Choosing the Right Colour Scheme for Your Home

The appearance of your home says a lot about you- from your choice of furniture and interior art to the colours of your walls, windows, doors and kitchen fixtures. This is why it is important to put a lot of thought into choosing the right colour scheme that doesn’t just match your personality but makes your home stand out. Check out some of our tips for choosing the right colour scheme for your home below.

Consider the effects of lighting

Colour is basically a reflection of light, so it is important that you consider how the amount of light entering each room will impact the colour scheme you pick. You should take your time to see how light from lamps and natural light will look on the colours of your curtain fabrics, furniture and walls throughout the day. 

For example, if a room receives lesser amount of daylight and more artificial light, choosing a colour scheme that is on the warmer side would be a good option since warm colours react better to artificial light.

Colour impacts mood

Consider the mood you are trying to set because colours can definitely affect your mood. The atmosphere you create in the kitchen, for example, should be vibrant and inviting, so you would want to consider brighter colours. The bedroom, on the other hand, can have softer colours to create a calming and tranquil atmosphere.

Don’t leave out your windows and doors

Many homeowners tend to forget the windows and doors when choosing a colour scheme for their homes, and this is a big mistake. Your windows and doors play a big role in the overall appearance of your property (especially the exterior), so you might want to consider changing their colours to match the rest of your property. 

A cost-effective way to change the colours of your windows and doors is to get them spray painted. PBM Paints offer bespoke spray painting with a wide range of available paint colours, including a colour matching service to help you pick colours that complement the overall appearance of your property.

Consider colour value

When choosing a colour scheme, don’t forget to factor in colour value which is simply the level of darkness or lightness of a hue. If you intend to use a multi-hue palette in a particular room, ensure that you add a mix of colour values, so the colour scheme doesn’t turn out messy. 

Proportion is important

Using bold and bright colour patterns is great, but they need to be in moderation. Over-mixing different patterns can cause the colours to compete with each other and make a mess, so try to offset each pattern with a neutral colour break.

Think of how the colours flow with each other

While it is okay for each room to have its own unique theme, it is important that you consider how the adjacent rooms blend with each other. Try to create a cohesive connection by picking colours that complement each other, especially with rooms that connect.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, the colour scheme that is right for you will ultimately depend on your preference, so make sure that you go for colours that feel right and match your style. You can also get the input of a professional interior designer or a colour consultant to create your very own customised colour palette.