You're thinking about painting and you started wondering about the best interior color schemes. While the industry has its opinions, the best colors are the ones that speak to you. Sage green is very popular, but it might not be your thing. While researching all the standard colors, the bottom line is that you should select colors that match your desires.
If you grew up in a house that was all white, all the time, having color on your walls might be your way of expressing your individuality. While white, off-white, and beige are still high on the list of standard colors, people are branching out. Muted colors and neutral palettes can be found in many homes. Although these schemes can sometimes seem boring, or "safe," the comfort they offer may be the desired effect.
Our homes should represent who we are as individuals. Some people display that with furnishings, others with paint colors and wallpapers, or even wall art decals. Most people have a desire to have a home with a welcoming spirit. It is where we welcome friends and family to visit. It is where we spend a large portion of our lives. Comfort is, therefore, an important aspect of color selection.
While some people will spend hours perusing the paint swatches at the local big box store, others will read every home decor magazine on the shelf. All in an effort to find their personal style. It doesn't have to be that complicated. Although hiring an interior decorator might be the answer, you can explore your own tastes to determine a range of colors that suits your personality.
Start by asking yourself what your favorite color is and go from there. You can paint your entire house around one color theme, or just one room.
Boldly colored accent walls have been a designer favorite for quite some time. The original concept was to offer the safety and comfort of warm colors while offering a splash of bold, dark, or bright on one wall. Accent walls have been useful in dressing up a drab room, creating a focal point, or they create a blending effect from one room to another.
However you decide to use an accent wall, the end result is generally a satisfying pop of color. Deep, rich colors that may over-power an entire room are perfect on an accent wall. Rest assured that accent walls are still very much a design element in the modern homescape.
Earth tones have always been a mainstay in the decor industry. As a base, or main, color scheme, the earth tones create a warm and friendly look. As a mixture of tans and browns, the earth tones are reassuring, warm, and calming.
Although normally considered more neutral shades, earth tones can also include deep browns, orange, red, yellow, purple, and blue. Using earth tones as a base color scheme with bold accents can be a very effective way to create a warm, but exciting environment.
Consider earth tones for those rooms that see a lot of varied traffic. Living rooms, dens, and family rooms tend to wear these colors very nicely. They present a warm and inviting atmosphere without adding an overlying somberness. This can be a great help in boosting mental health too.
We've all been in those spaces that are painted a soul-sucking gray. We can't wait to escape to a healthier environment. Using a blend of earth tones can turn your home into a warm and safe space to rest, relax, and recuperate from the daily hassles of living in a fast-paced society. Select interior color schemes that speak to your spirit.
Taking a hike in the woods may not seem like an ideal place to plan your best interior color schemes, but it really is. From the deep gray of well-worn river rock to the muted green-gray of a poplar leaf, inspiration is in abundance. This is especially true in the fall when the leaves are changing colors. Nature lets you view color combinations that you may dismiss standing in front of the paint swatch display.
Yellows, oranges, vibrant reds, and more can inspire your eyes. Bringing a bit of the outside into your home can add a sense of comfort if you are an outside person. As we are stuck indoors during the winter months, that green accent wall may lift your spirits.
If you have houseplants, they can also become an inspiration. We're not saying to paint your home to match your house plants, but selecting complementary color schemes can enhance the natural beauty of indoor plants.
Blues are an often overlooked color for interior spaces. Whether considering an entire room, accent wall, or trim options, blue should be on your list of possibilities. From the vibrant royal and electric blues to the subtle sky and baby blue hues, combinations of blues can add warmth to any room.
A country-inspired decor might scream for a colonial or navy blue accent wall, while a more modern look might be enhanced with a lighter tone of gray-blue.
Blue is a relaxing color that adds warmth and the comfort of a sunny day to any room.
While many people learned that pink and oranges are horrible combinations and green and blue clash, that isn't always true. The key takeaway here is to ignore what you learned in the past about color matches and experiment with different options.
Red and green together will not make a room seem like Christmas all year. Orange and brown will not make your guests think you are crazy about Thanksgiving and Halloween. Pink isn't just for girls and it looks great with a muted sage green. Seafoam green isn't just for the bathroom walls anymore.
A chocolate brown accent wall in a tangerine orange room can be eye-catching. Don't be afraid to think outside the box when selecting color schemes. Do be mindful that you will likely not be repainting for the next several years, so make selections that vibe with you.
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