How to Use Color Theory when Decorating Your
Home.
Follow these tips to open your eyes to a world
of color.
You will need A color wheel Swatches Help
from salespeople Paint Clippings from design
magazines (optional) and home decorating television
shows (optional).
Step 1.
Study color theory using a color wheel.
Two colors opposite on the wheel are considered
harmonious, as are three colors that form
a triangle and four that form a rectangle.
Step 2.
Pick out linens, material swatches, decorations,
furniture, and flooring.
Get swatches of your favorites and carry them
with you on shopping trips.
Ask for help from the salespeople, some of
whom may be interior designers.
Clipping ideas from magazines and watching
home decorating television shows are a great
way to learn about color theory.
Step 3.
Bring the color wheel with you when you shop.
The visual representation of the color wheel
will help you understand why different color
combinations clash while others harmonize.
Step 4.
Choose your favorite coordinating items and
decide on a color scheme.
Monochromatic uses various shades of the same
color; complementary uses two colors opposite
each other on the wheel.
Step 5.
Choose your paint color.
Paint comes in an infinite array of colors
and finishes and is available at home improvement
stores.
Make a small room look bigger by using a light
paint color.
Step 6.
Arrange your final samples in your home.
Make sure you like how they look at different
times of the day.
Then, let the decorating begin.
Did you know Did you know?
Sir Isaac Newton developed the first color
wheel.
