit from lighter paint colors. If you choose a darker tone, it can make a space feel cramped.  How much light there is in a given space; lighter or brighter colors tend to reflect more of the available sunlight. The purpose of the room. While an office will want to steer away from saturated primary colors, a child's playroom would be the perfect place for it. If you're having trouble settling on a color scheme, the expert interior house painters at Fresh Coat Painters can help you find the right colors to make your room perfect.