The challenge is distinguishing the color undertones you
want to have in your home. I know this
may sound a little excessive but, my first step in determining the colors I
want inside of my own home is knowing what colors I look best wearing. Sounds like it is all about me?...well in
truth, it is! And, it should be about
you when it comes to your own home as well!
For instance, I know that I look like I died 2 days ago if I wear
anything with a yellow undertone. So,
why would I surround myself with big walls and furniture colors, that don’t
help me look my best? Just as we dress
ourselves to accent our best features, we need to use our homes to flatter us…don’t
you want your home to make you look extra fabulous at your next dinner party??
The first step that I would suggest to get you started is to
determine what colors look best on you.
These colors will serve as your accent colors (furniture, fabrics,
artwork and accessories). These colors
will also help determine your “neutral” color for the walls and floors etc.
For example, the accent colors that I prefer to use in my
home are burgundy, sapphire blue and chocolate brown. Since all of these lean toward the ‘cool’ undertones,
my neutral will be a beige or white with blue or red undertones. I must emphasize that the undertones are very
subtle…the beige will look beige, but will enhance my accent colors.
Your second step will be to ALWAYS carry fabric swatches
with you when shopping for your paint and flooring selections. It isn’t a good idea to just guess which is
the right green, blue, red or terra cotta in your sofa fabric. It will save you a lot of time and reduce your
stress to be prepared when searching for all the right colors.
I have more suggestions to share with you about choosing the
right colors and accent items for your home.
Be sure to check out my weekly posts, so I can help you create a home...where
Design meets your LifeStyle.
Talk to you soon…Laura