Colour Balance

Colour Balance

Colour plays an important role in interior décor. The right colour combination can transform an otherwise drab room into an exciting one. The right colour mix can also make a room look classy. We bring you basic tips you need to know to create an elegant interior décor.

To know more about hues and colours you need to study the colour wheel provided. The colour wheel shows how hues generate from colours. Red, yellow and blue are the primary colours; a mixture of them produces other colours. For example, purple is a mixture of red and blue, while green is a mixture of yellow and blue.

Colours can be described as warm and cool. Warm colours are lively and bright; they make a room come alive, while cool colours give a calm effect. Cool colors are usually less pronounced and they are perfect for visually enhancing small places.

Colours and hues can also be either complementary or analogous. Complementary colours are located opposite to each other on the colour wheel, while analogous hues are located close to each other and are generated from the same hue.

Triads are the three colours located equally on the colour wheel. These work well together if well balanced. The formula for combining them is to use one as dominant while the other two are complimentary.

In designing a space you can choose a cool or warm colour scheme. You can also use a small proportion of cool colour in a warm colour scheme and vice versa, to enhance your design.

Colours have intensity; they could be light or dark. Lighter intensities are called tints, while darker intensities are called shades or tones. Tints and tones are given more elaborate names for example, army green, sky blue etc.

Balancing colours is where creativity is expressed. Lighter shades can be mixed with neutral or medium shades. With accents you can make the design stylish; for example a colour scheme of cream and light green, a touch of yellow or orange can brighten the atmosphere.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.