This simple tool can help you choose color combinations that work well together. The color wheel is a simple tool for picking paint colors and deciding which hues go together. Every decorative color ...
The image below shows a color wheel by Nekia Torres, a fashion blogger. Here, the 'primary colors ' red, blue, and yellow are arranged in a triangle, with the ' secondary colors ' where the primary ...
DIY decorators often get the furniture plan right and nail the neutrals but then cringe like the Cowardly Lion when choosing color. Afraid of making a mistake, we default to neutrals and maybe one ...
When adding color to a room design, many people start with things that are easy to implement, like cloth furnishings, such as cushions or curtains. Curtains sometimes cover a large area and can affect ...
Like many do-it-yourself decorators, I’m always on the lookout for ways to bridge the gap between my limited skillset and the world of fine design. I look for what great designers know that the rest ...
Another common mistake we make is not properly distributing color around a room. Consider the ‘weight’ of colors, particularly if one tone is overpowering the space. According to experts, you should ...
Although our color system is monochromatic, in certain instances, another color may need to be used. For those circumstances, we have developed this set of secondary colors. These colors should be ...
How does color work? It seems that as men we have an innate fear when it comes to color. It confuses and scares us. Most men prefer to stick to neutral shades, let’s be honest…it can be pretty boring ...
Even though Isaac Newton’s experiments and observations led to the development of the color wheel during the 17th century, his revolution in the understanding and application of colors continues to ...