Role of Color in Interior Decorating

Color sets the tone of any interior design project. The colors you choose for your walls, furniture, cabinetry, counter tops, flooring, window fashions, and accessories communicate emotion and style. How you use color is just as important as the colors you choose. At Altra Home Decor, serving Phoenix, we offer complete solutions to guide you in your color selections throughout your home.

Ideas for Color in Interior Decorating

Be inspired by fabric. Custom made drapery, pillows, and window toppers can lead you to a primary color scheme or be focal points in and of themselves. Striped drapes, checkerboard valances, or bright art panels can direct the eye to your room’s favorite features.

Consider color intensity. Another aspect of color in interior design is saturation, or intensity. An intense color scheme can make a lasting impression. Choose highly saturated color carefully, and be sure to keep it balanced.

Don’t be afraid to go bold. If you want to use a bright and bold color or pattern, choose it for one main surface area, as a primary focal point in your room. Examples are a bold wallpaper pattern on just one wall or a brightly colored kitchen backsplash. Accent this main color with complementary colors on your window treatments and furniture.

Neutrals and pseudo-neutrals are beautiful, too. The classic serenity of neutral color palettes offer timeless elegance. The spectrum of warm neutrals ranges from linen and ivory tones to the richest sable and chocolate shades.  “Pseudo-neutrals,” such as blue-gray or earthy olive tones, add brightness to a room without going too bold.

Add textures for color effect. Natural woven wood patterns for window treatments, for example, add both color and texture to your windows. Other natural elements can also bring the calmness of nature to your rooms, such as textures replicating shells, sand, plants, and crystal.

Accessorize with color. For great visual interest, build subtle color scheme around a standout piece of furniture or art. To keep costs down, shop thrift stores for unique pieces of art. Custom upholstery can change a drab piece of furniture into a focal point of a room.

Interior Decorating Help in Phoenix

Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! Stop by our showroom in Surprise, AZ, serving the greater Phoenix area, to view or full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!