A common difficulty homeowners have in the process of decorating their home is determining what colors will work best in an individual room’s décor. As a simple visit to your local paint store will reveal, there are literally hundreds of different colors and shades from which to design your color scheme. For some, so much choice can get quite overwhelming. Some people just don’t have an eye for color and struggle with picking colors that look good together in a room. If you’re looking for color combinations to use in your décor, here are five suggestions to consider.
1. Brown, Blue, and Cream
You’ll find that this color scheme will work in any room of your home. When using brown, blue, and cream for your décor, you just need to be sure to keep a balance of colors, particularly when applying the dark brown. So if you have a dark brown couch, it’s best to lighten it up with cream or light blue pillows. Or if your couch is cream colored, you can add some interest with brown and blue pillows. To add even more visual interest, look for patterns that contain all three colors.
2. Shades of Brown and Cream
Whether you’re looking to create a peaceful retreat in your bedroom or bathroom, try using shades of brown and cream. You can use a wide variety of shades across the spectrum, from dark chocolate brown to and off white or light cream color. You can add interest to the monochromatic look of this color scheme by pairing lighter and darker shades, which will result in the room appearing livelier.
3. Blue and Orange
Blue and orange are complementary colors, as the colors lie across from each other on the color wheel. When using this color combination, you don’t want to use bright oranges and blues but rather keep the colors muted. You can easily work these colors into a contemporary-styled room by including white or even brown in the mix.
4. Black and White
This is a classic color combination that you can use for practically any room in your home. The great thing about black and white is that it can be used in a variety of ways. Depending on the pieces you use, it can be modern as well as traditional. By adding an accent color such as red or green, you can add even more style to the color scheme. Given that there’s no shortage of available black-and-white décor accessories, this is one of the easier color combinations to work with.
5. Pink and Green
Pink and green is another complementary color scheme and goes well in such rooms as bedrooms, living rooms, and sun rooms. Add a neutral color into the pink and green mix, or you may end up with too much color in the room. You also want to keep the colors the same shade. For example, neon pink and mint green are not going to work well together.
If you’re not sure where to start coming up with color combinations for your home, then consider these five suggestions. When decorating your home, any of these combinations should give you some inspiration. Use these suggestions as a base and then add your own style to them. This way, you can make your home both stylish and unique.
About the Writer….
For over 40 years Leon Tuberman has helped people with their home furnishings and interior design needs. He owns and manages a popular furniture store in California. They carry a large selection of USA made solid oak furniture for your living room, dining room, bedroom and wooden office furniture. Are you searching for a study area or a oak dining table for your formal dining room or a wood bookcases for your study area then they probably have everything you need.
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