Do you ever walk into a home and instantly get a specific feeling or emotion when you cross the threshold? Chances are this feeling or emotion could be triggered by the colour palette the homeowner has chosen. Wall colour and accents can play a huge role in the character of your home, here are a few things to consider when you are flipping through all those paint chips.
Warm Colours
If you are wanting your home to feel cozy, welcoming and rich in colour than you may want to look at the warm end of the colour scale. Red’s can make for a very romantic feel whether you choose it for your master suite or your formal dining room. Yellows bring a bright and cheery feel to a home and is a great option to brighten up a room that may be naturally dark or for a child’s room. Many people are afraid of the bright warm colours but they can offer a very unique look, if you’re not quite ready to take the plunge to paint a whole room they are also a great option as accents to add that pop of colour to any room.
Cold Colours
Maybe you are wanting a more calm, soft and cool feel for your home, if this sounds like you than cold colours may be just the answer. Soft blues automatically make a space feel soothing and calming to the soul. Dark or rich blues can also achieve this feel with the correct lighting and accents. A soft purple or lavendar also can make for a very relaxing retreat in a master suite or living room. Also don’t be afraid to try mixing different cold colours together and you may just discover the perfect harmony for your home.
Neutrals
And of course you just can’t go wrong with a timeless neutral palette! Sometimes home owners forget that there are more than just black and white in this family of colours; soft greens, browns, greys and creams are also included as neutrals. If you are wanting your home to have a natural, bright and airy feel than you will likely want to choose the neutral colours as your base and then you can also have fun adding different colours as accents.
We truly believe that colour has a huge impact on your home decor and design. Take the time to play around with multiple ideas and concepts and really think about what kind of feeling or emotions you want to feel when at home. Alair Homes Orillia is here and ready to get your ideas and plans started, contact our Orillia office today for any questions and inquiries you may have.