Wondering whether any colors are ever an absolute no-no?

When it comes to thedining roomspecifically, interior designers share several paint colors that they would recommend avoiding entirely.

We like to think about colors and patterns that would spur conversation and excitement, she says.

Blue Dining Room with rattan chairs

Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ

Save the white walls for large, open spaces!

Cathleen Gruver of Purcellville, Virginia-basedGruver Cooley, isnt a proponent of such shades, either.

I would never use neon colors, says Becky Nielsen, the founder ofBecky Nielsen Interiorsin Nashville, Tennessee.

Opt for an interesting piece of art insteador a neutral combination of paint colors.