How to Renovate a Room with Paint Color Schemes

By Sara Gilmore

The ability to pick coordinating paint colors allows you to totally makeover your room. Different shades can evoke different thoughts or themes in your space as long as they all match. Paint is a way to redo a lot of different items in your room for a budget friendly redo.

You want to give a sense of calm and balance when designing a room which is where coordinating paint colors come in. Vibrant colors need balance by using simple shades so the space isn't overwhelming.

A subtle room doesn't have to be uninteresting; a neutral palette may even include shimmering colors. Imagine adding a copper tin ceiling for a breathtaking feature that still has an antique feeling. When you use neutral colors you get a space that will last for years to come. Neutral shades also give a longer life to furniture and flooring that you'll probably have for a few years and then make the room pop with paint and decor accessories.

You might have your heart set on using two tones that may not seem like they match. All you need is just one piece that incorporates both of the shades to create a color palette. You may be able to find fabric for throw pillows that has both of your shades in it, then you can put solid pillows in the two colors to save money as long as you have that one item that shows off the entire idea.

There are certain color palettes that are associated with different themes. You can always modernize your theme by which hue of the color you choose to make it uniquely your own. You can create a vintage room with dark wood tones and a soft green shade but then make it feel contemporary by painting your furniture cream or black. If you want a Moroccan style room then use bold colors on the furniture such as purple, orange, red and turquoise; then paint the walls a deep chocolate brown for a moody look.

You can make a decorating scheme to convey a specific theme. You can make your theme unique by changing up the exact tone of the color that is usually associated with the theme. For an antique room pair dark wood trim, pale green paint and then make the style trendy with white and black furnishings. For Moroccan space paint the walls dark brown and then bring in furniture in rich violets, burgundies, teals and spice shades.

A popular way to coordinate paint colors is through the use of inspiration pieces. You might want to base your room around a vase or even a sports jersey. If you want the item to blend into the room then pick shades that are close to it, but use colors opposite of the color wheel or subdued tones to make your item the focal point of the room. - 32620

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