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how to choose colour scheme for whole house

5 years ago

I just started choosing colours for whole house to be renovated. Got various colours on my list then realised that it’s not going to give flow to the house(I chose three different white for adjacent areas). I would appreciate some advice on how to chose colour palette For north/south facing house. Would like modern touch to the house. Thanks in advance

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5 years ago
If you start with one paint manufacturer for a start - often they put colours into blends or shades of similar colours .

As a quick guide - a room with stronger light can take a deeper shade - and a room with less light ( daylight in both cases ) needs a paler shade .
Often these colours become more prominent if you add white skirting/architrave etc.

If you want cohesion from room to room - use a combination of the same blend of colours that work with the light available and then add either a feature colour - this can be one wall if you like that look or added as soft elements like cushions or throws etc .

Or ... For a very simple look - just have white everywhere on the walls and ceilings and have a neutral skirting/architrave/door colour - like F&B Charleston Grey . It’s simple and will work throughout your home - and allow your soft furnishing to be the star in the room, instead of the wall colour.

Hope that helps a bit ?
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