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The Biggest "Bang for the Buck"
The most dramatic difference in your re-decorated room can also be the least expensive. A new wall color can completely change the look of the room.
Start by asking: What kind of feeling do I want to create?
For example, you might decide you want to use vibrant colors to spice up a dull space, or pastels to create a livable, relaxing atmosphere, or neutrals to create a look of quiet, restrained elegance.
It's All About Color
Knowing just a little about color—and the classic color wheel—can really help you make your color decisions.
Family is Always Welcome. Most colors look great with shades from the same family as themselves—reds go with other reds, greens with greens. These are the popular monochromatic schemes, all drawn from a single color.
Next Door Neighbors are Friends. You can also use colors from next door on the color wheel—in the case of red, that’s orange and violet. These are called analogous schemes.
Opposites Attract. Every color has a natural complement on the opposite side of the color wheel— that’s why red and green look so good together. These are complementary color schemes. Warm colors have cool complements while cool colors have warm complements. more...
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