Inspiration Monday: Color speaks volumes in home decor

by / Monday, 23 December 2013 / Published in INSPIRATION STATION

The discussion of color is one of the first things covered during a consultation at Ydp.
In fact, I can’t think of one design consultation that didn’t involve adding, updating or changing one or more colors in the plan.
As you can imagine, COLOR sets the tone, and is often the essence from which a plan comes together.

Some important considerations are:

  • Surround yourself with hues that speak to you and make you feel good.
  • Decide it you will use color boldly or softlymonchromaticPM
  • Decide if you will you use one color in different shades (monochromatic)or play with a few hues.
  • If you go Bold, do so strategically, so as not to overwhelm a space.
  • An accent wall in a bold hue is strategic.
  • Bold accessories rhythmically placed is strategic.
  • For a harmonious palette use hues that are next to each other on the color wheel.
  • For a more dramatic approach, use colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.masculinePM
  • Ask yourself, if the space will be masculine or feminine?
  • What style or theme are you shooting for? Perhaps Nautical, Sophisticated, Luxe, Cottage, or French Country for example?
  • If you are placing your home on the market in the near future, think universal appeal and neutral.
  • If this is your dream home or one that you will retire in, the sky is the limit.
  • Choose colors that you can live with for an extended period of time.
  • Go with trendy colors in small doses, as the latest, greatest, newest shade, will be out in less than 12 months.

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These are just a few of the many important considerations when considering color.

Color speaks volumes in home decor, what do you want yours to say?

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Inspiring creativity,

Ricci

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