If you are thinking of updating a room in your house choosing a new color palette is one way to add a new look to a tired room. The trick is, how do you use a color palette once you have picked one out? In this article we will walk you through the steps of Read More
Choosing a paint color for your walls is a difficult task. There’s choosing the type of paint, brand of paint and of course the color. The step that is most important is that you get a few paint samples of the colors you are interested in and paint swatches on the walls where you want Read More
A new trend we are seeing is the use of teal as an accent color in an all gray modern color scheme. The gray is used as a base color, the new neutral, and the teal makes a vibrant statement as accents for accessories. It creates a calm inviting look with a subtle sense of Read More
Yellow is the color of sunshine, smiley faces and cheerfulness. The color is often used in kitchens but is overlooked to use in other rooms in the home. The color yellow can add vibrancy to non-traditional spaces as well. Here are some ideas on how to use yellow throughout your home. With black and white Read More
If your interested in creating a new color scheme for a room, but don’t want to use color wheels or color theory, a great way to choose colors is to use colors from a piece of artwork. Artists spend many hours cultivating the color scheme for a painting. Choosing your colors this way creates an Read More
Need to update your exterior? Try painting your front door a new color. It can add interest and style to your home. Steps for painting from Better Homes and Gardens: What You Need: Painters tape Sponge Fine-grit sandpaper High-density foam mini rollers and brushes 1 quart adhesion primer 1 quart satin or semigloss exterior paint paint Read More
There are many ways to choose color for your rooms. If you want to experiment, using a color wheel is a fun option. Gather as many paint chips as you can from your local paint store then using the color wheel to find complimentary and harmonious colors you can create a custom color palette for Read More
Choosing accent colors for a room can be difficult. One way to do this is to use the colors from an area rug. Designers spend time on choosing the right colors for their creations and you can use this to create a color scheme for your own room. This room has a neutral palette with Read More
If your interested in color schemes or need a quick review, here is a list that describes the basic schemes used in art and design. Monochromatic This is the use of one color. In decorating this doesn’t mean that the room and accessories are all one color. Using shades, tints and tones of the Read More
The triad color scheme is similar to the split-complementary in that it uses three colors. However, the three colors are spaced equally apart on the color wheel forming a triangle. If blue is your base color then the two additional colors are the two equal distance from blue on the color wheel. The pillows Read More
