Color is one of the most important aspects to consider when decorating any room. It plays a part in how the room feels and creates a scheme from which other elements can borrow. However, giving a room definition is not as easy as it may sound. Many people agonize over what feels right in the room and cannot quite figure out what speaks to them. So, how about borrowing some tested and tried ideas from celebrities? As they continue to let us into their amazing homes, we have caught on to some trends that are sure to transform any home.
Choosing The Right Pop of Color
As we said earlier, the hue determines the general feel in the room. You must be intentional with your choice, lest you end up creating a busy or dull space. Of course, striking a balance between the two is not an easy task. But thanks to the introduction of custom temporary wallpaper, you can get an in-between. Custom temporary wallpaper is like any other temporary wallpaper but with a twist- instead of the same old patterns adorning almost every wall in the neighborhood, you get to express your personality with the wallpaper.
It has the same benefits as temporary wallpaper, including easy installation and removal, durability, variety, versatility, and low maintenance. That’s why using custom solid color wallpaper for apartments is on the rise. What options can you choose?
Going Warm
Do you want to create an inviting space that feels bright and airy? Warm colors might be the right choice for you. They boast intimacy, informality, coziness, and a tad of masculinity. They even make a room feel warmer. Examples include peaches, yellows, and oranges. Given their informality, they are perfect for kid’s rooms, living rooms, dining areas, and any other spaces in the home that require some relaxed vibes.
When choosing warm colors, note their intensity. Intense colors like red and deep oranges create excitement and work for gaming rooms and other busy spaces. But to create a subdued space where you can kick back your shoes and engage in a deep conversation, go with less intense colors.
Going Cool
Are you hoping to make your room feel a bit bigger? Maybe your bathroom feels a bit too cramped, or you think that your bedroom is a bit too small for your liking. Cool colors are ideal in creating the illusion of grander spaces. Think about it. Most bathrooms feature cool colors, and what’s one common thing with bathrooms? – they tend to be small! That’s a pretty nice hack right there.
But which colors have this effect? Think grays, blues, greens, and other hues with similar color schemes. When you use intense colors like blues and greens, the room feels more alive and has dramatic effects. But when you use the less intense ones like grays, the room feels bigger yet comfortable. You can use such hues in bathrooms, kitchens, and any other space in the house that feels small.
Cooler tones also have a calming effect on the people in the room. Note, though, that they tend to be a bit too formal. So, integrate them with other colors when using them in relaxing spaces.
Going Light
People often confuse light and warm colors, thinking they have the same effect, but that’s not the case. Light colors are your whites, light greens, sky blues, light pinks, etc. These make a room feel much more open and can make a small space feel less cramped. It comes down to the reflection of light. As the light rays bounce off the wallpaper, your eyes get tricked into thinking the walls are much taller and wider than they are. Besides, these are perfect colors for dark spaces like hallways which hardly get enough white.
Do light colors do much for the aesthetic appeal in the room? Sure! They do not compete with the main focal point, which is often an issue with bold colors. Instead, they remain in the background, lending a complementary effect to the furnishings without bringing in competition. It’s much easier to highlight a focal point like this.
Going Dark
With small rooms, people try to avoid dark colors as much as they can. After all, introducing such colors makes the room feel like the walls are closing in and can trigger claustrophobia in some people. But what if you want to make a space more intimate? Wouldn’t darker colors serve this purpose?
But they do more than creating intimacy- they also hide imperfections in the room. Say, for example, the room has faced a lot of wear over the years. Maybe it seems to be falling apart, and you would prefer to put off the repairs for another point in time. Using darker colors can trick the eyes into not focusing on what’s wrong in the room.
Of course, we cannot avoid the fact that dark colors tend to take over a room. It’s always a good idea to add some light colors to create some balance. Also, don’t forget to use the ceiling as a complement- people often forget that while the walls may be dark, a light ceiling makes the room feel off. Commit to that pop of color.
Going Bright
Some rooms are hubs for activities, and the only color schemes that make sense for such spaces are bright colors. These are full of pigment and are ideal for recreational spaces. These include kid’s rooms, gaming rooms, porches, and even movie rooms. They draw attention and can even be used as accent walls for an even more exciting finish. Examples include royal blues, bright reds, deep greens, etc. They have an alive aspect to them that makes them exciting. Of course, if you want their colors to pop even more, be sure to follow up with a contrasting color, and you should get it right.
Do you want to know which color schemes can either contrast or complement the schemes above? Subdued colors. These have little pigment and blend in well with both relaxed and active environments. So, if you want to create a restful space, you mix these with light colors. But if you want to make it feel vibrant, you combine them with bright colors. You can even use them on their own for a tranquil vibe. What’s your choice going to be?