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Living in Colour
Make an impact with monochromes. A monochromatic space can appear bigger and brighter, making the walls, corners and ceilings recede (visually, at least!) and setting the stage for those highlights we just discussed above. White is the most popular single-hue palette, but the look can be achieved using variations of any colour – white, black, red, green, or anything in between. The trick to creating a monochromatic space that isn’t flat is by layering different shades, tones and textures of your chosen hue to create dimension and add warmth.
TIP: When adding to your monochromatic colour palette, be sure to keep a consistent colour temperature. Every colour leans to either the blue (cool) or yellow (warm) side of the spectrum. Mixing temperatures creates a clashing effect.
Scared yet? No need to be. Colour can make a great impact in small doses. In fact, some might argue that smaller hits of colour make an even bigger impact, especially when set against a neutral of monochromatic backdrop. This is an especially useful tip if you’re drawn to trendy hues that start showing their age before the year is through. Add measured hits of colour through accessories such as an accent chair or stool in a living room with corresponding-coloured pillows on the sofa, to tie the look together.
Colour can be subtle or it can be “in your face,” and its emotional and aesthetic impacts on your home and life and very real. Colour is so much more than a paint swatch, so don’t make it an afterthought. Consult a designer like myself and get educated on the power of colour, and find out what it can do for you!
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