The fastest way to narrow down thousands of paint colors? Start with your design style. Each style has a color story, and once you know yours, the right shades get much easier to spot.
Here are the color families I reach for in 10 popular styles, each with a coordinating palette you can download today.
Coastal
Soft blues and sea-glass greens with sandy neutrals and driftwood taupe. Light and breezy without leaning beach-themed. Shop the Coastal Paint Color Palette
Beach House
Deeper than coastal: ocean blue, weathered slate and sea-glass gray, grounded by sandy neutrals. Shop the Beach House Paint Color Palette
Modern Farmhouse
Soft sage, warm whites and earthy khaki, with a deep teal accent for an island or front door. Shop the Modern Farmhouse Paint Color Palette
Scandinavian
Airy whites, pale blues and soft grays warmed by natural wood tones. Calm, simple and bright. Shop the Scandinavian Paint Color Palette
Bohemian
Honey apricot, dusty clay rose and slate blue with soft sage and creamy linen. Shop the Bohemian Paint Color Palette (Sherwin-Williams). Prefer Behr? Shop the Bohemian Paint Color Palette (Behr).
Modern Boho
Terracotta, apricot and dusty teal with soft creams and a hint of chartreuse. Shop the Modern Boho Paint Color Palette
Mid-Century Modern
Bold orange, mustard and cherry red balanced by walnut brown and forest green. Shop the Mid-Century Modern Paint Color Palette. Want it softer? Shop the Muted Mid-Century Modern Paint Color Palette.
Traditional
Deep cranberry, navy and olive gold with warm creams and soft grays. Shop the Traditional Paint Color Palette. For a lighter take: Shop the Neutral Traditional Paint Color Palette.
Craftsman
Brick red, moss green, honey gold and deep navy with warm creams. Shop the Craftsman Paint Color Palette
Glam
Jewel-toned emerald, sapphire and oxblood with moody charcoal and blush neutrals. Shop the Glam Paint Color Palette
Still not sure which style is yours?
My Interior Design Styles Guide walks through 12 popular styles with definitions, color recommendations and a mood board for each.
Before you paint, order samples of your colors directly from the paint brand and look at them in your own light.
Want more color ideas? Download my free color palette inspiration set.
