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This week, let's dive into the fascinating world of color harmony, or how to use it to enhance your living space 🎨✨ |
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Who hasn't racked their brains in decoration to choose the right color: for a wall, a sofa, a cushion... 😉? So that everything harmonizes properly. |
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Although it is not an exact science (a matter of taste...), I will still try to give you some (small) simple and practical tips: |
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Me, my dearest friend in this area is the color wheel ! Essential to get out of these dozens of possible combinations and avoid the "fashion faux pas" of decoration... |
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Some basics for using the wheel properly: Complementary colors : These are opposite each other on the color wheel (e.g. blue and orange, purple and yellow) and can be used if you want a vibrant, energetic contrast. Example: a living room with blue walls and orange cushions. Contrast that brings dynamism and vitality to the room. Analogous colors : These are next to each other on the color wheel (e.g. blue, blue-green, green/blue, and purple). This is another alternative and creates a harmonious and relaxing atmosphere. Example: A room with light blue walls, mint green curtains and accessories, such as blue-green cushions, provides a calming and cohesive atmosphere. Triadic colors : they form an equilateral triangle on the color wheel (e.g. red, blue and yellow) and in this case create a balanced, but lively/tonic harmony. |
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AI-generated photo (60/30/10 rule) |
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Tips for (good) harmonization: 1- the 60/30/10 rule (little reminder 😉) Use 60% of a dominant color for (main) walls, large furniture and carpets. For example a light gray. Then 30% of a secondary color , for small furniture, curtains, sofas. For example a beautiful navy blue. Finally 10% of a so-called “accent” color, for cushions, artwork or decorative objects. A yellow in our situation: this color must be bright and contrasting to attract the eye. 2- Incorporate neutrals Neutral colors like white, gray, or beige can serve as a calming backdrop and allow bright colors to pop. Example: White walls with gray furniture and colorful accessories create a perfect balance. 3- Balance Hot and Cold Pair warm colors (red, orange, yellow) with cool colors (blue, green, purple) for a balanced ambiance. Example: A space with a warm orange accent wall and cool blue accent pieces (like throw pillows) is both inviting and refreshing. |
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AI generated photo (incorporate neutrals) |
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Inspirations of the week: A contrasting stay: navy blue walls, cream sofa, orange accessories. A soothing bedroom : mint green walls, pastel blue curtains, white bedding. A (very) creative office: red accents on neutral walls, blue furniture and some yellow details. Beware of the "fashion faux pas": not all of this in the same house 😉😉! |
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AI-generated photo (a contrasting stay) |
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I hope that these few tips will have inspired you and will help you to create harmonious, aesthetic spaces. And above all, to your taste! Feel free to share your creations with us! We are also available to help you with our Deco Studio! ( https://catsandgreentea.fr/pages/contact ) |
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