Five common reasons to paint your interior walls

Have you been coming home to the same boring walls and need some new colour in your life? Or maybe there’s been a big life change in your household, and you’ve found yourself needing to redecorate one of your rooms?

Painting walls can be a smart move

Whether it's a fresh coat of paint on a single wall or a complete overhaul of your home's interior, there are many reasons why painting your walls can be a smart move. In this article, let’s explore five of the most common reasons people choose to paint their interior walls.

1: You just want a change

Perhaps the most common reason people paint their interior walls is simply because they want a change. If you've been living in the same home for a while, you may have grown tired of the same old walls. Maybe you've had the same paint colour for years and are ready for something new. In any case, painting your walls is a simple and inexpensive way to give your home a makeover.

When it comes to choosing a new colour for your walls, the options can seem endless. But there are a few things you can consider to narrow down your choices. First, think about the mood you want to create in the room. Do you want a calming, neutral palette or a bold, energetic one?

Colours can look drastically different depending on the amount and type of light they're exposed to. Don't be afraid to experiment. Play with colours and find the right colour by using our Colour Master mobile app to change the colour of your walls in a flash and see how it feels to live life in soft yellows, calming blues or bohemian greens.

With the augmented reality (AR) feature you can see how colours would actually look on your walls. It's always a good idea to test out a few different colours on your walls before making a final decision. You can easily buy small samples or test the colour with or order colour sample cards of paint and paint a swatch on your wall to see how it looks in the space.

2: Paint trends have changed

Another common reason people choose to paint their interior walls is to stay up to date with the latest trends. If you've been living in your home for a while, it's possible that the colours you chose years ago may no longer be in style. Perhaps when you renovated your apartment, different shades were popular but now other shades are in vogue.

If you're looking to use paint to modernise your room or your entire living space, there are a few things you can do. First, search for inspiration to find the right idea for your home. Our Feel the Color collection includes six pre-made styles with carefully curated colour palettes. Each of the six styles comes with a set of easy-to-use neutral and accent key colours so you can effortlessly re-create your desired look at home.

3: Your wall has been damaged

Kids are famous for their creativity but sometimes these future artists create their masterpieces in unhelpful places—on your wall, for instance. Likewise, our beloved pets, no matter how cute they are, can damage walls through scratching or shaking off mud. But more serious damage is also possible, through water damage from a broken pipe or mould from inaccurate craftsmanship.

If you’ve recently addressed some serious damage to your walls, whether it’s from water damage, mould, or something else, you may be looking for a way to make the walls look aesthetically pleasing again. A cheap and easy solution is to paint the affected walls. A fresh coat of paint can help cover up blemishes or imperfections and make your wall look new again.

It’s not normally advised to simply paint over structural damage such as mould. If you’ve recently fixed this kind of damage, you’ll want to make sure the problem is completely resolved before painting. This may involve drying out the walls, removing any mould or mildew, and repairing any damage. Always contact an expert to make sure painting a damaged or moulded wall is a right choice to fix the problem.

If you’re unsure about the right approach, you can always contact our paint line service to get advice.

4: You need to repurpose a room

Sometimes changes in our lives mean changes in our homes. A classic example is a family member leaving your home and freeing up a room. Or perhaps you’ve recently moved to a new home that was used very differently by the previous occupants. There are countless reasons you might want to repurpose a room, and in any case, you could consider painting the walls.

A fresh coat of paint can give a repurposed room a new look and feel, making it feel like a completely different space. This can be especially useful if you're planning on using the room for a different purpose, such as turning what used to be a child's bedroom into a home office or a guest room.

When it comes to choosing a colour for a repurposed room, consider the room's new purpose. For a home office, for example, you might consider creating a warm and inviting ambience with cosy and earthy colours. Or, if you're turning the room into a guest room, you may want to create not only a place for resting, but a welcoming atmosphere for your guests.

Pro tip for new home owners

New homes have usually been built quickly, and people can move into them in around a year. Houses settle into their long-term shape over the first few years, and this might create cracks in the walls of those houses. In this period, people often need to renovate, and a cheap and easy way of doing that can be to paint over small cracks.

Do what’s best for you!

These are just the most common reasons. And while these reasons are common, it's important to remember that colour choice is subjective. What works for one person may not work for another. The most important thing is to do what feels right for you personally. Take your time, consider your options, and don't be afraid to try something new. With a little bit of effort and the right colour, painting your interior walls can transform your home.