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- Blue + Beige. Almost everyone loves blue, and it's easy to see why. "One of my favorite color schemes is a simple Parisian grayish-blue paired with natural beige tones and the addition of gold hardware," Valerie Darden, head designer of Brexton Cole Interiors says.
- Hunter Green + Red. For a bold look, try green and red. We promise it won't look like Christmas. "I love pairing hunter green and rich reds together, especially for boys' rooms," Darden says.
- Blue + Neons. Blue is extra calming, but a pop of bright colors can give it the oomph it needs. "I love how fresh and young the bright pops of fluorescent hues make a soft blue wall color feel," designer Diana Weinstein says.
- Forest Green + Light Gray. If you're in the market for more earthy tones, green cannot be beat. "I love incorporating pops of green as an accent color throughout a neutral home," Desiree Burns, the founder of Desiree Burns Interiors explains.
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- ColorSnap. This fun gadget was created by Sherwin-Williams and will allow you to build a palette for any room. Upload any photo as inspiration, and the tool will create a custom color palette with coordinating Sherwin-Williams paint colors.
- Visualize Color. Glidden Paints powers this user-friendly color tool using an uploaded photo of your house or a sample image already on the tool. Visualize Color allows you to virtually "paint" a room or create a palette explicitly suited to your home.
- Color Designer. To develop a color scheme on this site, this color picker will help you find a tint, play with shade, and experiment with color harmonies.
- Coolors.co. Coolors.co is another standalone tool for graphic designers or home decorators. This easy-to-use website allows you to upload any image, pick a starting color and find four more matching colors to create your palette.
- Monochromatic Magic. Dive into the simplicity and elegance of monochromatic color schemes, where variations of a single hue create a harmonious and soothing atmosphere.
- Analogous Bliss. Discover the natural beauty of analogous color schemes, where neighboring colors on the wheel come together to mimic the harmony found in nature.
- Complementary Contrasts. Experience the energy of complementary color schemes, where opposing colors on the wheel come together to create a striking and vibrant contrast.
- Triadic Treats. Explore the dynamic harmony of triadic color schemes, where three equally spaced colors on the wheel come together for a lively and balanced palette.
- How to Choose An Interior Color Scheme
- How to Apply Your Interior Color Scheme
- How to Choose A Color Scheme For Open Floor Plans
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When planning a room’s color scheme, resist the temptation to select the paint colorfirst. Instead, because paint is inexpensive and can be matched to virtually any color, it’s best to start your color search with room elements that are less flexible, such as furniture, fabrics, tile, or wallpaper. Then base your paint colors on those elements. Her...
Adding color to a room doesn’t have to mean a long-term relationship with a chosen hue. If you prefer a neutral background, there are many ways to add color with small touches or bursts of a selected color scheme. Fabrics and textiles such as rugs, pillows, throws (similar to this Better Homes & Gardens Pink Velvet Plush Throw, $14, Walmart), and w...
Choosing a color scheme in an open floor plan where several rooms connect can be trickier. You don’t necessarily have to dress every space in the same tones, but the color scheme should appear cohesive from room to room. When transitioning between colors, let architecture guide you. Look for corners and transition areas for natural places to stop a...
Learn how to select a color scheme for your home based on your personal style, room elements, and lighting. Find tips on using color value, inspiration, planning, and application for different spaces and styles.
- Embrace color theory. Color theory, which touches on color psychology, can be a complicated subject but there are a few basic principles to help steer you in the right direction.
- Factor in daylight. Another key factor is light, and the best way to address this is by considering the aspect of the room. 'As a general rule, to lighten up a north-facing room, avoid anything with a green or gray base – or don’t fight it and paint it dark which creates a cozy and cocooning feel,' says Patrick.
- Include contrasting colors to create impact. Interior designers also talk about another element which needs to come into play when introducing colorful room ideas: contrast.
- Base room color ideas around what you can't change. Another way to take the first step is to begin with what is already decided or what you can’t change, recommends interior designer and natural paint specialist Edward Bulmer.
Pick the perfect color scheme to enhance your mood at home. Plus, discover how to manipulate color to your — and your interior's — advantage.
Jun 30, 2023 · Not sure where to start when decorating your house and picking colors? We asked interior designers to share their go-go color palettes; here’s their cheat sheet.
