Synchronizing Colors and Themes

The first thing to do after you have decided which decorating style theme you will use for your living room in your new home or while renovating your existing home, you have to decide which color scheme you will use. You have to keep in mind to color coordinate with the color theme of your furniture, upholstery, furnishing accessories, floor covering, carpets, etc.

Another option is to begin with the furniture and coordinating paint colors with it. You may try to start with the major piece of furniture in the room or the room’s central point. Either use balancing colors or make the focal point stand out with something light around it.

Choosing Classic Colors That Still Works

The most fashionable color today is still the various tone of white or off-white because it makes the room look very large and also makes small pieces, like lamps and tables, look larger. White also adds light to your living room while helping to keep it cooler in the summer months. However, too many rooms with white walls tend to make your home look sterile or generic, not to mention the time you’ll have keeping your walls clean. [Read more...]