Selecting The Right Colour!

Selecting the right colour is all that is required to achieve the desired effect and instantly change the character of the different rooms and their intended use.

Colour can transform and change the shape of each room and highlight or conceal structural elements of a building, and emphasise the shapes of the furniture.

Effect of Colours

It can be daunting to understand the effect of each colour so this blog will provide you with some insight and useful tips on colour to help when selecting your own colour scheme for your home.

My first tip is to look at a colour wheel, which contains the primary colours (red, yellow and blue), secondary and intermediate colours, and shows complementary colours.

This theory is essential when selecting your colour range, as it will determine the sensory perception of space.

Harmony

Harmonious colours are those that combine well together.

The colour wheel is a great tool to find a harmonious balance. Four or five colours that are close to each other on the colour wheel are harmonious.

When using colour combinations in a room the stronger colour should be reserved for the most prominent furniture. The base colour is the most widely used and determines the other colours.

The accent hue complements the base tone and adds a touch of boldness to the colour scheme.