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We all love neutrals, they’re easy to live with and they’re safe, but sometimes you just need to add a little colour to your life! Choosing the right colour to incorporate into your home can greatly enhance its atmosphere and aesthetic appeal.
If you’re looking for all the tips and tricks on how to introduce colour into your home you’ve come to the right place!
Here are some useful tips to help you effectively use colour and transform your home from bland to beautiful.
Neutral colours like whites, greys, and beiges are versatile and enduring, perfect for major furniture pieces and are like a blank canvas that allows you to experiment with other colours that reflect your personality and preferences.
You can inject different colours into your home with accent pieces, artwork, cushions, decorative pieces, rugs and even floral arrangements. These accents can be in complementary or contrasting hues to create visual interest and focal points in the room. Decide whether you want to follow current colour trends or opt for timeless shades that won't go out of style quickly. You can create a beautiful, cohesive look by selecting two or three main colours and a few carefully chosen accent colours to introduce into your home.
Take into account the colours of your furniture, curtains, rugs, and other decor items. If you’re not changing these things, your colour choices should complement these existing elements rather than clash or compete with them. Choose a colour palette that reflects your style and the mood you want to create in each room. When introducing colour into your home, consider factors such as lighting, room size, and your existing furnishings.
When introducing colour into your home, remember that different colours evoke various emotions and moods, and we are naturally drawn to certain colours – you may be more of a fan of blue and your best friend may prefer greens – that’s what makes us all unique and our homes can reflect this. For example, blue promotes calmness and tranquillity, while yellow brings energy and warmth and the colour green represents both calmness and serenity, along with a positive outlook, of course, its link to nature cannot be denied. Keep colour psychology in mind when selecting colours for specific rooms in your home to achieve the desired atmosphere – for example, a calm, serene and restful colour for the bedroom is a wonderful choice whilst you might choose something more bold for the kitchen.
When moving from one room to another, consider how colours in your home interact and create visual flow. It’s best to use a common colour or shades of the same colour throughout your home to maintain a harmonious transition between spaces. Incorporate patterns and textures into your colour scheme to add depth and dimension. Mix different patterns and textures in complementary colours to create visual interest while maintaining a cohesive look.
When beginning your journey to introduce colours into your home, a good way to start is to gather images from magazines or websites that you love. Create a mood board and then look at it closely – you’ll soon see which colours, textures, and overall style you're drawn to. This can be beneficial to help you visualise the final look you are hoping to achieve for your home and is great to show other people for input. This brings us to an important tip - ask for guidance from people whose taste you admire, or why not seek expert advice from our Design Studio?
As we always stress, your home should reflect your personality and style. If a colour resonates with you and feels right, don't be afraid to go for it when you are introducing colour to your home. Trust your instincts, experiment, have fun, and create a home that makes you feel comfortable and proud and brings you joy.
Colourful Homewares
Swatches by Clay Banks
