Colour Wheel in Home Decor
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- Created on: 05-06-17 03:27
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- Colour Wheel in Home Décor
- Colour Schemes
- Complimentary = based on 2 colours on opposite sides
- Triad = based on 3 colours of equal distance apart
- Analogous [similar] = 2 or 3 colours of adjacent hues. (Accent colour is a complimentary colour from the other side)
- Monochromatic = only 1 family colour is used, but different tints and shades of it
- Technical Background on Colour Schemes
- Most rooms' colour schemes & decor will have 3 to 5 colours.
- 1 or 2 of these should be the 'dominant' colour- used most extensively, covering most of the space.
- Secondary colour(s) are used a little less than the dominant, will provide interest and balance.
- Usually only 1 or 2, and is the colour of the printed upholstery fabric or of blinds/curtains.
- Accent colours are used the least and it is usually strong and makes a statement.
- Often used on home decor items, e.g. pillows, rugs, art pieces or alternatively as a contrast on curtains or blinds.
- Neutrals are used to anchor a colour scheme. Almost any colour can be neutral once it's "greyed".
- Often used for trim work, but can also be used as the dominant, secondary or accent colour. When neutrals are dominant/secondary, it makes a room very elegant.
- Most rooms' colour schemes & decor will have 3 to 5 colours.
- Colour facts and home decor
- To make a room look larger, the floor and wall colour should be similar.
- Dark colours make a room look smaller (intimate) whereas lighter makes it seem more spacious.
- Elderly see more yellow- so avoid it for them.
- Warm colours have a yellow/orangeundertone whereas cold colours have a blue undertone.
- A room on the north side of the house will compliment warm colours, and the south side with cool colours.
- White will make colours around it seem paler, and black will make surrounding colours seem bolder.
- Matte surfaces look darker because they don't reflect as much light compared to shiny, high gloss surfaces.
- Peach is the most complimentary colour to all skin tones.
- Blue tends to make the skin look pale and sallow- but works in bedrooms (calming)
- Orange is the least favourite colour, but generally people are fond of peach or terracottas.
- Colours in the yellow/orangefamily may be too bright, so it can be wise to go for a more neutral shade of it than intended.
- Colour Schemes
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