7 Tips For Picking A Stunning Colour Scheme
You’ve been dreaming of painting your home for too long, and now, you’re ready to make it happen. There’s just one problem. You have no idea where to start with picking a colour scheme.
Don’t feel bad for being lost in a sea of colour samples. Finding the perfect combinations is a chore, even for the most style-coordinated folks. But lucky for you, we’re here to give that colour scheme dream a much-needed Boost.
Whether you’re itching for a change or sick of your living room being a monotone mess, we’ve got your back with 7 tips to pick a stunning colour scheme. Let’s get into it.
1) Always Coordinate Colour Scheme & Home Decor
Pick a colour scheme with tones that complement stationary elements in your home, like your flooring or furniture.
2) Use The ‘60-30-10’ Rule
The 60-30-10 Rule helps designers create a well-balanced colour scheme. Here’s how it works:
Paint 60% of the room in a dominant colour
Paint 30% of the room in a secondary colour
Paint 10% of the room in an accent colour
3) Think Outside The Box
Don’t be afraid to think outside the box and do something exciting and different. Here are some ideas:
Choose an unexpected accent colour
Paint an accent wall to create an interesting focal point
Give your interior doors a glow-up by painting them in a bold colour
Create some much-needed pizzazz in an all-white room with a coloured ceiling
4) Think Of Your Personal Style
Clothing and home decor have more in common than you think, especially when picking a colour scheme. Your personal style likely has a strong correlation with your decor style. For instance, if you’re partial to wearing a specific colour, it would also be a good wall choice since you likely won’t get tired of it.
5) Look At The Latest Trends
Get some inspiration by checking out this year’s trending paint colours. You can find examples to ignite your imagination by scrolling through social media or picking up a home decor magazine!
6) Use The Colour Wheel
If you want to create your own colour palette, the best way to find complementary and offsetting colours is with a colour wheel. Colours that lay side by side on the colour wheel look better in a smaller, intimate setting, and colours across from each other provide the right contrast.
7) Remember Colour Psychology
Did you know that your home’s colour scheme can influence your moods? How do you want to feel when you spend time in your kitchen or home office? Remember that cool colours, like green and blue, are calming, while warm colours, like yellow, orange, and red, are energizing.
Find More Than Just Colour Scheme Tips With Boost Painting
No one knows more about picking the perfect colour scheme than the pros. Whether you want a whole home colour scheme or something different for every room, Boost Painting knows how to select the most stunning colour palettes and even better, we bring them to life. Contact us to learn more.
