Choosing the Right Colour for Your Space
Choosing the right colour schemes for your home is an important decision, and one you want to plan out before you spend thousands on accessories, cushions and furniture. Not only can colour drastically affect the way a room feels, it also has a big effect on human emotion too!
Colour Language
Primary Colours - Red, Yellow and Blue
Secondary Colours - Green, Orange and Purple
Tertiary Colours - Shades that can be made from mixing primary and secondary colours together
Tone - The brightness or deepness of a colour, not to be confused with…
Shade - The lightness or darkness of a colour
Monochromatic - Using only one colour
Complementary - Colours on the opposite sides of the colour wheel
Keep It Personal
You are going to be looking at these spaces, every. day. so make sure first and foremost, you like the colour scheme. Don’t get too caught up on stylish complementary colour palettes. Think about how the space will look after 12 months. Is it going to date? Does it match the rest of the home? Do I even like Orange??? In saying this, it is very helpful to look for inspiration. Home colour schemes can be inspired from places such as Pinterest and Instagram, to your favourite landmark, or cafe that evokes a certain emotion. Bringing this into your home space can have a personal effect
Monochromatic Looks
Minimalist style is our go to. Keeping it simple and monochromatic is a way to avoid clashing multiple colours and creating a bit of chaotic energy. By adding differing shades of the same colour and playing around with your textures, you can create depth in home spaces. Things such as books, artwork and cushions are fun accessories that can add personality to your space.
Our Pick
We personally are a sucker for deep royal and cool colours like blue and green. They emit a luxe feel that can’t be achieved with brighter, more striking colours. Paired with appropriate textures, they elevate spaces and add a richness into your home. Below are some of our favourite stylings with these colours.
