Is your homes current paint scheme simply bringing you down? Are you leaning towards a look that favors refreshing & calm or gravitating towards a paint color that is more luxurious & rich? Perhaps an informative color consultation will direct you towards the right path! Both color & light are essential elements related to interior design. Color and light greatly impact the way a room makes us feel, how we manage to conduct ourselves & influence the overall design of an interior space. Picking the perfect color can be tricky & become frustrating and overwhelming. By opting for an informative color consultation an interior decorator will gladly assist, in helping you select a correct color palette that is paramount for the design of your home!

Home is not just a place to sleep, home is where we house our souls.

Alexandra Stoddard

Rolls of wallpaper for interior decoration of a room. Wallpaper or paint options

You’re eager to update & craving a certain look, something that feels fresh, current & unique. You’re committed to making a change & regardless of the choice, you know any color difference, or a stylish wallpaper will be an astounding improvement. You want to decide quickly to get this project on the go & finally cross this task, swiftly off your list. Whether you request a paint color consultation from an interior decorator or attempt to select a hue solely by yourself, incorporating a new paint color, wallpaper, or both is one of the best ways to effectively transform a space. Imagine your home lacking of any color, pattern, or texture, it would be monotonous, flat & dreadfully dull. Consider a wallpaper or paint color consultation as an informative way, to help direct yourself towards a smart design choice.

Be a Smokey Taupe or Stratford Blue, the colors you choose to interior decorate with, suggestively direct the overall mood & ambience of your home. While most of us may not spend a lot of time thinking about color, it’s a component of our lives that affects us every day. The climate, your age, gender & ethnicity all play a role in our responses to color. Color reflects an individual’s personality, can encompass a distinct feeling or disposition & also set a standard of design style. You may desire a home filled with relaxation & warmth, casting layer upon layer of luxury & ease or perhaps you prefer something more lighthearted & fresh, inspired by nature, restful & calm.

I wonder if any element of interior design is more personal than color? Nothing can more quickly reveal aspect of personality and character, than the choice – or absence – of color.

Van Day Truex

Interior Designers

Not all colors however promote a positive vibe. Some have been branded to do just the reverse. Certain color schemes, their tints & shades, have been known to repeatedly toy with our emotions. Some colors expose temperaments of agitation & unease, while others may tempt your appetite, luring you to feast. One color may appear to elevate a room’s warmth, while a slight tint of another can broadcast a brisk chill.

With a colossal of colors & countless variables to consider, the anticipation of the unknown can raise confusion & doubt. Your original idea of a rapid & swift makeover has left you feeling regretful, confused & drained. Don’t let your uncertainty conquer your motivation. Selecting the perfect palette takes a little bit of skill. What you want to ensure when deciding on decorative colors, is to compose & blend your choices into agreeable combinations. Try to balance a palette that appeals to your taste & still coincides with the style of your home. If you still feel intimidated, reluctant & scared, a professional paint color consultation is just a phone call away.

  • Colors act in three basic ways: active, passive, or neutral
  • Variables such as the amount of light & contrasting colors, will significantly affect the portrayal of a color

As an interior designer, its important to ask a lot of questions & a paint color consultation is just that. If you are knowledgeable about what you desire from a space, it will positively affect the interior design. Ask yourself these questions before you pick up a paintbrush or select wallpaper. You’ll find yourself more likely to be pleased with the color, encouraging that inner Interior Decorator to venture out more often.

  • How do I want the space to look & feel?
  • Can I accomplish this atmosphere from paint or wallpaper alone?
  • Is there enough light & contrast to support this color or pattern choice?
  • How does this color appear at different stages of the day? Night vs Day
  • Will this color/wallpaper choice coincide with my current home furnishings & finishes?
  • Is this color pallet harmonious with the rest of my home?

Try to limit the number of colors in a room to under two anything above that starts to make a room appear disorderly, especially if you’re going for a rested and relaxed feel. Dark colors are mature, sophisticated, & warm; they give larger rooms a more formal, rich, & intimate appearance. Light colors are spacious, carefree, & calm, making rooms seem expansive, cheerful, & bright.

Listed below are some general observations on the psychology of various colors. Take into account how they may influence & affect the interior design but also ambiance of your home before a wallpaper or paint color consultation.

Beige is atmosphere. It’s bisque, it’s ivory, it’s cream, it’s stone, it’s toast, it’s cappuccino. It’s, well, it’s magic.

Albert Hadley

Neutrals: Black, Gray, White, & Brown

Neutrals: Black, Gray, White, & Brown

  • The fundamental & essential colors of every Interior Designer & Interior Decorator
  • Neutral color schemes are enormously versatile & incredibly flexible
  • Most colors are easily integrated with neutrals & can readily adapt with various tints, tones, & shades
  • Black is best used in small doses, such as an accent.
  • Color experts say you need some black in every room, it helps to curb your eye

Red

Red

  • increases a rooms energy level
  • considered too stimulating for a bedroom especially a child’s room
  • known to raise blood pressure
  • speeds respiration & heart rate
  • can make people irritable, argumentative, & aggressive
  • a good choice for a dining rooms
  • inspires interaction & conversation
  • stimulates appetites
  • best used as an accent color

Orange

Orange

  • orange & yellow hues raise the perceived temperature of a room
  • because of its warming effect orange is a great color for north facing rooms
  • inspires activity, enthusiasm, & excitement
  • good color for workout rooms
  • orange & red tones encourage movement
  • not suggested for bedrooms due to its energetic qualities

Yellow

Yellow

  • portrays & resembles the sun
  • conveys cheerfulness & delight
  • uplifts, rejuvenates, & energizes
  • is an excellent choice for kitchens, dining rooms, & bathrooms
  • in small spaces yellow can feel expansive and welcoming
  • not a good choice for main color schemes
  • known to causes anger & frustration
  • people are more likely to lose their temper in a yellow interior
  • babies cry more in yellow rooms as opposed to any other color

Green

Green

  • the most restful color for the eye
  • has a calming effect when used as a main color for decorating
  • suited for almost any room in the house
  • one of the top colors to be surrounded by for lengthy periods of time
  • a soft tinted green can have a pleasant cooling effect, therefore is great for kitchens
  • wonderful in a family room, living area, or home office
  • productivity & concentration booster
  • encourages one to unwind, relax, & relieve stress
  • warm tones in green promote calmness & friendship
  • great choice for the bedroom as green is believed to assist with fertility

Blue

Blue

  • slows respiration & heart rate
  • known to bring down blood pressure
  • considered soothing, calm, & serene
  • recommended for bedrooms & bathrooms
  • warmer bright blues inspire relaxation
  • lighter tinted hues can come across icy & cold, particularly in rooms receiving little natural light
  • soft blues are good colors for principal areas such as family or living rooms
  • dark blue shades can evoke feelings of gloominess, not a beneficial bedroom color
  • Navy blue is not suggested in living or dining rooms as it deters conversation & communication

Purple

Purple

  • similar to blue, lavender & lilac hues bring calm & restful qualities
  • frost and cold tones that appear in blues are not apparent in lighter purple hues, such as lilac & lavender
  • darkest values such as eggplant, is seen as rich, dramatic, & sophisticated
  • associated with luxury and creativity
  • when used as an accent color it gives depth

Book a paint color or wallpaper consultation for your residence today!

Book a paint color or wallpaper consultation for your residence today!