Why Colors Change in Different Lights and Making Sure Your Color Choices Work Color is color, right? Not exactly. Colors change depending on the type of light you’re using. To demonstrate this, take a patterned fabric and look it under a lamp in your home. Then take the same fabric and look at it outside. […]
Going Bold with Color!
Sometimes in decorating, as in life, you have to break the rules. Most designers and retailers will tell you to buy your big investment pieces of furniture in neutral colors that will withstand the test of time. Neutrals like white, cream, tans, beiges, greys and browns are the typical colors for sofas, love-seats and chairs. […]
Should I Paint the Ceiling?
Does your ceiling need some creative attention? You cannot forget about the fifth wall. As one-sixth of the space in the room, the ceiling rarely gets anything but a coat of white paint. For years, white paint on the ceiling has been a staple in home design because it is considered the best and safest […]
Four Simple Ways to Add Color to Your Home
Adding color to a room is the quickest way to lighten the overall mood of a room and give it a bit of personality. It is essential to start small when adding color. For instance, in a room where the walls and furniture are neutral shades and lack much variety, a little pop of color […]
Decorating Tips for Using Color
When decorating a room or space, it can be overwhelming to try and decide what colors to use. Find out some useful tips on making selections and putting colors together. Use the 60-30-10 rule. Decorators and designers use this tool all the time. Basically this means one color is the featured color and should make […]
Recent Comments