How to Choose the Right Paint Color for Your Minneapolis Home

How to Choose the Right Paint Color for Your Minneapolis Home

Choosing a paint color sounds simple — until you're staring at 50 shades of white wondering what went wrong. Here's how to make the right call for your home.

Start With What You Already Have

Before picking a color, look at what's already in your space. Your flooring, furniture, countertops, and roof color all play a role in what will look good on your walls or exterior. You don't want a color that clashes with things you're not replacing. Start there and let those fixed elements guide your direction.

Understand Your Lighting

Natural light changes everything. A color that looks warm and cozy in the store can look completely different on your walls depending on which direction your rooms face. North facing rooms tend to get cooler light, so warmer tones work well. South facing rooms get plenty of light and can handle just about anything. Always test a sample on your wall before committing.

Use Sherwin-Williams Tools to Your Advantage

We primarily use Sherwin-Williams paints at Top Notch Painters because we trust the quality and consistency. One thing we love about Sherwin-Williams is their free ColorSnap tool — you can upload a photo of your room or exterior and visualize different colors before making a decision. It takes the guesswork out of the process and saves you from a costly mistake.

Think About Your Home's Exterior Surroundings

For exterior projects, your home doesn't exist in a vacuum. Consider your neighborhood, your landscaping, and even your neighbors' homes. You want your home to stand out in a good way — not clash with everything around it. In Minneapolis especially, homes that complement the natural surroundings with earthy or classic tones tend to age really well.

Don't Ignore the Finish

Color is only half the decision. The finish — matte, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss — affects how the color looks and how well it holds up. High traffic areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and hallways do better with a satin or semi-gloss because they're easier to clean. Living rooms and bedrooms can go with a matte or eggshell for a softer, more elegant look.

When In Doubt, Ask the Professionals

Sometimes you just need a second opinion. When you work with Top Notch Painters, we're happy to talk through color options with you before we get started. We've painted hundreds of homes across Minneapolis and we know what works — and what doesn't.

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