Those that know me well, know that my favourite colour is blue. It has been since I was a little girl. Those same people who have been to my home over the years might also realize that my colour palette has changed over that same time. Shortly after moving into our house, more and more things became blue. Now, those things are now warmer jewel tones. So, what changed? My favourite colour has not changed, so why did my colour palette in my house change?
Over time, trends change and even colour preferences change in terms of what inspires you, what is available and what looks good in your home. Style of home, natural light available and actual function all impact your choices for your home. The key to making the change easily and cost-effectively is choosing colour and knowing where to use colour. Here are some easy tips to keep in mind:
1. Don't Go Overboard with Colour
Loving a colour doesn't mean that you need to add it to every surface in a room. In this pink bathroom, the pink in my opinion is overwhelming. While it is very retro, should the respective owners decide to change this bathroom, they will have major job on their hands. If you have the budget for a gut, no problem. If your budget is more reserved, some ways to tone down this bathroom include stripping the wallpaper and painting with one neutral colour. In addition, curtains, blinds, towels, etc. should be the same neutral colour. |
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2. Choose the Right Surfaces for Colour
Keeping mind that tastes and trends change, apply colour to the things that are easy to change and cost-effective. For example, wallpaper, paint, curtains, rugs, etc. for colour. Go neutral colours for appliances, sinks, toilettes, tubs, tile, etc. These are the things that are not easy to change and cost a whole lot more when you tire of the colour or style.
3. Love It!
Be sure when you choose colours that you absolutely love it and want it for awhile. Even though you are applying colour to the things that are easy and cost-effective to change, you want to have them around for a little while. So, be sure that you won't tire or be bored with the colour in a couple of months or even a year. That too can become expensive.
4. Consider Your Other Visuals
There are a lot of "rules" around choosing colour and using different colours in rooms that flow into one another. I say phooey to most of them. I use different colours in different rooms. I can see the colour from different vantage points and it differentiates the rooms. I do try to keep the weight or the value of the colour the same from room to room so that one does not overpower the other though.
5. Consider Existing and Future Purchases
Don't forget what you already have in terms of colour. Will your new choice work with what you have. It doesn't have to match perfectly, but it should "go" with what you are doing. Also, are you planning on buying new furniture? If so, be sure that your new colour choice "goes" with the intended purchases.
These are just some colour tips from At Home At Evergreen Cottage. What are your tried and true tips?
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