Pink stone colors in nature

Pink stone colors in nature

Color Sets the Mood in Home Decorating; so pick your home colors with care!  A home color consultation can help you find paint colors that you and your family like and make it feel like home.

You may want to blend your colors as you move from room to room so the whole house has a cohesive feel.  For instance, by picking most of your colors from a “spicy” palette, it gives your house a warm, cozy feel.  Using soft, pastel or muted colors are cool and airy.  Or use neutral on the walls and flooring to give you lots of options for accessorizing.

Zen room with soft green

Calm, soft green

Color brings out emotion so think about the rooms and what you use the room for.   Bold, rich red is fiery and brings up strong feelings.  On the other hand, ochre, gold and tans are more earthy and calming, well suited for a bedroom.  Stay away from using a lot of primary colors – true red, real blue and bright yellow.  The overall feeling will be more like a schoolroom and is a little bit harsh.  Instead, try blending one of these colors in soft shades or muted tones.  Add bold colors in small amounts.  Again, a color consultation can help you avoid expensive or time-consuming mistakes!

For more information on choosing color for your home, go to The Home Decor Genie for home decorating basics and  Room Color Schemes for more help with paint colors.

Start your home re-design project with a color consultation to give your house a good foundation and starting point.