Great Tricks Designers Use To Pick a Room Color
We are super excited for 2018 because color is coming back in a serious way. After several years of minimalist designs with mostly white walls, 2018 promises new surprises. Color rooms are in, and they demand bold furniture and decor. We at Memoky say “bring it on!” We adore color because more than any other decor decision it allows for a personal touch. We love color and we encourage you to find your own favorites. Self-expression is key. But before you dive headfirst into picking out a room color, here are some guidelines.
Start with the Color Wheel
Start with the color wheel when you choose a hue to decorate a space. It provides an easy map for selecting colors. Colors near each other on the wheel, like blue and green, easily go together. Colors across from other, on the other hand, create strong contrast. Another way to think about the color wheel is warm versus cool. Cooler colors will create calming environments. They also have a tendency to make your room look larger. Warmer colors create a more active space.
Use More than One Room Color to Create Contrast
Instead of settling on a single concept, consider adding contrast to a room. The key concept here is creating livable spaces. Darker values should go closer to the ground, lighter value colors should appear at the top of your space. This mimics the outdoors where the clear sky and dark ground create a natural contrast. Try this with any space to create a naturally comforting environment.
Link Space and Unify Your Home
Creating an entire color plan for your home is easy. First, choose a color for the biggest room. Alternately, if you already have a room color you love or at least a space you already have picked out the paint for, start there. Next, consider which rooms link to the first space you chose. Are there open pathways leading to another space? Think about the natural flow of the house and choose colors that create a comfortable flow from room to room. Go back to your color wheel, and consider colors that are next to each other. As you get into more private spaces, think about using cooler colors for the bedroom. Cooler hues are naturally linked to relaxation, while public spaces like the living room benefit from a more active energy.
