Working with colors for best interior design

Starting color pallete for interior design for your room or home can be a daunting task. Well, you might want to start with a clean slate or adding something to an existing design. As designer of your home (or someone else' home), first we should consider color theory.

This might be elementary but it will make big impact on your interior design and that is what I do everyday when designing. First, simply use color wheel for some help. You might want to pick up one at your local art supply store for reference, it won't cost much. Every color comes from three primary colors; red, yellow and blue.

All these colors can make so many combination if they are blended together. There are 4 color schemes that we can get from these colors. they are;

• Complementary color scheme. These are opposite colors on different sides of the color wheel. This can be very lively and exciting pallette, and you might want to use these colors for rooms that used by many people for gathering. For example: red and green.
• Monochromatic color scheme. These colors only using one color in various shades. It is known as the 'safe' color scheme and very easy to make good combination as well as restful and peaceful effect. For example: coral, peach, light pink.
• Analogous color scheme. This scheme uses several colors that stands next to each other on the color wheel. This generally produces a harmonious feeling and they can be mixed without clashing because they share a common color. Green, gold, orange
• Triadic Color Scheme These three colors are equally spaced on the color wheel. They generally provide an exciting but well-balanced color scheme. This is a theme we often see in children's rooms. Pink, yellow, blue

Adding white to any of these colors will produce a tint; aka pastel. The same rules apply.

Once you have learned these basics I think you will find it easier to select colors that are pleasing to your eye and have the desired effect that is appropriate for the room!