Mistakes to Avoid When Picking Paint Colors

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[{"selector":"#anim-ae4a6da3-8496-4eef-bcf2-554b57c680d4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 850.28483%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Don't Skip The Samples. The lighting in your room will change throughout the day, affecting your chosen color. Live with a sample on the wall for a few days to be sure you're happy with it before painting everything.

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