How to choose a wall color
Start with the room’s light: north-facing rooms look cooler, so warm whites, beige and greige feel cozier there; sunny rooms can take cool blues and greens. Pick the main wall color first, then an accent for one wall, and keep the ceiling a soft white so the room feels taller.
The 60-30-10 rule for a room
About 60% of the room in a main color (usually the walls), 30% in a secondary color (furniture, curtains or an accent wall) and 10% in an accent (cushions, frames, plants). It is an easy way to get a balanced room without clashing colors.
Paint colors for 2027
Soft, natural greens like celery and sage, powder blues, and earthy clay tones lead the 2027 paint trends, together with warm whites. They are calm, easy to live with and work with wood and linen.