Have you ever stepped into a room and instantly felt a wave of tranquility wash over you? I recall a particular experience when I entered a spa adorned with a serene waterfall as its backdrop. The decor featured soothing shades of blue and green, creating an atmosphere that immediately set the tone for relaxation. It was the perfect introduction to a space designed to leave you feeling completely rejuvenated.
Color is such an important part of interior design because it plays such a big role in how your feel in your home. As a designer and certified True Color Expert, I can help you create a home that looks and feels great, while considering the psychology of color.
Step #1: Understanding the Usual Associations of Each Unique Color
Let’s talk about some associations with specific colors and the emotions that they can bring to a space. Blue, particularly in lighter and mid tone shades, can evoke calmness and serenity. Green is connected with nature, harmony and balance. Purple is often associated with luxury and sophistication. Red is a high energy color and while it can energize a space, too much can also be overpowering. Yellow and Orange can bring forth joyful emotions and vibrancy to a space.
Despite these typical color associations, each person’s experience with color is personal and subjective. You can explore your own color preferences by finding what inspires you, whether its admiring artwork, spending time in nature, enjoying travel or browsing decorated spaces online. Once you find something that inspires you, planning a space with that in mind helps create a space personalized just for you.
Step #2: Assessing the Wide Array of Color Variations Available to You
There are so many shades and hues to choose from when decorating with color and it can feel like an overwhelming process. But it doesn’t have to be.
When I am determining color preferences for clients, there is a process I use to really understand what inspires them. It can include sharing inspiration images, completing questionnaires and doing interviews to learn more about their life and preferred design style. This way I can make sure that we achieve the look and color palette that works for their space and their lifestyle.
Step #3: Presenting a Pretty, Personalized Whole-Home Color Palette
When selecting colors for a whole home, there are some best practices that I like to recommend. First, always consider the style of the home and the fixed elements that aren’t changing. Selecting colors that work with those undertones is very important, especially when working with neutral colors.
Also, when selecting a whole-home color scheme, it is important to make sure the colors work well together and flow throughout the home. Don’t be afraid to go bold in select spaces as long as it isn’t overpowering to the entire home.
If selecting a color palette for your home feels overwhelming, I am here to help! Together we can create the home of your dreams with colors that evoke all of the right emotions and enhance your daily life!
Wondering how to pick the perfect color for your space? Click on my website below to book a discovery call or leave a comment below with any questions!
Until next time,
Jamie
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