The Ultimate Guide For Using Color In Decorating
Does picking out the right color to use in your home seem difficult? In this post, you will learn easy-to-understand color theory and ways to pick out and use color to create a beautiful home.
Does picking a color palette for a room seem like a daunting task? Do you wish you had the know-how to get paint color right the first time? With the right know-how and easy-to-do tips, you can choose and use beautiful colors to decorate your home. Here is the ultimate guide for learning about color in decorating and it’s all in one place!
The second most asked question I get from readers is about color!
So today, I’ve compiled my 8 best posts about decorating with color all in one place.
Think of this as a mini-course! This post has all the info and tips to help you make the best color choices when you decorate! These posts will help you take the guesswork out of choosing the perfect color for your furnishings and for your walls!
Let’s get started!
THE DESIGN ELEMENT OF COLOR
First, let’s learn a bit about what color is and why it is so important when we decorate! You might think color is rather straightforward but it is anything but straightforward.
After digesting THE DESIGN ELEMENT OF COLOR you will have a much better understanding why color and design go hand in hand.
8 COLOR LESSONS EVERY DECORATOR SHOULD KNOW
DECORATING WITH NEUTRALS
I LOVE color! But most readers don’t know that. They see my neutral home and really don’t know I love color… but I love living with neutrals!
I’m bombarded with color all day long, so at the end of my workday, I love the calm and soothing palette cleanse of glorious neutrals.
Here are 7 TIPS THAT WILL HELP YOU LOVE AND LIVE WITH NEUTRALS TOO!
This post will change the way you think about color. And you will learn about what things affect the color the most in your home. 8 COLOR LESSONS is for every home decorator!
CAN YOU MIX WARM AND COOL COLORS IN DECOR
If you are asking what warm and cool colors are, or how do I mix them then make sure to read this very popular StoneGable post!
You will look at color in a much different and much more informed way! See CAN YOU MIX WARM AND COOL COLORS?
IS GRAY TOTALLY OUT NOW?
You either love it or hate it! Most of us have strong feelings about the gray craze over the last several years!
Let’s talk about gray and especially gray paint! Is GRAY OUT? Or in, or what?
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE COLOR BEIGE
What does the word “beige” conjure up in your mind? If one of the words you think about is boring this is the reason you need to read this post!
Beige could be your color BFF! You really need to know about beige and how to use it in your home.
Read WHY BEIGE IS NOT BORING here.
HOW TO CHOOSE A COLOR PALETTE FOR YOUR HOME
One of the best ways to create a cohesive home is to choose a glorious color palette and stick to it!
In HOW TO CHOOSE A COLOR PALETTE FOR YOUR HOME, you will learn everything you need to know to create the perfect color palette for your home and more!
THE BEST WAY TO ADD A POP OF COLOR TO YOUR HOME
A pretty pop of color in a room is like highlights in our hair or a beautiful shade of lipstick! It livens things up!
Let’s talk about the power of color and the BEST WAYS TO ADD A POP OF COLOR TO YOUR HOME.
Happy colorful decorating!
Hello, I have been learning about decor choices from your blog for sometime and enjoy your tips and suggestions. I was wondering where you purchased the beautiful rug in your living room?
The images on the blog do not do the rug justice. I just love it! You can see it here:https://rstyle.me/+DF9OcYN_rlfzShtOr5HJgw
Good morning! I have a question about flooring. I noticed you have a “natural “ pine as flooring. I presume hardwood. Because of our floors, we are having to look at “luxury vinyl “ products. Any suggestions as to brands or styles? I don’t want too busy a floor, but not to bland either. Also, I have a lot of pine furniture, and natural bamboo furniture. Will it look too matchy, matchy?
Hi Ingrid, yes the floors are hardwood here. There are lots of gorgeous luxury vinyl floors that look so much like hardwood. I really think you are on the right track looking for flooring that is not busy or overly stained. I also love bamboo flooring! It is so sturdy!!!! You can break up the floor and the furniture with pretty area rugs. Then your floors and furniture will be cohesive but not matchy matchy!
if color is the second most asked question what is the most asked question?
Great question, Debbie. #1 question is: where did you get that.
Where can I purchase the tan, black and beige rug shown in the room above. The link is showing a jute rug but not this one. Thanks!!
Hi Marilyn, that rug sold out quickly! Sorry I don’t have another source for this rug.
I absolutely am in love with the grey/ beige pillow on the far right of the post today. Where did you buy it?
The solid gray pillow with the burlap trim is here: https://rstyle.me/+YISCrHoCTOMPVyuCtl6eGw
The the other is here:https://rstyle.me/+G8Rd0IR5NfXJRNaH8LfhMA
I love your living room rug. Is it still available?
Thanks and happy new year!
Hi Judy, it is no longer available. I’ve looked everywhere for it and can’t find it. Sorry.
Hi! Can you tell me about the rug in the photo above (I think it is your sunroom)? Where to purchase? Thank you.
Hi Lisa, this rug is so popular. Sorry to say it is out of stock and I can’t find another source for you. It’s too bad, because it is a very nice rug.