A Mom’s Realistic Guide to Finally Finishing That DIY Project

As moms, we encourage our kids to dream big. We even help them develop step-by-step plans to achieve those big dreams. But when it comes to our own dreams, why do we always seem to get stuck at the Pinterest stage? We start projects with the best of intentions, from reorganizing the hall closet so it’s no longer an accident-waiting-to-happen to repainting that one room to give it a fresh feel. But then, life happens. Kids need things, and spouses can’t find the things even though the things are exactly where they’re supposed to be.

If your home projects seem to stall out at the vision board stage, it’s time for you to make the dream of an actual finished project come true. All you need is a little inspiration, a realistic plan, and some time on the calendar.

This You?

You’re probably the one in your mom group who encourages everyone to take their time, to breathe a little deeper. You approach life with a calm, optimistic spirit and see every day as a fresh opportunity for something great to happen. You’re not a hoarder, but the number of inspo-filled Pinterest boards you’ve created is … low-key concerning. But that’s because you love imagining possibilities! Making your visions a reality? That’s where things get tricky. Often your paint and decor projects come to a screeching halt when it’s time to choose colors.

How To Move It Off The Inspo Board

If your projects stall in the “dream about it” stage and you get a little paralyzed when it comes to actually choosing colors, fret no more. Sherwin-Williams is here for you like a deep scroll-a-thon in the night.

For dreamers like you, the color selection process can be … a lot. That’s because it’s not just about adding a fresh coat of paint; it’s about choosing shades that motivate and inspire you. So, before you do anything else, take the Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap® Color ID Quiz. It’s a fun set of questions to help you choose from eight thoughtfully-curated, personality-based color palettes. The quiz simplifies the color selection process and helps you make your decision, guiding you to the palette that speaks to you most. Best of all, if you’re painting more than one thing — maybe walls, trim, a piece of furniture — all you have to do is select colors from within your palette and you’ll achieve gorgeous room-to-room flow, no matter which colors you choose.

Use The Momentum

Once you’ve gotten some inspiration from the Dreamer Palette, three-quarters of the work is already done — the anxiety over the choosey part. But don’t worry, you can still do a little procrastinating — er, planning — by using the Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap® Visualizer App to visualize how colors will look in your space.

As a dreamy type, you already know it’s easy to get hung up on planning and imagining. Now that you’ve got super easy tools to find your perfect colors (without looking too matchy-matchy) you’re ready to put your plan in motion.

Take this motivation right to the Sherwin-Williams paint store and purchase your paints and supplies! Do it before something else comes up. And if you have any questions, the experts at Sherwin-Williams can answer them. They’ll make sure you leave with the vision and the confidence to make your project come together.

It’s Time

Look, family life is busy, and it’s probably going to stay that way for the foreseeable future, right? But in the same way we manage a calendar full of doctor’s appointments, dance lessons, and school projects, we can plan this one, too. Make time for it. Do it because it’s important to you, and you deserve it.

Partner with your mom squad. They want to see you win and will likely be more than happy to trade you some kid time so you can get this done. (And you’ll be letting them live vicariously through you and this dreamy new space you’re about to achieve.) Cash in favors with your spouse. If you usually do grocery shopping, guess what? They’re taking over to give you some time to make it happen.

Warning: after your project is complete and you’ve elevated the everyday experience of living in your home, you’re going to want to take on another project immediately. We recommend letting yourself bask in the glow of a freshly redone space before diving in again too soon. Take some time to create new inspo boards! When you’re ready, Sherwin-Williams has your back.

So, now that you’re pumped and ready to dive in, head over to take the Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap® Color ID Quiz so you can start turning your dreamy vision into reality. Once your space is complete, be sure to post the finished look online with tag #SWColorLove.

You’ve got this.

From trying to buying to loving, at Sherwin-Williams, you’ll always get your color, your way.