9 Colour Schemes That Suit Your Style

You have been thinking of your dream house, visualizing it to be a piece of heaven, radiating an ambiance that suits your personality, and giving off a relaxing and cozy feeling. Then you moved in and got an empty space. No, this isn’t the place you imagined yourself living in.

Seeing all the painting and decorating that needs to be done, it’s easy to lose hope. You know deep in your heart what you want but just can’t express it through actions—or even words. But you don’t need to be an interior designer to figure it all out and paint your new condo or  house in a way that it will suit your style and personality. Here’s a basic guide that you can use to liven up your new home and find a style that suits you.

Hype Up

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If you want an energetic and adrenaline pumped vibe in your living room, red is the way to go. Red helps stimulate conversation and creates a strong first impression if placed near the entryway. Studies show that red increases blood pressure and respiration, and generates enthusiasm. If you are thinking of your bedroom wall, you might want to choose a more relaxing colour and stay away from this shade. But if you are only staying in your bedroom at night, then shades of red can add an elegant touch.

Rest Your Eyes

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Green is the most restful colour for the eye. It helps us relax and is one of the reasons that the sight of nature is very appealing. Green promotes comfort and gives you a feeling of warmth. Darker shades of green look great next to houseplants, as presented in the photo above.

For the Hippie Chic

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If you want to create a positive, happy, and exciting atmosphere, pink combined with several bright colours as wall decoration will surely be a hit. This is great if you enjoy a more lively and casual living room. Young, independent, professional ladies living downtown might find this style especially inviting.

Sophisticated and Elegant

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For a sophisticated look, you cannot go wrong with black. A simple mix of black and white in their correct dose can go a long way. If you’re looking for a different shade, go with dark red, dark violet (ex: eggplant), plum and fuchsia. Additionally, dark chocolate and bronze blends well with regal, metallic and masculine tones.

Calming Blue

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Blue also promotes a relaxing, calming and serene ambiance when used as the main colour of a room. Blue is the most accepted colour around the world, especially for business owners. According to Sally Augustin, Ph.D., this may be because when our ancestors saw the colour blue, like a clear blue sky, or a watering hole—it was a good sign.

Exotic

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A combination of green, chocolate brown, other earth tones and wooden furniture makes for an exotic, natural environment. Combining modern and exotic design will definitely have your space standing out. Adding eco-friendly decor will also add attitude to your room.

Classy and Modern

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Silver, gold and bronze, when combined correctly, add class to a space. Using these as main colours of your interior might be too strong, so we recommend using these colours on a feature wall. Brown with gold, or gray and silver work well together. You can also combine any of the colours with white or black and, depending on dosage, it can give you a light or gothic theme.

Contemporary

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You can add a contemporary flair to your living space by combining red, gray and black. This works best with minimalist furniture design. You can also get spectacular results if you add some vinyl.

Not Just a Colour Combination

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Instead of thinking of colour combinations and schemes, why not try no-paint wall decorations instead? You can buy large paintings to add attitude and personality on your space or use some patterns that would complement your furniture. If you are lucky enough to be artistic, why not paint a mural yourself? That’s a surefire way to add personality and authenticity to your new home.

Deciding on design themes, colour, and combinations can be terrifying, especially for first-time homeowners. You’ll drown yourself with all the latest trends and tips available everywhere, making it even harder for you. A good way to start is to take advantage of the psychological effect of colours in terms of moods and temperature. However, even that can be frustrating. But if you stick with the design that suits you and your personality, you’ll never go out of style.