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A common difficulty homeowners have in the process of decorating their home is determining what colors will work best in an individual room’s décor. As a simple visit to your local paint store will reveal, there are literally hundreds of different colors and shades from which to design your color scheme. The variety of choices can be overwhelming. It can be rather difficult to pick the colors that look good together in a room, as not everyone has an eye for color. If you’re unsure as to what color combinations to use in the décor of your home, then here are five to consider.
1. Brown, Blue, and Cream
This is a great color scheme for practically any room in your home. When using brown, blue, and cream for your décor, you just need to be sure to keep a balance of colors, particularly when applying the dark brown. So if you have a dark brown couch, it’s best to lighten it up with cream or light blue pillows. On the other hand, brown and blue pillows will add some interest to a cream-colored couch. To add even more visual interest, look for patterns that contain all three colors.
2. Shades of Brown and Cream
Use shades of brown and cream to create a peaceful retreat in your bedroom or bathroom. You can choose from anything from dark chocolate brown to an off white or light cream color, as there are a wide variety of shades across this spectrum. You can add interest to the monochromatic look of this color scheme by pairing lighter and darker shades, which will result in the room appearing livelier.
3. Blue and Orange
Blue and orange lie across from each other on the color wheel, which means they are considered complementary colors. When using this color combination, you don’t want to use bright oranges and blues but rather keep the colors muted. This is a great color combination to use for a contemporary-styled room; just add white or even brown to the mix.
4. Black and White
You can use this classic color combination for practically any room you like. What’s great about black and white is its versatility, meaning it can be modern as well as traditional depending on the pieces you choose to use. Add an accent color into the scheme, such as green or red, to create even more style in a black and white room. Given that there’s no shortage of available black-and-white décor accessories, this is one of the easier color combinations to work with.
5. Pink and Green
Another complementary color scheme you might try is pink and green, which tends to go well in bedrooms, living rooms, and sun rooms. Add a neutral color into the pink and green mix, or you may end up with too much color in the room. Also be sure to choose colors that are the same shades. Mint green and neon pink, for instance, aren’t going to work well together.
These five color combinations are a great place to start if you’re having trouble coming up with color ideas for your home. Any of these combinations should give you some inspiration when decorating your home. You can create a unique look to your home by using any of these suggestions as a base and then adding your own style to them.
About the Author…
For over 40 years Leon Tuberman has helped people with their home furnishings and interior design needs. He owns and manages a popular furniture store in California. They carry a large selection of USA made solid oak furniture for your living room, dining room, bedroom and wood office furniture. Are you searching for a study area or a dining table for your dining room or a wood bookcases for your home office then they probably have everything you need.