If your room is too dark, too light, too small, too large, too tall, or too narrow, careful colour choices can correct the balance. The key thing to bear in mind is that dark or warm hues seem to advance us, while lighter cooler colours appear to recede.
Light colours reflect more light, making them appear to be further away, so they are ideal for making small rooms or areas seem larger. Dark colours have the opposite effect and can be used to draw in parts of a room.
We can play with these effects to disguise awkward proportions. For example, by painting a ceiling and the trim below it the same colour. Painting a ceiling a bright white is a common means of creating the sense of higher ceiling. Similarly, dark floors will draw the eye downward. Painting them lighter and cooler focuses out attention higher, making the room seem taller.
as we make more demands on the different spaces in our homes-using part of a room as office or media zone, or opting for informal dining areas rather than having a room dedicated to eating – colour can help to define these areas. making them separate but part of the whole. for exampple, using a different but harmonizing colour on a feature wall behind a dining area will visually separate it from an adjacent seating it from an adjacent seating area without creating a jarring scheme.
Colour can also be used to change the light and mood in a room. In dark room that recieves little natural light, try sunny tones such as yellow, gold, pinks, and reds. colour in warm and cozy pattern make a large or featureless room feel welcoming. Cool colours such pale blues and greens will create restful feeling of light and space. Deep red is hot and passionate, stimulating the senses,and is ideal for dining area.
Experiment with using colours to focus the eye on different areas in a room, such as welcoming red sofa or bed coverlet, or on a favorite artwork on a feature wall.
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