How Color Can Create Harmony in Your Home
Your home’s color scheme influences your emotions. Your home is your sanctuary. The color scheme within it can soothe or inspire chaos. Paint shades that do not harmonize can be jarring and can create a sense of unease in your home.
Each room is separate from one another. If the colors flow as you move throughout the house, there is less interruption and therefore, more peace. Here are a few ways your home’s paint-job can create feelings of calm and serenity.
Choose a Color Scheme for the Whole House
To know how to create harmony between rooms, you must find complementing colors. If you select a scheme for the house, this can simplify the selection process significantly. You can find many varieties of color pallets online and in home magazines.
It is important that each room design flows into the next. This does not mean that every room must have the same colors: instead, it means that your entrance hall should tonally complement the rooms it leads into. Most people stick to neutrals to create this effect, but the same can be done with pastels or accent shades throughout the house.
Whatever you do, do not split connecting rooms with completely contrasting colors: like, for instance, a pink hallway and a green lounge. This creates a sensory disconnect as soon as you or a guest walks into your home!
Choose Colors Wisely
There are a few very tasteful and timeless colors for any room – muted pastels are always a smart choice. The paint for these, as well as neutrals like beige and cream, tend to be inexpensive choices too.
If you want some exciting colors, add it through a statement rug or furniture. That way, the room can be changed in future just by changing accessories and furniture instead of repainting the walls. This saves time and money in the long run.
Muted pastels and natural shades are also smart because they are simple and soothing. They can relax a house and make it feel like home, as well as providing a perfect backdrop to show off furniture and wall art.
Update Colors
As we’ve discussed, certain shades are timeless, but most homes have a few rooms painted in tones that were once on-trend but are now faded or downright outdated. Trending colors are fun but unfortunately, they do not stay trendy for long.
It may be time to update your home’s color scheme. When repainting, be sure to use professionals or to read up on proper ways to paint. Painting can seem like the perfect DIY until you realize it looks like you did it yourself…
When Painting, Don’t Forget to:
-Cover up furniture with a tarp or remove it. It is too easy to get paint on your furniture.
-Watch for patches where the paint is applied too thin and where the wall shows through.
-Apply painter’s tape in a precise, straight line aligned with trim and corners to avoid messy edges.
These mistakes can be difficult if not impossible to cover or remove. Don’t underestimate the ability of paint to flick out and tarnish your precious furniture. Be sure to cover up your sofas and tables while painting to avoid having to buy costly replacements.
The Bottom Line
If you have colors in your home that are not relaxing or that are causing disharmony, it may be time for a refresh. For professional advice and service, consult with companies like Image Line Painting, which can offer great tips for harmonizing your home through color.
To avoid DIY disasters, consider seeking some professional advice from true artists. Your home will be one shade closer to the harmonized sanctuary you have always dreamed of.
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