How Do I Choose Paint Colors for a Cohesive Home?

That 1 Painter is the fastest-growing painting company in the world. Painting your house can be complicated, but with our expertise, we make the process easy and stress-free for homeowners. With locations across the nation, we have helped tens of thousands of homeowners make the best choices for their homes without sacrificing quality, and we are here to show you how.

Remember When Every Room Had Its Own Personality?

There was a time
When every room in a house had its own personality.
And by personality, we mean…

• The neon green kitchen.
  
• The firetruck red guest room.
  
• The dusty purple hallway that no one really explained.
  

We’ve all seen it.

A Shift Toward Cohesion

But these days, more and more people are leaning into something softer.
More collected.
More intentional.

The idea isn’t to make every room look the same.
It’s about helping everything flow together
So when you walk from one room to the next
It feels natural, not jarring.

You’re not trying to match,
You’re trying to move with ease.

Simple Guidelines for Choosing a Cohesive Color Palette

Here’s what we usually recommend:

• Pick 2 or 3 Main Colors

Use them as your base across different rooms. These anchor tones help everything feel connected.

• Think About Undertones

Warm neutrals work together.
Cool tones work together.
Mixing can get tricky fast—watch for clashing.

• Use Accents Sparingly

A bold color can be fun, but let it live in one intentional space—
not every room.

• Repeat Finishes and Textures

Even if the colors shift, repeating things like trim color, sheen, or finish style helps tie everything together.

Why Cohesion Feels Good

When a home feels cohesive, it feels calm even if it’s full of personality.

You can still have color.
You can still take risks.
It’s just about doing it with some kind of plan.

So, How Do You Choose Paint Colors for a Cohesive Home?

Start small.
Pick a few colors you really love
and build from there.

Repeat.
Balance.
Let the rooms talk to each other.

Need a Second Pair of Eyes?

Call That 1 Painter.
We’re happy to help make your whole home feel like it fits, without it feeling matchy-matchy.