There’s no one-size-fits-all repainting schedule, but some general patterns help. High-use and high-touch areas need attention sooner than quiet corners.
Living rooms and common areas usually benefit from repainting every 3–5 years. These spaces see more traffic, fingerprints, furniture bumps and decor changes. A fresh coat makes the whole home feel updated.
Bedrooms can often stretch a little longer, especially if walls are light and there are no kids drawing on them. But accent walls with dark or intense colours may fade or show marks faster.
Kitchens and bathrooms need more frequent touch-ups, especially near cooking zones and around moisture-heavy areas. Even if you don’t repaint the entire space, doing problem walls or ceilings every few years keeps things fresh and hygienic.
Exterior walls depend on weather and quality of paint. In harsh climates, they may need repainting every 4–6 years; in milder zones, sometimes longer.
Instead of waiting for everything to look terrible, keep an eye on key spots—corners, near switches, above tiles—and plan partial or full repainting before it becomes a major eyesore.