Learn to Combine Colors

July 28, 2010 by kwalker  
Filed under Interior Painting

Combining the right colors can create any desired mood or effect for a room.  There are certain color combinations that are known traditionally to represent elegance, the seashore, warm and cozy, peaceful and so forth. These color combinations are key in building the appearance of the room. But it is not best practice to just combine colors on a whim, you have to understand how it works.

When you first decide to redesign or redecorate a room, one of the first things to think about is the room’s color palette. You may already have a few colors in mind but make sure they are complementary. Once you have the colors down, you can begin painting the room. A great idea is to have an accent wall to bring together the color palette, but there are other ways you can incorporate all of the colors nicely.

Read Douglas Trattner’s article on how to Combine Colors Like a Design Expert.

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