A new shade of color can alter the look of any house for better or for worse. Remodeling often involves changing the colors of the room, to dramatic effect. Nowadays, mixing paint is more controlled than before and an exact science. You can have the local home depot match any shade you desire, on demand and right before your eyes. It helps to bring swatches or photos to get the exact colors. Bear in mind that lighting can change your perception of hues. There’s nothing as disappointing as ending up with colors that don’t complement each other or fresh batches of paint that are lighter or darker than the rest of room!