Measure the height and width of each wall.

Consult a professional home decorator to guide you.

Flatter paints are preferred for large walls and ceilings. Generally, you'll want glossier paints where there's lots of steam or cooking ( baths and kitchens) and in high-traffic areas. The flat paints will help disguise wall blemishes, but can be difficult to clean. The shiny gloss paints are easy to clean, but will make any wall blemish stand out. You can go for bold contrast when crossing a barrier (like a door).

Complementary colors work well when adjacent rooms open to each other (try two shades of the same color for a neat effect).

The only person who has to like it is you (and the people who live with you!). If you don't like it, guess what? You can paint it again.

If you're transforming your home for yourself, live a little.

This will ensure you and everyone involved know exactly what the room will look like. If you're e-savvy, take digital photographs of the rooms in question and adjust the colors with your favorite photo editing program.If you're preparing a house for sale, stay with neutral colors that could match any decoration or furniture.

Painting a basement den a deep blue might sound relaxing but can turn the room into a dungeon! Light colors work anywhere, but dark colors require rooms with lots of windows and natural light.As you tour the house, write down your thoughts on color, keeping sunlight, windows, gloss and trim in mind.

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