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Interior Design relies ENORMOUSLY on colors
Colors contribute to the feel, ambiance, energy, size of your rooms
Colors & room orientation
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Warm colors for North
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Cool colors for South
Colors & temperature
Some colors feel cold: Blues, Purples, Greens
Some colors feel warm: Reds, Oranges, Yellows
Some colors are neutral: Black,White, Greys, Browns
Colors & room size
Light colors make a room feel LARGER
Dark colors make a room feel smaller
Colors & feelings
For Feng Shui insight: click here
Cold colors are soothing
Warm colors are exciting
The 60-30-10 rule
Dominant color - 60% of a room - Walls
Secondary color - 30% of a room - Seats, bed cover
Accent colors on 10% of a room - accessories, art pieces...
Colors "side effects"
Use colors to create a feel
Energy
Choose opposite colors on the color wheel i.e.complementary colors
Calm
Choose neighboring colors on the color wheel i.e. analogous colors
Relaxation
Choose one color at various intensities, tones... monochromatic colors
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