All About Colour
Choosing a colour palette can be the most daunting “to-do” when it comes to decorating your home and, as a result, it is often one of the last things homeowners think about. What if I told you that choosing a colour palette can help create the home of your dreams quicker and easier? That’s right! Once you choose your colour palette, all the decisions about decorating will flow more naturally.
6 Tips for Choosing the Right Paint Colour
1. Understand undertones
Undertones are essentially whether a room has “warm” or “cool” complexion. Not sure where to start? Pay attention to fixed elements that are already part of the space such as flooring, lighting, wood, etc. All paint colours come in “warm” or “cool” undertones. They make it easier when creating colour palettes by ensuring that colours work well with each other and with your existing space.
2. Stick with neutrals
Have a flare for bright and colourful? No problem! Using more neutral colours on the walls will allow you to highlight the architectural features of your home and give you an ideal canvas to create any look you want. You will often see this strategy used in model homes – By keeping wall colours neutral, fabrics and accessories can add pops of colour without distracting from the space itself.
3. Consider how you want the space to fell once it’s finished
Pinterest is a great place to start when deciding on paint colours. Once you start pinning, you will get a feel for what style and colour you are drawn to. Not into Pinterest – Save pictures from magazines or snap photos of spaces you like and use those as inspiration. You can also leverage some of the great apps and website tools from companies like Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore that can offer curated palettes to reflect your personality, help convert favourite photos into palettes, give you insights into the psychology of colour, and many other features sure to inspire!
4. Follow the rule of three
Limiting your palette to just three main colours is a great strategy in any space. It simplifies things for you and can produce a more coherent look with a better flow throughout your home. More and more, paint companies are introducing colour trends to help customers find their style and narrow colour choices.
5. Showcase your personal style
It is important that your space reflects you. A great way to decide on your colour palette is to find inspiration in something you love – Perhaps there is a vintage art piece that you love or a favourite cushion. Creating your vision based on the things that inspire you is a great way to make your space reflect your personal style.
6. Don’t forget curb appeal
Exterior colours matter and can be a good preview for what is inside your home. A perfect example of this would be how a bold front door attracts curiosity - I know I am always drawn to homes that have an attractive and unique exterior!
These are great tips that you can use on your own. A Certified Color Consultant can help simplify things even more and take your results to the next level. A Colour Consultation will help you discover your personal style and will ensure you get the colour right based on both a certified scientific process as well as your personal colour preferences.