subject: How To Use Color In Interior Decoration [print this page] Colors can make or break a roomColors can make or break a room. Colors can also set a mood and express personality. Colors can be symbols for a place or event. They have a major impact on how a space looks, so taking into consideration the results you want to have is important in home decorating.
Do you want to create a formal and classy living room? Do you want your bedroom to be as relaxing and soothing as possible? Do you wish the kitchen to be more of a cheery place and not just an area for cooking? Do you want a bathroom that looks impressive yet comfortable at the same time? Do you want to replicate a beach resort look or a cottage-style home? Perhaps you want to go back in the early Victorian times to welcome your guests?
You can achieve all these and more with the use of colors. Certain hues have a cozy and inviting effect and some bring a brightening and stimulating feel. Using the right colors in different rooms can enhance the ambiance of the space. Furthermore, light shades make a space look bigger than it actually is, thus ideal for a room that is lacking in size to make it look less cramped.
Bright and rich colors are favorites for public spaces like the living room, kitchen and den because of their inviting quality. Indeed, perfect for gatherings with family and friends. The lighter color scheme, such as neutral tones and pastels are usual choices for the bedroom because of their relaxing quality. Bold colors like yellows, dark pink, greens and blues are commonly used for children's rooms.
Monochromatic colors are great for achieving a sleeker, more modern look for a room. The stark contrasts make for an interesting design overall, regardless of the purpose of the room being decorated. In that case where you are restraining your colors, textures will be the primary method for adding interest to the room. Rich area rugs, luxurious drapes and ornate quilts all help give a room in monochrome a jolt of life and personality.
Moreover, colors are also visible in the use of fabrics. Commonly seen are in curtains or drapes, beddings, throw pillow cover and cushions. Area rugs are also widely used to bring more color to a room. The play of textures too add more style to a space.
Area rugs for instance can be a vital piece in bringing together all the other existing elements in the room - color, design and texture. Any kind of flooring from hardwood and marble to ceramic tiles will look more enhanced with an area rug as floor decor. There are solid-colored rugs, as well as printed, patterned and mixed-colored rugs available in the market. Perfect to suit any theme and motif.
Flooring is the best part to do in dark colors, mostly because it'll then go with about anything. If you are afraid that the floor is coming off as too plain or boring, you could break up the texture and color with a great area rug. Even if a carpet is already installed in the room, an area rug in a slightly different shade adds a bit more depth to your floor.
It's not very difficult to find a rug that will complement whatever you've already got in your room. Solid colored ones, for example, are the safer option if you are not comfortable with bolder colors yet. A bright or patterned rug, meanwhile, will establish a definite focal point for the room without too much effort. The best thing about a rug is that it doesn't take too much commitment; if you don't like the rug you got last week, you can just buy a new one tomorrow and end up with a different look.
