Choosing a color scheme for your home is an important decision. While you may be tempted to follow trending colors, it can make more sense to use neutral colors for large furniture pieces and add current accents for interest.
Decorators will tell you that you cant go wrong with the 60% - 30% - 10% color rule. Use the dominant color for large pieces of furniture, complement it with accent furniture in a different shade and use the remaining 10% for exciting touches.
Here are some stylish color combination ideas to furnish your home with high style.
Traditional Jewel Tones
If your taste runs toward timeless traditional furniture, consider deep, rich hues that never seem to go out of style. Elegant green, burgundy and gold on traditional sofas and accent chairs can bring a sense of opulence to your home. Traditional jewel tones are often found on furniture with dark wood trim and luxurious fabrics.
Nifty Neutrals
For the last few years many of us gravitated toward neutral colors like white, black, gray and beige. These sophisticated neutrals have a calming effect, and they never seem to go out of style. Black, white and gray sofas and sectionals are still popular, especially for homes with contemporary decor. Shades of beige are now making a strong comeback.
Using neutrals for large furniture pieces and adding colors as attractive accents makes a lot of sense. You can change the look of your decor by keeping major furniture and changing up the chairs, cabinets, consoles, rugs and other accent pieces.
Relaxing Rustic Designs
If you love the cozy vibe of relaxing rustic furniture, choose colors that provide a warm and inviting feeling. Look for comfortable cushions and earth tones like brown, green, beige and cream. You can use red, orange and rust colors as accents for pillows and throws.
Casual Coastal Colors
Fresh and breezy coastal colors inspired by the ocean conjure up relaxing days at the edge of the sea. Let in the light for an inviting atmosphere with shades of blue, bright white, sand beige and seafoam. When you use the right colors, you can complement coastal furniture and create a beachhouse look right in your home.
A Casual Farmhouse Feeling
Even if you live in the suburbs, you can create a casual Farmhouse look when you choose the right furniture. Look for cozy and inviting furniture that suggests visions of rocking chairs on the porch. Choose furniture with distressed finishes and a color palette of softened neutrals like beige, cream, white and soft gray. You can accent your Farmhouse home with blue, sage green and pinkish tones that are popular today, along with dark stained wood.
A Free-Spirited Boho Look
Anything goes with an eclectic Bohemian look for your home decor. If you love a mix of colors, you can layer vibrant jewel tones like emerald, amethyst and sapphire and add earth tones for contrast. Infuse your home with a youthful vibe when you choose living room and bedroom furniture with a Boho feel.
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