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 Create a color scheme by taking cues from existing patterns in a room. Try letting a pillow or upholstery design guide your direction.
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Bring Color to Your HomeMove beyond neutral and make use of color to transform the appearance of your home.
- Take color cues from existing patterns.
One way to come up with a color scheme is to take cues from existing patterns. Let upholstery, pillows, or a painting suggest different directions for flooring or wall color.
- Add color to small areas.
Try adding just a pinch of bold or contrasting color to a room by painting only one welcoming statement.
- Change spatial perceptions with color.
Color can be an effective way to play with perspective as well. Make a small room appear more spacious by painting the walls a cool color, such as blue or green or, use a warm color like yellow to make it more intimate.
- Design with floor color in mind.
Floors can also change the feel of a room. Choosing a medium-tone thats a bit darker than the walls and ceiling will tend to ground the room and make it feel cozy. A bolder color choice can make the upholstery stand out for a more dramatic environment.
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