Choosing the Right Colours For Your Home

Typically, colours that fall in the warm category, tones like red, orange, and yellow can energize a space and those within. More vibrant they tend to inspire confidence and promote intimacy.  Generally, these colours work well in entertaining spaces like dining rooms.  For example, red is known to raise energy levels, so perfectly suited to a dining room.  Yellow evokes joy and happiness, so you may consider for a kitchen.  In turn, avoid these colours for places of relaxation, like the bedroom.  Keep in mind, warm tones can make a room fell smaller, so choose wisely if the space is on the cosy side.

Cooler tones, like blue, green and purple create quiet, relaxing zones.  Blue comes in many differing shades, for example, lighter blue colours are great for bedrooms or reading rooms, as they calming and friendly.  Darker blues could be considered for offices or studios as these tones are associated with productivity and workplaces.

Neutrals and monochromes are a basic necessity for interior design, they can be part of an overall colour scheme or can be used as your main, secondary and accent colours, in varying shades.  A neutral monochromatic colour scheme creates a relaxing and peaceful environment.