Color selection is vital to your enjoyment of the space you will be living in. Selecting a color(s) is like selecting pricey artwork; once it’s on your wall, you’ll be living with it for a long time. So how to go about it? First, color relates to the second step in good design: MOOD. (see our blog Interior Design 101) We will be discussing mood in our next Interior Design 101 blog. But let’s get back to color.
Speaking of artwork, do you have a favorite piece that you want to use as a focal point in your living room? What colors in the piece appeal most to you? Or maybe you spotted a great area rug on the internet that you would just love to incorporate into your new space?
The fact is, anything can help you to determine your color scheme, from your child’s school drawing that’s hanging on your refrigerator door, a piece of wallpaper, a fabric swatch, your favorite dress, (which you like so much because the color flatters you!) a throw pillow… heck, even a candy wrapper will do the trick!
The point is, that once you’ve established a color scheme (no matter what the source), start with that, carry it with you (or a photo of the item) when shopping for furnishings, accessories, and paint colors. It will help you to stay focused in making the right selections and avoid the confusion that can so easily overwhelm you when undertaking a large design project.
Keeping it simple,
Constance & Remy