Where to Find Inspiration for
Perfect Color Schemes
Perfect Color Schemes
If you have trouble coming up with harmonious color schemes for your home, I have a few ideas for you.
Why struggle with color combinations, when others have already done the hard work for you? So if you don't know what color coordinates with what, use the sources below. They will provide you with exact "recipes" for color combos, and you will get a perfect color scheme, every time.
Artists/Painters
Artists can be a great source
of decorating and paint
color ideas for your home. Just find a painting that you love
and notice how the artist used the colors. Then try to replicate the
palette and color proportions in your decor. It doesn't matter whether you use a famous masterpiece or the work of your local painter.
The only thing that matters is that the colors of the painting must cause a positive emotional response in you. That way, if you use the colors of the artwork for painting and decorating your home, not only will your rooms look good, but they will also make you feel good. And isn't that what you want?
Find Inspiration with Designer Fabrics
Using designer fabric to get wall color ideas and color scheme inspiration is as simple as painting by numbers. In fact, many professionally decorated rooms are inspired by the colors of a designer schintz or print. So whenever you are stuck for ideas, head to the nearest fabric store - you are guaranteed to walk away with a perfect color scheme in mind.
Tip: Pull the lightest color of the fabric to be used on the walls, and let the remaining shades determine the colors of your furnishings, draperies and accents.
Mother Nature to the Rescue
To come up with truly inspiring decorating and house painting color schemes, look to nature.
What colors of nature do you find the most attractive and emotionally uplifting? Is it the pastels of a seashore, or the bold hues of autumn?
Find a photo of your favorite scenery, and translate the colors to your decor. If the colors look good in the photo, they will look good in your home. After all, nobody can beat Mother Nature when it comes to color coordination!
NOTE: Paint colors can be matched to virtually anything - just bring your inspirational piece (or a photo of it) to your local paint store, and they will custom match the color for you.
Finding furniture, window treatments and decorative accents in specific colors can be a challenge - the availability will depend on the current color trends. So be prepared to do some hunting to find your perfect color scheme!
Explore the color wheel to see your color choices and how colors relate to one and other.
