When it comes to decorating with color, bold, in-your-face color, I think that many people love the idea but just don’t know how to go about doing it.
Decorating with color can be tricky, but if done correctly, the results are fabulous. If you want to add color to your home, here are a few simple design guidelines to keep in mind:
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FOLLOW THE 60-30-10 RULE. Select the primary color you want represented in the room, which in most cases will be the wall color, and use that color so that it represent about 60% of the visual impact of the room. Next, select your complementary color and use that color so that it represents about 30% of the visual impact. In many case the complimentary color will come via your sofa, rug or larger accent pieces. The last color statement you want to use is an accent color. Your accent color should represent the last 10% of the visual impact and will most likely be added via accessories, pillows and artwork.
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CONSIDER THE COLOR VALUE. Color value is all about the depth of color you choose to use. It is light, dark or somewhere in between? When selecting your color combinations (primary, complimentary and accent), make sure to use colors that not only work together but that will create a room that feels balanced.
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USE COLORS YOU LOVE. I really think your home should be decorated in a way that makes it feel like an extension of you. Everything you put into your home should make you feel comfortable, relaxed and at-ease, including the colors you decorate with. If you use colors you love, you’ll create a palette that not only works together, but that makes you feel good.
Check out these rooms, where color is the hero, and be inspired to add a little color to your decor!