It is that time of year when the weather is getting warmer
and summer is not far away so no doubt many of you are planning to spend the
weekends doing DIY and decorating the house so that it is ready for the sunny
season. Although some of you may just have a few little tasks to complete, some
of you may be completely redecorating the house or at least one of the rooms.
Here at Kent Blaxill we understand that the entire
decorating process can be difficult, from the initial planning and choosing of colour
schemes through to the putting together of furniture and even the positioning
of wall art!
If you are going to be redecorating this weekend, or even if
you will just be planning your decorations, then we have put together a little
colour guide for you which tells you what different colours represent, in the
hope that it makes the process a little easier!
Red: this is a very intense
colour that can easily evoke strong emotions such as danger, power, passion and
love. This colour is often avoided in the home because of its association with
danger and warning signs, however we think that if used in limited amounts then
red can be a good colour for adding energy to a room. Perhaps just use it on
one wall, use a pattern that contains some reds, or have a few accessories in
red.
Orange: is a rich colour that represents warmth, the
sun, energy and joy. It is a softer version of red that will add energy to a
room without the chance of it being too overpowering. It is therefore a perfect
colour for any room that you want to be happy and warm in, but it is a good
idea not to overdo it because it is still a very strong colour.
Yellow: this is the
brightest colour of them all and represents summer and happiness. Using yellow
can really brighten up a room and create a happy feeling, but be careful and
avoid dull yellows as these represent more negative feelings. If you don’t
fancy a bright yellow then a light yellow is a good alternative and will bring
freshness and cheer to a room.
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| Arsenic Green from Farrow & Ball |
Green: this is a very
positive colour that represents many things including nature, fertility, safety
and health. It is often used in kitchens because of its association with health
and nature, but it is also great for creating a relaxing atmosphere and so
works well in living rooms.
Purple: is a colour that
has always symbolised royalty and therefore luxury. It is associated with
prestige and so is often used in rooms where people are likely to have guests.
Lighter purples and pinks are seen as more feminine colours and are perfect for
bedrooms.
White: this is very clean and pure and can work well in any
room in the house. It is relaxing and positive and best of all it can be
accompanied by any other colour so if you are having trouble making your mind
up then white is a good choice as you can then choose any accessories and can
even add other colours at a later date.
Black: is a difficult colour as it is often associated with
evil, however small amount of black used with other colours (especially with
white) can look very elegant and can create a unique look.
Silver: this is a very fluid and sleek colour that can look
very modern. It has a somewhat feminine quality about it and is often
associated with glamour and sophistication. Silver is often found in the
smaller bits of decoration such as furniture and accessories, and looks great
in smaller amounts.
Gold: is a wealthy,
successful colour that creates a feeling of luxury and extravagance. It is rare
for large amounts of gold to be used in the home, but small amounts of gold or
some gold accessories can look very stylish.
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| No 237 Cook's Blue from Farrow and Ball |
Blue: is a very calm colour that is associated with trust and loyalty. It represents both the sea and the sky and so is used to evoke feelings of serenity. The calmness that comes with the colour blue means that it is the perfect choice for living rooms and bathrooms and indeed any room in which you want to relax.
Decorating isn’t the easiest process, but it doesn’t have to
be difficult; thinking of ideas and deciding how you are going to style
different rooms should be fun! So whether you are deciding what colour to paint
a room (if so see our fantastic range of Farrow
and Ball paints) or if you are just looking to make a few changes then we
hope our colour guide helps!
