Interior Decorating & Color Schemes

Choosing the right color scheme for any room in your home helps to show off your decorative style.

Whether you're moving into a new home or want to change the look of an existing room or space, start by deciding which colors to use. The color scheme will determine the look and feel of the room, and will make the space completely original.

Types

Choose the type of color scheme to decorate your home that best fits your personality. If you are bold and outgoing, bright colors like hot pink or lime green should accent the design decor. If you have a more conservative personality, you're likely to choose the type of color scheme that is subdued, such as nude colors like tan, gray or brown.

Significance

It's also a good idea to choose a color scheme for your interior decorating that has special significance for your family. For instance, if you want to pay homage to your Asian heritage, you may want to decorate with gold or red in the family room, since these colors represent prosperity or good luck.

Considerations

If you're coming up with a color scheme for a space like the living room or dining room, it's best to choose neutral colors. This way, you can change the color of the accent wall as often as you like and still keep the room looking great. You can also add new smaller furniture or decor to the room that matches the neutral theme easily. For instance, both warm colors like red or orange, and cool colors like blue or green look great in a room with tan or brown furniture.

References

• Great Home Decorating: Decorating Color Schemes
• Decor Medley: Home Decorating Colors