Pairing colors is a fascinating exercise and with each new partner, color takes on a new identity," Ms. Bold, contrasting combinations will draw the eye immediately, so I would use these to spotlight unique features in a room, such as ornamental carving in a fireplace mantel, moldings around windows and doors, or raised paneling. Softer, more monochromatic combinations can be just as effective. I just scouted a location that had four shades of gray on the window moldings. This technique was originally designed to hide scuffs from foot traffic and furniture.
Darker shades on the lower area of the wall also ground the space; lighter shades at the top elevate the sense of space. The colors do not have to come from the same family. Color can also be used to anchor a large piece of furniture, such as a bed in a bedroom.
Make it gutsy, or else it's boring. You know it when you see it: The neutral living room says "relaxed, coastal chic," then the vivid bathroom goes "'s decadence.
Faithfully sticking to your favorite hues in every room can create an "uptight" vibe. For instance, an eggshell finish can take the intensity out of a rich hue — for better or worse. If you decide to go this route, do your homework first. You can get a deep, rich gloss without going to the expense of lacquering.
This is another pitfall that often comes up with more dramatic choices. It's a subtle difference, but failure to recognize it is what sometimes makes people afraid of using color. With all the hassle of painting, it's understandable to keep falling back to the same look you've always had in your homes. Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, co-founder and editor of the blog apartmenttherapy. Research done by Behr indicates that yellow can stimulate the brain, so it might be worth considering for rooms where homework is done; but avoid yellow in bedrooms, where the goal is generally to chill out.
Instead, explore these calming colors in the bedroom to help you sleep better. Whites come in a staggering variety. These are favored by designers looking to showcase artwork or furnishings and are often used on ceilings to create a neutral field overhead. Most other whites are either warm—with yellow, rust, pink, or brownish undertones—or cool, with green, blue, or gray undertones. Cool whites, by contrast, can help open up a space. Test several at once to see which one works best with the other colors at play in the room.
Bright colors can be injected in small doses as accents—in furnishings, floor coverings, even flowers. Generally, crisp whites can make a space feel bigger and more open, while warm colors create a sense of intimacy. At the most rudimentary level, large rooms generally can handle more color than small rooms. One of the most effective ways to use color to transform a room is to play up its architectural features. Molding, mantels, built-in bookcases, arched doorways, wainscot, windows, and doors all offer an opportunity to add another layer of interest to colored walls.
For subtle emphasis, Sheri Thompson, director of color marketing and design for Sherwin-Williams, suggests painting molding or doorways just one step lighter or darker than the primary wall. Painting a metallic glaze right on top of an existing painted element, like a ceiling medallion, is another way to draw attention.
Keeping trim color consistent in adjoining rooms that have open entryways generally offers a sense of cohesiveness, providing an unbroken line that is pleasing to the eye. That's one myth that is easily debunked when you learn about undertones, and why those neutrals are much more complex than you thought. There is a decorating myth out there that it's easier to decorate by painting in just one color for the entire interior of your home.
This may sound like solid advice, but choosing just one color for your interior can actually be more difficult than strategically choosing a few paint colors instead. So, why does this myth persist? On the surface, choosing one neutral color for your home's interior does seem like an easy way to decorate. Here's why it's a popular idea:. There are several great reasons why one paint color throughout all your rooms sounds like a perfect and easy choice, but the truth is that no paint color will ever behave the same way in every room.
In fact, the color will actually change from corner to corner in the same room due to undertones and other factors. This chameleon quality is the heart of the problem with the one-color-fits-all mantra. The reason for the changes in how the paint looks from room to room is entirely dependent on other factors in your space.
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