How to pick the perfect colour palette for your whole home

Since interior colour choices are very subjective and personal, you don't necessarily have to depend on traditional colour combinations to create a successful style.

Why do you Need a Whole House Colour Palette?

When you walk through your house, you will notice that there is a distinct flow and that certain rooms can be easily viewed from spaces within other rooms. With modern open planned homes, this sight-line is often quite pronounced, which means that providing a consistent home colour scheme helps give unity and coherence to your space.

The colour palette also helps to define the mood and energy of your space. If you have a clear idea of the atmosphere you want to convey, you can select a palette that feels right and Effortlessly communicates your personal style.

Be aware of the overall tone of natural light in your home throughout the day. Once these factors are clear, you can pick your wall paint colour combination to suit the characteristic conditions of your home the best.

Choosing the best colour for house interiors is also dependent on the usage patterns and artificial light. A room that gets very little daylight, or one that is only used before sunrise or in the evenings might need a warm colour palette to help soften shadows, and look inviting in artificial light. Note the “temperature” of your preferred bulbs (cool, bright or warm) and plan your colours to suit.

Below are some simple ways to get inspiration when choosing the best colour combinations for your home:

• Art you Love:

  You probably have a particular piece of artwork, a magazine spread or even a piece of fabric that strongly appeals to you. You can choose distinct colours from within that piece to make up your palette. Pay attention to the balance of the colours within the original piece in order to recreate similar balance within your colour scheme. If the artwork is a piece you own, you might even want to make it the focus in one of your rooms. You can plan your two colour combination for living room according to the two dominant colours in that particular artwork. 
  
  

• A Single Bold Colour:

  If there is a single bold colour you absolutely love, you can choose to use that as the key shade in your palette. Use shades and tints of the same hue for a sophisticated monochromatic colour scheme; for example shades of peach and rose gold enhance the look of wooden floors beautifully. Or use complementing neutrals and a bright contrast; a combination of rust, turquoise and beige will give your space a modern bohemian flavour.
  
  

• Start Neutral:

  While we established that neutral is not the only way to create coherence with your home colour, it can still be a great starting point, especially in homes where the non-flexible elements are numerous. With a neutral colour starting point, you pick a warm and a cool toned hue and these then repeat as your accents within different rooms. Keep in mind that your neutral anchor should be in every room.
  
  

• Inspired by Nature:

  One of the simplest ways to ensure a complementary colour scheme is to look outside your window! Most colours that work well together in nature will also work for the interior of your house and if you then choose to enhance the effect with house plants and greenery, you can create an elegant but understated haven. When you use the environment as your muse, you get a truly timeless colour palette.

And finally, remember that adding colour to a room doesn't have to mean a long-term commitment to that single chosen hue. When it comes to a living room design, there are many ways to add new colour with small touches such as changing the soft furnishings – rugs, pillows, throws, and curtains. These are also the perfect canvas for adding pattern or texture to your theme. Changing artwork, small décor pieces and accessories is another way to introduce a new hue or shade into a room. And don't forget the fresh hues of natural elements like flowers and plants.

Now that we’ve covered some of the steps to creating a cohesive colour theme for your home, we hope you are inspired to make it a reality! 

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