{"id":6125,"date":"2023-05-16T16:25:36","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T15:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodhomesmaglv.wpengine.com\/?p=6125"},"modified":"2024-09-25T09:49:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T08:49:35","slug":"how-to-create-an-interiors-colour-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/inspiration\/how-to-create-an-interiors-colour-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a decorating colour scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Colour can be a challenging thing to add to your space – maybe there’s a colour that you’d love to include in your home, but aren’t sure how; or you’ve tried to recreate a scheme you loved, but it’s not quite worked out. It’s no wonder so many people choose to play it safe with a neutral home. However, once you get to know the basics of building a colour scheme, you can start to experiment and really commit to your own personal style. Here’s what you need to know to get started and pull together a cohesive palette…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with your space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to first choosing your colours, think about what you want to use the space for. Is it a relaxing space, or an energising one? Colours can have a strong effect on our mood, so have a read of our guide to colour psychology<\/a> before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also consider which way your room faces. North-facing rooms get cold light, so work better with warmer hues to stop them feeling stark, while south-facing rooms get plenty of natural light, making them easier to work with a range of colours in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pick a maximum of 3-5 colours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sticking to one or two colours can sometimes cause your scheme to fall flat, so unless you’re a confident decorator, opting for at least three is a good idea. When you do eventually decide on your colour palette, the next task is to install it into your space in good proportions.<\/p>

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Decide which of your colours is going to be dominant, and which is going to be a slight accent. The magic ratio is 60:30:10 split across three colours, but if you’re using more, try to pair near colours to make up these percentages between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Try a monochromatic colour scheme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Building a palette using one colour can be effective if using different shades. This scheme layers blues to create a striking look, but for a less intense hit of a single hue, you could always use a white base in a monochromatic room. A monochrome gallery wall can add a contemporary touch to a white wall, try these prints from Beach House Art<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pair adjacent colours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Picking colours that sit next to each other on the colour wheel is another simple way to build a look. This scheme from Pooky<\/a> marries blue, teal and emerald green for a sophisticated space that still has accent highlights, but that doesn’t rely on bold contrasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Work a bold, complementary look<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Complementary colours are picked from opposite sides of the colour wheel, meaning they’re the boldest contrast to each other – yet, they still work together in harmony. Orange is the opposite of blue in this instance, making for a strong accent, like this look from Furniture and Choice<\/a>.<\/p>

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Add pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re not confident in creating your own cohesive colour palette, why not start your scheme with a patterned wallpaper of fabric. That way, you can pull a palette from the design to tie in with the print. This idea from Little Greene<\/a>, for example, pulls the olive green and red hue from the wallpaper for a scheme that feels really well put together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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