Designing a room can be very rewarding, yet tricky at times. Choosing the colour scheme is arguably one of the most important places to start, but with countless colours and schemes to go for it can be a difficult task to complete. At the end of the day, interior colour choices are extremely subjective which means that there is no right or wrong answer. If you prefer an eclectic style, you don’t always have to follow design theories or even a colour wheel to create a beautiful colour scheme for your designated space. The most important factor is finding a colour scheme that is right for you. In this article, we will go through some of the top tips on choosing the right colour palette for your space.
How to choose a colour scheme for your home?
When planning a colour scheme for your room, try to not choose a paint colour first. Paint is probably one of the most affordable and versatile options to choose a colour scheme, so instead try to choose colours of key room elements as these can be less flexible. This includes furniture, fabrics and if you choose wallpaper. Here are some tips on narrowing your search.
Find inspiration
A simple way to create a colour scheme for your room is to base your scheme on an item or image that you like and work from there. This could be anything from a piece of art you love to cushion sets. The choices are endless and it is completely up to you on what you decide to base your scheme on. Once you have decided on the items you want to base your scheme on, take specific shades and hues from the items and apply them to the design of your room. It’s important to have a balance of these colours, so pay close attention to the proportion of the colour used in the items you choose and replicate this for the room.
Consider colour value
Colours have a range of hues, and each has different values which refer to how light or dark a colour is. A mix of these hues in your colour scheme will help to keep a multi-hue palette looking all together without looking overly confusing to the eye. An easy way to do this is to choose one dark colour, 1 light colour and then finally one bright colour for each of your rooms. Once you have determined these colours, it is down to you which one you choose as your dominant colour.
Consider how light affects colours
Lighting has a dramatic effect on colours, so ensure you know understand what the colour will look like in certain times of the day, as well as determine whether your room is dark or light. The amount of light will significantly affect the colour of your room, so its important to play around with different forms of lighting and how it impacts the overall colour scheme.
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