Tip from my :
If you are comfortable and confident keeping the floors and
walls a neutral colour, that's fine. There are a variety of beautiful off-whites
that create warmth and atmosphere while maintaining a neutral overall
look.
You can bring in your colour in furnishings and/or accessories. The
fabrics on your furnishings can also be kept neutral overall if you don't
want to commit to too much colour.
Then, it becomes even easier
to add a splash of colour in accessories and change them out periodically
What about the walls? Are you going to change the colour? This will play
a part in what you select for the rest of the space. If you are going to
paint, do you want to add more drama and colour? Remember that with
paint, the colour you choose from a small swatch will be more intense
when put on the entire wall!
If you love blue and want to see more
of that colour in your space, I would advise that you select a colour of
blue 1 to 2 shades lighter than you think you want.
Once it gets on the
walls it will probably be very close to your choice. This is particularly
important the more intense colour you select
If you want to add colour and drama to the walls but are not ready to
see every wall in the space more dramatic, go back to the 'Focal Point'
discussion...is there an interesting wall that you can paint a different
color? Perhaps a faux finish would work with your decor...there are
some simple techniques you can do, or hire it out to a Paint Contractor if this is within your budget.
When working with a bathroom, unless your home has bathrooms that
are so huge you can live in them, you will be able to add the more intense colours and it will look fantastic, however use neutral in the smaller bathrooms and bring in the rest of your colour in the accessories and features.
Dark colours tend to make a room look smaller if the entire room is
painted that colour. So be careful here
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