One question we ask our clients is about the functionality of particular spaces in their home. It is very important the interior designer understand how a particular room will be used else it may prove difficult to dress it appropriately for the occupants/end users.
For example, depending on where the rooms are facing (east, west, north or south) and also what time of the day both spaces will be used, we can generally assume that a dining room may require a brighter hue, than a bedroom right???
This is generally the rule but I’ve seen a few occasional exceptions too!
Where the bedrooms to the front had too much light that we had to darken them while the dining to the back needed additional artificial lights to buzz.
Now, we know from my previous articles that color makes your space pop and come alive; that is if you get it right; get it wrong and you will have a “sick” house where nothing seems to be in harmony with any other thing.
The trick is to decide on a holding color and then work several shades up and down the tone ladder of that same color e.g if your desire is to create a bright house, use a bolder palette throughout the rest of your house, but tone down the same color before taking it into your bedroom. Tomato red can be to toned down to Burgundy; Orange can be toned to Peach or even Apricot before working it into the bedroom scheme.
This sort of harmonization leaves you with a 3 dimensional house as opposed to a flat same color space and also allows you to enjoy your chosen color palette to the fullest while accessorizing your space.
I'd also like to point out at this point that there are other options available to make a space bold without having to put so much weight on just a paint colour.
As with any space, it's often the detailing that makes it amazing!
So, spend some time thinking about what you want your space to be, the various uses you are likely to put particular rooms to from a day and night point of view and be absolutely clear in your mind about this then communicate it to your interior designer who will in turn recreate your desired space for you.
Home they say is where the heart is, you owe yourself to ensure that you are in love with yours…always.
Till I come your way again, give your home some thought, you are often judged by how it looks.
For example, depending on where the rooms are facing (east, west, north or south) and also what time of the day both spaces will be used, we can generally assume that a dining room may require a brighter hue, than a bedroom right???
This is generally the rule but I’ve seen a few occasional exceptions too!
Where the bedrooms to the front had too much light that we had to darken them while the dining to the back needed additional artificial lights to buzz.
Now, we know from my previous articles that color makes your space pop and come alive; that is if you get it right; get it wrong and you will have a “sick” house where nothing seems to be in harmony with any other thing.
The trick is to decide on a holding color and then work several shades up and down the tone ladder of that same color e.g if your desire is to create a bright house, use a bolder palette throughout the rest of your house, but tone down the same color before taking it into your bedroom. Tomato red can be to toned down to Burgundy; Orange can be toned to Peach or even Apricot before working it into the bedroom scheme.
This sort of harmonization leaves you with a 3 dimensional house as opposed to a flat same color space and also allows you to enjoy your chosen color palette to the fullest while accessorizing your space.
I'd also like to point out at this point that there are other options available to make a space bold without having to put so much weight on just a paint colour.
- You could install a boldly-patterned upholstered headboard
- You can add some drama and impact using big prints/ varying textures etc
- You can buy a pair of oversized occasional seats
- Or even panel your walls
As with any space, it's often the detailing that makes it amazing!
So, spend some time thinking about what you want your space to be, the various uses you are likely to put particular rooms to from a day and night point of view and be absolutely clear in your mind about this then communicate it to your interior designer who will in turn recreate your desired space for you.
Home they say is where the heart is, you owe yourself to ensure that you are in love with yours…always.
Till I come your way again, give your home some thought, you are often judged by how it looks.
