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Primary colors are red, yellow, blue.

Secondary colors are orange, purple and green - these are composed of equal parts of the primary colors. Orange is made up of equal parts of yellow and red;
Purple is made from equal parts of red and blue; Green results from equal parts of blue and yellow.

Tertiary colors: yellow-orange, red-orange, red-purple, blue-purple,
blue-green and yellow-green - these colors are created by mixing equal parts of a primary color and its closest secondary color.

Their home furnishing names put in decorative terms: yellow-orange becomes an apricot hue, red-orange becomes a terra cotta when darked with grey, red-purple becomes a mulberry in a dark tone or dusty rose in a light tint, blue-purple becomes a lavender with the addition of white, blue-green becomes turquoise or a teal hue, and yellow-green becomes a chartreuse.

Wood tones are generally composed of orange hues to which either grey or black have been added. Since most rooms include wood tones, in furniture, flooring or molding, you should include them as you develop your scheme.

Neutral colors include greys, whites, browns and black

Draw inspiration from things you like -
select a theme that inspires a color scheme.

Such as the colors of a rainbow, nautical colors, flower beds, kites, cartoon or movie themes, prints and posters, crayon colors or a bed linen design or fabric motif.

Vary textures to create more color
excitement ......

A blue may be boring all in one texture but can be enriched when used in high sheen window blinds, a matte finish on walls, corduroy fabrics on beds and a plush throw to take hard edges off a chair.

Be creative with paint.
Use different hues on different walls.

Monochromatic color schemes are the easiest to develop, since only one color is used and variations are created with accents by adding texture, patterns and shapes.

Restful monochromatic schemes include totally pink rooms, totally blue rooms or totally neutral rooms.

Related color schemes - side by side neighbors on the color wheel. Another easy combination to achieve.

For a cool combination, you might choose a pale blue and a seafoam blue-green and forest green for accent colors.
A popular combination for a little girls room is a blended mixture of fuschia, violet and blueberry.

Triadic color schemes - often used with traditional furnishings, such as a patriotic schem e of red, white and blue with brass or gold accents.
Countless nurseries are decorated with pink, blue and yellow..
Toddler bedrooms with primary red, blue and yellow.

Contrasting Schemes - achieve this by using one color and accenting it with its exact opposite on the color wheel. Variations in tint and hue will bring this scheme to life.

Complimentary Color combinations
Lemon and Lime with a punch of white or black will bring the room together

Blue and Yellow will work for a celestial theme bedroom or a
country cottage style room

Red and Orange Jewel tones look great in an exotic and
bohemian style bedrooms

Warm colors
are inviting, reds, oranges and sunny yellows are in the warm group.

Cool colors
are soothing and restful - blues, greens and neutrals are all cool colors.

Quick tricks with color schemes

Small Rooms: seem larger by selecting a cool, neutral color scheme. Keep the wall colors a lighter tint than that which you finally want. Include low light colored furniture to create the illusion of more space.

Use mirrors in childrens rooms to make them appear larger. Mirrors also can be used to create the impression of a window in an area that has none - dress the mirror with curtains!

Dark Rooms: Use warm, pale colors, such as yellow and pink to brighten rooms. Position mirrors to reflect as much light as possible.
Cover the windows with simple sheer panels.

Overly large rooms: Make a big room seem cozier with warm, rich tones. Bold and or large print wallpaper - murals - wall decal stickers.

Dark colored ceiling appears lower, also visually drop the ceiling by bringing the ceiling color down on the side walls or by adding a visual border at plate rail height, in addition to chair height.

Light colored ceiling appears higher.

Stripes
Vertical lines have a heightening effect
Horizontal lines make the room seem wider.

BLACK

Black and white d�cor is at once dramatic and understated, modern and classic.

Zebra stripes, old Hollywood movies - black-and-white photography.

White, black and gray in all their infinite shades and variations, can make for the most captivating interiors.

Monochrome Home: Elegant Interiors in Black & White

WHITE

The crispness of a white room, whether in a sunny bedroom, an elegant living room, or a cheery kitchen, never fails to be inviting.

Create distinctive rooms decorated and complemented with the many hues and contrasts of white.

Whether your taste runs to white and creams, white and taupe, or white and pinks.
Styles created or enhanced by the color white -- Traditional, Rustic Country, breezy Beach, Romantic and Modern

White is the color of angels and brides, moonlight and lily of the valley. It is capable of endless subtleties; fragile or strong, it can be transparent as ice, opaque as marble, in love with light as a diamond.

White is the color for all seasons, and it never goes out of style.

Rest your tired soul in a cool summer beach room, revel in the sumptuousness of an orange-white living room steeped in autumn elegance, or welcome winter with a classic gold-and-white Christmas Angels.

White furnishings and home accessories have many contrasts and hues, but their net effect is always one of fresh romantic elegance

BLUE

It can be fresh and crisp; bold and saturated; dark and moody; or worn and faded.

Create a country vibe with gingham and floral patterns.

or

Embrace coastal living with nautical stripes, a palette of Seashells infused with the colors of sand and sea

Classic combination of blue and white - cobalt silk sofas, sapphire armchairs, aquamarine patterned ceramics, and indigo plush pillows.

Inviting Interiors: A Fresh Take on Beautiful Rooms
The elegant spaces featured in the book maintain an emphasis on simplicity and understated glamour, featuring a blend of clean lines, found and fine objects, and custom-designed, sculptural furniture. Divided by look, the book features multiple homes illustrating each style. "Calm" showcases cool, white interiors, accented by natural textures like wicker and bone. "Clarity" celebrates graphic, contrasting rooms filled with black and white. "Collected" revels in richer colors, accessorized with lush velvet, rich patterns, and metallic accents. "Color" celebrates the power of a palette-driven interior, from spring green, to pale pink, to midnight blue. "Cool" is driven by a funky 1970s vibe, with macram� chairs and Moroccan accents.