9 Things to Consider Before Picking a Paint Color, According to Designers
By MELISSA EPIFANO for The Spruce
Mark Cutler and Nichole Schulze, co-founders of interior design firm cutlerschulze, note that you can't get an accurate reading from a tiny paint square. "Never select from just a paint chip, go the extra step and paint on the wall in the room you are going to use it," they explain, adding that a 2x2-foot patch on multiple walls is more realistic.
Not every room, budget, or schedule will allow for this. Don't worry though—the two experts have a helpful hack. "If it's not possible to do this, create a color board by painting your choice on a large board and moving it around the space."
