Colour schemes when decorating or designing your home

16 Jul, 2017 - 02:07 0 Views
Colour schemes when decorating or designing your home

The Sunday News

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Amanda Ncube
SELECTING colour schemes when decorating or designing your home may be daunting at times, yet it is the most important thing which determines the look and value of your space. Colours are known to give life to almost everything. When combined correctly, colours can change the look of your home into an elegant and beautiful one. This week’s column will give you in an insight of the colours you may consider when decorating or designing your bedroom.

Most people prefer neutral colour schemes for their bedrooms. Nautical shades of blue and white complement each other beautifully. A subtly striped wall teamed with white bed linen and a navy throw will make your bedroom look elegant. Desirable white pillows draped with cushions in contrasting shades of navy blue follow the coastal theme through. All white bed linen and accessories, experiment with fabrics and textures introducing embroidered bed linen, silk cushions and lace wallpaper. By so doing your bedroom will a calm, fresh and timeless vibe.

Do not be afraid to shake things up a little with shots of glorious colours such as red, yellow or green. Use an elegant, rich shade of green-grey or any other colour with grey on the walls in your bedroom to instantly warm up the space and create a cosy, cocoon-like feel. If you don’t want to commit to all-over colour, consider breaking it up with fool proof white accessories and soft furnishings, such as this crisp white bed linen – a safe and versatile option.

To spruce up the look of your bedroom a bit you can add a bold colour. Notably is that how you use your colours is important more than splashing. Use this room as your inspiration and use a striking but unexpected and imaginative combination of yellow, pink, red and blue to create an intense scheme that gives lives to your space. To make it interesting set it against a white background so the daring palette breathes life into a neutral scheme.

A touch of gold may add value to your bedroom-you can add golden accessories, fabrics and wallpapers. An art deco inspired dressing table paired with a contemporary mirror. Create a beautiful contrast with bright pops of red, yellow and pink, on the stool and accessories. This will really help to lift the scheme and introduce an element of character and personality that befits a disco diva.

The grey-on-grey trend shows no sign of fading. Explore the many depths of this colour palette by layering tones to create a scheme that looks cohesive and considered. Use grey in both its lightest and deepest incarnations to create a rich, contrasting look that is harmonious and co-ordinated. Add a welcome splash of colour with bright pink and white bedding.

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