Interior Decorating Color

How To Choose Color

Do you want to add a new interior decorating color, but really wonder where to start? Maybe you need to know how to choose color for your home?

Don't worry! I will take you through some simple steps and you will be on your way to knowing how to use color through out your home.

The first thing to remember is that your home should reflect YOU!

Keep in mind that color trends will come and go. So it is important to know how to choose colors that you can live with on a daily basis. Even if a color is the latest trend doesn't necessarily mean it is right for you.

Let's get started...

Grab a notebook and pen before doing Steps #1 and #2. You will want a place to gather all your ideas and thoughts before moving on.

How To Choose Color - 3 easy steps

Step #1. When choosing color schemes start by becoming aware of all that is around you. Become a student of your surroundings. Take notice of patterns and color shades.

Step #2. Ask yourself the following...

1. When buying clothes and home decor what colors do I repeatedly purchase?

2. When looking in decorating magazines and books what colors am I drawn to?

3. When I go in other people's homes what color schemes and patterns do I like?

4. When I go out into restaurants, stores, and businesses, what color palettes do they use?

5. How do certain colors make me feel?

After you ask yourself these questions, you will notice a pattern to what you choose. You will see your personal color palette begin to take shape. You will soon have no trouble choosing interior decorating color for your home.

Decorators Color Wheel

This is a tool used by interior decorators, and can be a great aid for you when picking your perfect palette. Use it as a guide to show you how to choose color.

Primary Colors are: Red, Blue and Yellow These colors are mixed together to create all other colors.

Secondary Colors are: Orange, Green, and Violet. These are made when equal parts of two primary colors are mixed together.

Tertiary Colors are: A primary color mixed with the secondary color next to it on the color wheel. When each of these shades are blended together the color becomes less intense.

Neutral Colors are: Whites,and Beiges and Browns, and Black.

Now you might like to return from Interior Decorating Color to Decorating With Color. Or go and learn about the Meaning of Colors. Maybe you'd like help Choosing Color Schemes. Go have fun discovering and exploring to see your color preferences!