A paint expert has revealed the top 3 colours you are most likely to regret using in your home

Picking a paint colour for your home isn't always the easiest choice, and it's one that can be quickly regretted once you finish. To save you the hassle of repainting and repurchasing, here are some colours that homeowners most commonly regret using.

Whether you're looking to try out one of the interior paint colour trends this year or simply want to try to make a room look bigger with paint, picking a colour can become quite the challenge. With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to know which hues suit the space you're decorating and how you'll feel about your choice for years to come.

With these sorts of decorating risks, we often like to chat to the experts and see what they advise. And if you want to avoid the pesky repainting episode when a colour doesn't quite look like you imagined, you might want to avoid these commonly regretted colours.

1. Deep red tones

If you want to make a living room look more expensive, you might have considered opting for a deep, luxurious red. However, these darker tones are often quite tricky to change once they're painted.

"There are many wonderful colours with deep red tones, be it a dark purple or maybe burgundy, and in the right space, they can definitely create a lovely atmosphere," says Michael Rolland, paint expert and managing director at The Paint Shed.

"But I do always recommend caution around these colours, because they are very dark and pigmented, which makes them the most difficult colour to paint over. So if you fall out of love with it, it can become a lot of work," he adds.

2. Cold neutrals

This one may be a surprise, as they can be some of the best bedroom paint colours, but neutrals on the cooler side don't often look good in certain rooms in homes.

"Opting for a neutral tone can seem like a safe choice, but with so many variations of white, beige and grey to choose from, even keeping things simple can quickly become overwhelming. With these shades, it's particularly important to consider their undertones," explains Michael.

"If you're thinking about using a neutral in a living room or bedroom especially, I would steer away from coolness. That means any grey or beige with blue or green undertones. While these shades can look sophisticated in the right environment, they don't have the warmth and the homey feel you want in a living space," he continues.

3. White

While it's considered one of the best colours to paint a ceiling, white isn't always the safe choice you think it is. And although it's incredibly easy to style in your home, many people do end up regretting settling for it.

"I am not saying that you should never paint anything white. It's a wonderful colour that can help accent bright colours, open up spaces, and look nice and sleek. But white indeed is one of the colours you are most likely to regret choosing. Many people are overwhelmed by options, or don't want to commit to a certain shade, and they resort to white as a basic," points out Michael.

"But in reality, white doesn't go everywhere; it's not always the most flattering shade for any given room. So don't use it as a safe choice or an excuse to not pick a better-suited colour," he continues.

If you want to add personality to your home, it's worth taking more of a gamble with a brighter, bolder colour so your space reflects your character.

Of course, paint colours are completely up to personal preference, and you should paint your home whatever colour you'd like! But if you are in need of some help, it's always great to hear from the experts.