Today’s home furnishings, fabrics
and designs are often color coordinated to help you take the guesswork out of
your next decorating project. Fabrics, wall coverings, area rugs, bed linens,
accessories, and yes, even lampshades feature a wide variety of motifs and
patterns….all designed to work in harmony as you create a new “look” in your
room.
No matter the design, motif or
pattern, the common denominator in successfully creating the look you want to
achieve is COLOR!
So how do you begin selecting color
for your next project? Why not start by playing favorites – and selecting
colors you already find comfortable. Even if your favorite colors might not
work as a major player in your new room, you could consider using that favorite
color as an important accent shade.
Here are some tips for helping you
“hone in” on your perfect color selection:
1.
Take a look in your closet! What colors do you see in your wardrobe that
you particularly enjoy? Pastels? Dark jewel tones? Neutrals? Bright, lively
shades?
Doesn’t it stand to reason that the
very colors you’re attracted to in your wardrobe, might be the perfect shades
to consider in a room?
2. Take a look around your room. Is there an
accessory, piece of art, even an area rug that “speaks” to you? Entire room
designs have been beautifully accomplished by focusing on one simple
multi-colored vase.
3.
What’s your personal style? Do you enjoy a more casual lifestyle? Perhaps
the contemporary style is more “you”. Knowing your style will give you an
important clue as to the color options you might want to consider!
Once you’ve done your homework and
decided on your perfect color palette, be sure to select one dominate color, a
maximum of three adjacent hues, and a dramatic accent color to complete your
overall color scheme.
If you find that color selection
boggles your mind, feel free to give me a call!
Doing it right the first time can save you money in the long run!
