Choosing Paint Colours That Reflect Your Personal Style

Choosing the perfect paint colour for your home is more than just looking through swatches, clicking through webpages or browsing Pinterest boards. It's about creating a space that truly feels like you and embodies your own unique style. The colours on your walls have the power to shape your mood, reflect your personality, and set the tone for how you and your guests experience your space. If you’re not sure where to start, fear not!

Below, we’ll cover how you can choose paint colours that reflect your personal style in a way that’s fun seamless!

Your personal style is unique, and your home should reflect that! Look around at what inspires you—maybe it’s your clothing or jewelry, maybe it’s the places you’ve travelled or the pictures you’ve taken, or maybe it’s other people (artists, designers) that you admire.

If you’re drawn to calming, neutral tones in your everyday life, your walls might look stunning in soft greys, whites, or taupes like our shades Clay Like, Market Day, or Afternoon Tea. On the flip side, if you’re all about bold accessories and patterns, you might want to explore rich jewel tones or vibrant accent walls. Check out our colours Emerald Vision, Heartsoul or Velvetine.

Colours have the power to influence our moods. Want to create a calm, relaxing retreat in your bedroom? Go for soft blues, greens, or lavenders like our shades Blue Glaze, Mellow Sage and Personal Touch. Looking to boost the energy in your kitchen? Yellows like Mustard Jar and Reds like Tufted Kilim can spark conversation and boost the mood.

Keep in mind: your walls don’t have to match every piece of furniture or decor in the room. In fact, contrasting colours can create a more dynamic and visually interesting space. If your furniture is neutral, a bold wall colour can really add personality and interest. On the flip side, if your decor is already colourful, neutral can help balance the space. We recommend turning to the colour wheel to find complementary shades. For instance, if you have a lot of blue in your room, touches of orange can add warmth without clashing.

It’s tempting to turn to trendy paint colours—after all, who doesn’t love a good Pantone moment? But trends vary from year to year—or even week to week (!)—and you don’t want to find yourself repainting in six months because that shade that was all the rage three seconds ago doesn’t feel right anymore. If you’re drawn to those bold, trendy colours, consider using them in smaller doses, like on an accent wall or in accessories like cushions and art. For your main walls, it’s often better to choose shades that feel timeless and versatile.

At the end of the day, it’s your home! Choose what you love, whatever that may be. If you love a bold pink but everyone else is telling you it’s too much—just go for it! It’ll make you smile. Paint is one of the easiest ways to personalise your space, and it’s not permanent. If you try a colour and realise it’s not your cup of tea, just paint over it.

Your home is a reflection of your story, your style, and the things you love. So, take your time, experiment, and have fun with it. Whether you’re going bold, neutral, or somewhere in between, the most important thing is that your space feels amazing to you. Call into your local Crown Paints Stockist for everything you need to design your dream home.