{"id":99,"date":"2010-06-22T23:12:37","date_gmt":"2010-06-22T23:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.coloradostyle.com\/blog\/?p=99"},"modified":"2010-06-22T23:12:37","modified_gmt":"2010-06-22T23:12:37","slug":"interior-design-color-schemes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coloradostyle.com\/blog\/furniture-decorating\/interior-design-color-schemes\/","title":{"rendered":"Shades of Style: The Secrets of Choosing Harmonizing Color Schemes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s a boldly patterned Oriental rug, the contrast of a stark black frame against a pale green wall, or gauzy draperies set shimmering by the sun, there are countless ways in which color can lend an air of drama, dimension, and energy to a space. But with thousands of color variations and combinations, how is a \u201cregular person\u201d (in other words, someone who\u2019s not an interior designer by trade) supposed to pick the right color scheme the first time around?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easier than you might think. Try the following insider tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Start from the ground up.<\/strong> If you\u2019re using a multi-colored rug, choose a color to use as the foundation. If the space is carpeted, hardwood, or tiled, use the color of the flooring as your cue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Choose a focal piece.<\/strong> Find an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coloradostyle.com\/accents.php\">accent item<\/a> that incorporates the color combinations you love, and use that as your foundation for the entire room\u2019s d\u00e9cor. It doesn\u2019t have to be a major piece of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coloradostyle.com\/occasional.php\">furniture<\/a>\u2014you can find inspiration in something as simple as a vase, throw pillow, or framed wall art.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Go with what you like.<\/strong> Find yourself drawn to the same color time and again? There\u2019s a reason it speaks to you, so capitalize on that. Remember: your focal color doesn\u2019t necessarily have to dominate the space. If you\u2019re dreaming of burgundy, you can incorporate it in accents, such as throw pillows or a single piece of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coloradostyle.com\/upholstery.php\">furniture<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Draw ideas from the experts.<\/strong> Ever wonder why the rooms in catalogs and on TV look so\u2026.together? Because they\u2019re professionally staged by people who know exactly what they\u2019re doing. If you spot a space with a color combination that really works, don\u2019t hesitate to use it as inspiration for your own d\u00e9cor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create a room with a view.<\/strong> Window treatments are a focal point of any room, setting the stage for color, texture, and formality (or lack thereof). If you have a great pair of draperies in a color you love, use that as your starting point, accenting it with complementary shades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Got a room that soothes, energizes, or otherwise inspires you? How does color figure into the equation? Tell us what combination you chose, and why.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s a boldly patterned Oriental rug, the contrast of a stark black frame against a pale green wall, or gauzy draperies set shimmering by the sun, there are countless ways in which color can lend an air of drama, dimension, and energy to a space. 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