“Discover the 12 Daring Paint Colors You’ll Wish You Never Tried—Is Your Home on the List?”
7. Mint Green
Mint green seems fresh and charming, like something you’d see in a retro diner. But that’s exactly the problem—it can make your space feel like a throwback to the 1950s, even if that’s not what you were going for.
Mint green is cute, but it might be better saved for accents than entire rooms. If you need to pair it with another color, you’ll be pressed for choices, which might make decorating equally as challenging.
8. Pure White
Pure white has a clean, minimalist appeal that’s hard to resist. However, it will get messy fast, especially if you have kids. Even worse, all-white rooms are known to induce stress.
While it may look sleek at first, pure white walls show everything. From the tiniest scuff to that one spot you missed during cleaning, nothing gets past white paint. Plus, it can make your home feel more like a modern art gallery than a cozy living space.
9. Red
Red is powerful, bold, and a little over the top when it comes to walls. What starts as passionate and lively can quickly turn into something that feels more aggressive than you’d like.
Instead of creating a cozy, welcoming space, red makes a room feel intense. It’s great for a pop of color and can make some rooms, such as the bathroom, feel claustrophobic. Keep it in small doses.
10. Orange
Orange is playful and bold, but it can also take over a room. Rather than energizing, it can make you feel a little restless.