Notice the permanent features such as flooring, exposed beams, stone and brick. Take these hues and colors into consideration as you begin planning

Start with the entry, dining room, living room and any small spaces like the coat closet or powder room. These rooms often leave lasting impressions on the visitors so be bold and let your unique personality shine! Pull one color from the bold scheme and use it as an accent color in the more neutral areas of the home like the den or bedroom

Dress your rooms in colors that flatter you and look to your wardrobe for inspiration

Tone down your favorite colors for an elegant and sophisticated style. You can do so by either going lighter or darker but make sure there is an undertone of gray!

Consider the big picture and pay attention to the adjacent rooms. Refer to the darkest color on the paint strip to discover the undertones. The colors in your scheme should all compliment each other for a cohesive and sophisticated result

If selecting multiple colors for one room, choose the boldest first. It’ll be easier to find complimentary neutrals once you decide on the star of the show!

Select colors from the largest pattern in the space. We love to use this method to pull out subtle colors you might miss otherwise from busy fabric patterns and rugs

Use the 60-30-10 rule for balance with a bit of pop. The walls will be your dominant component, the upholstery and in some cases the window treatments your secondary, and the accent color should only be present in a few of the accessories in the space

Limiting your palette to just three colors is a can’t miss strategy that allows the space room to grow overtime. If you’re struggling, but eager to get going, use this rule as a solid foundation

For an interior space that replicates our outside world decorate from dark to light vertically 

For a sophisticated neutral look with plenty of interest mix cool and warm hues in a space

Consider adding a bit of black to every room to clarify the room’s other colors and create a little contrast and drama