Spring will come soon, and you can renovate your home with vibrant and warm colors. To begin, start with a plan and choose the colors that are close to your heart. It is here that you should understand the color palette that will make your interior and exterior décor stand out.
A mix of colors for home décor
If you closely examine a color palette, you will find that it generally has a mix of both warm and cool colors. They are complementary to one another. For instance, if you check the color wheel, you will find that the oranges, reds, and yellows are considered to be warm colors while the greens, grays, and blues are cool colors. There are exceptions in the form of green and violet, whose hues can be cool or warm as per the tone.
What about neutrals, black or white?
The use of neutrals, black or white, can be challenging. They are not saturated colors and have their appeal. Both white and black can exhibit both cool and warm undertones. Black has a warming effect, whereas white gives you a cooling effect. You can consider the instance of a white umbrella on a beach to understand how the cooling effect works on your senses.
Neutrals are considered to be in the middle of black and white. They offer a flexible as well as versatile look to every room in the home when used. Therefore, when you are painting your walls and ceiling, ensure that the color complements the rest of the home décor, including the furniture. If you have hardwood flooring, make sure you use heavy duty tarps to protect the floor from paint drops and stains.
Use warm colors for communal spaces
Warm colors are used in spaces where you socialize with your friends and family. This means you should use many oranges, reds, and yellows along with off-white when you want to add an air of simulation and energy into the room. The colors give you the energy to create an active and friendly environment where people talk with each other. This is why you often will see the presence of warm colors in restaurants and cafes.
In your home, warm colors are best suited for the dining space, the kitchen, and the living rooms. If you already have a floor plan that connects each room, use warm neutral colors on the walls to create a social space inviting the whole family to sit down together.
Use cool colors for private spaces
For private spaces, use cool colors. They make the room look spacious, and you can use the optical illusion to make the room look and appear wider. You can also use the same principle when it comes to painting the ceiling of the room. This makes the room look higher and bigger.
Therefore, when it comes to painting your rooms with color, keep the warm and cool tones of the color palette in mind. In this way, you will effectively enhance the room’s interior décor with the latest trends and make your home comfortable for both your family and guests.
