Color is a powerful design tool offering infinite possibilities for the home. Used skillfully, color can transform an otherwise ordinary home into one with personality, charm, or even grandeur. More importantly, selecting a color scheme is the first step toward making a house into your home.
Color is fun and adventurous. Different hues affect
how we feel. Red is stimulating, blue and green are calming; while
yellow evokes a cheerful response.
*Select a signature color
Almost everyone has a favorite
color. If you're not sure,
take a peek inside your closet for clues. "Your colors" are
what look good on you and variations of those hues will usually
look right in your home.
*Consider the function and mood of the room
How will the room be used and
by whom? Is it a day or night room? A bedroom calls for more subdued
colors to encourage relaxation; bold colors are appropriate for
dining rooms where lively conversation and entertaining take place;
kitchens are beautiful decorated in cheerful, lively colors.
