How to Choose the Right Paint Colours for Your Home
Choosing the perfect paint colours for your home can feel overwhelming — there are thousands of shades, lighting changes everything, and trends shift every year. At Jon’s Pro Painting, we help homeowners across Kawartha Lakes and Durham Region find colours that fit their style, lighting, and lifestyle.
Here’s a simple guide to choosing colours you’ll love for years to come.
🎨 1. Start With How You Want the Room to Feel
Colour isn’t just visual — it affects mood.
Calm & Relaxing
→ Soft blues, sage greens, warm creams
Best for bedrooms & bathrooms.
Bright & Energizing
→ Yellows, fresh whites, warm neutrals
Great for kitchens & workspaces.
Cozy & Intimate
→ Deep greens, moody blues, charcoal tones
Perfect for dining rooms & basements.
Ask yourself:
“Do I want this space to energize me or calm me?”
🌤 2. Consider the Lighting in the Room
Light changes colour more than people realize.
Natural Light
North-facing rooms look cooler → choose warmer tones
South-facing rooms look warm → choose airy, soft colours
Artificial Light
Warm bulbs make colours look yellow
Cool bulbs can make colours feel sterile
Always test your colour at different times of day.
🎨 3. Pick a Colour Family — Then Choose a Shade
Instead of starting with a specific colour, start with a family:
Whites
Greys
Blues
Greens
Neutrals
Earth tones
Once you know the family, choosing the exact shade becomes MUCH easier.
🏠 4. Create a Whole-Home Colour Flow
A home feels more polished when colours transition smoothly from room to room.
Tips for easy flow:
Use one main neutral throughout the home
Add accent colours in smaller rooms or dimensional accent walls in any room
Keep undertones consistent (warm with warm, cool with cool)
This makes your home look intentionally designed — even if colours differ.
🎨 5. Test Paint Samples — Don’t Skip This Step
Paint samples are THE secret to avoiding colour regret.
When testing:
✔ Paint samples directly on the wall (not on paper)
✔ Use at least two coats
✔ Look at them in:
Morning light
Afternoon light
Evening lamp light
A colour that looks perfect in-store may look completely different in your home.
🏡 6. Use Trending Colours… Carefully
Trends are great for inspiration — but your style and home should come first.
Popular 2025 colour directions:
Soft sage greens
Warm greige neutrals
Navy & charcoal accents
Dusty pastel blues
Creamy whites (instead of stark whites)
Trends should guide you — not pressure you.
🎯 7. When in Doubt, Ask a Professional
Choosing the right colour can completely transform a home, but picking the wrong one can be expensive and frustrating. A professional eye helps avoid undertone issues, poor lighting choices, and colours that clash with your flooring or furniture.
At Jon’s Pro Painting, we help homeowners:
✔ Match colours to lighting
✔ Choose durable finishes
✔ Create whole-home palettes
✔ Select trending shades that still feel timeless
💬 Ready for a Colour Consultation?
Let us help you choose colours you’ll fall in love with — and apply them with a flawless finish.
Jon’s Pro Painting
📍 Serving Kawartha Lakes & Durham Region
📞 705-341-2108
🌐 jonspropainting.com
✉️ info@jonspropainting.com
➡️ Book your free estimate today — and let’s find the perfect colours for your home.