The Art of Choosing Complementary Paint Colors
December 9, 2021
We all know that when you’re remodeling or painting a room, one of the most important decisions to make is choosing which colors go best with your decor. It can be hard finding complementary paint tones for different styles and tastes in design, but don’t worry! We’ve got some advice to help you make it work out so keep reading.
The first step in remodeling your home is figuring out which combination of complementary colors will best suit the project. This can be done by using a traditional or “artist” color wheel, which has 12 segments representing different primary hues on it with each one divided into three secondary colors: red-orange; blue green yellow purples. These six additional shades are called tertiary tones. Colors that lie directly across from their corresponding segment on the color wheel are complementary; keep in mind: “opposites attract.”
When painting or choosing paint for your home, it is always best to choose one color and then select an accent that stands out against the first. If you are remodeling a room in your house then doing all four walls with different colors will look chaotic and unorganized so instead of using these on every wall just use one dominant shade on each side set off by coordinating shades as accents throughout other areas. For example, if you were remodeling your living room into a bedroom by painting two opposing walls in shades of green and blue would create an inviting space that is perfect for sleeping. You may also choose to paint the remaining two walls in a neutral color and use contrasting accent colors throughout.
It is important to keep the three elements of balance, contrast and repetition in mind. These elements can be used together or separately depending on what you are hoping to achieve with your remodel project: an environment that feels calm and serene or vibrant and exciting; no matter how much color scheme pops into play!
- If you want a space that feels calm and serene then use balance, by using neutral tones.
- If you want to create a space that feels lively and exciting then use contrast by painting your remodel project in vibrant colors.
- To make a room feel clean and open try to stick to repetition, by using one color scheme instead of changing it up too much; this way you can ensure that your remodel project will look balanced, interesting and inviting.
One way to spice up any room is by adding the perfect paint color. With such a wide variety available, you can find one that’s just right for your needs and style preferences! There’s no need to be limited by the traditional color palette; with a little creativity and some inspiration from your favorite artist or designer, you can paint in one complimentary hue or use all of these different types for an interesting pattern. Have fun with it and enjoy every step of the process.
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