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Although there are volumes written on the subject of color theory, when it comes to picking out a color scheme for a room in your house it may seem overwhelming. Here is a simple method for creating a room with a balanced look.
1. Pick a pattern: Find a pattern pleasing to your eye. It might be picture, a rug, a bedspread, a dress or an upholstered piece of furniture. You can also find a color scheme in nature, e.g. a sunset, a flower arrangement, a garden, scenery, etc. From that pattern you can create your own color scheme.
2. Choose three colors: From within your pattern select three colors: a light color, a medium tone, and a darker color. These three colors will form the foundation of your color scheme.
3. Use your light color as the background: Color your walls with a soft version of your light color. You may choose to tone it down with a touch of white or grey if it seems too vivid to be used as a background color.
4. Put your medium tone on the largest pieces: Window coverings and large furniture pieces will take the mid-tone color especially if it has a tinge of the wall color mixed into it.
5. Add the darker color as an accent: Now sprinkle in the darker color on the accessories and small furniture pieces. Use these for punch and distribute them evenly throughout the room.
By rotating the three colors you can place a greater emphasis on the background or furniture. Your eye typically will gravitate toward the darker, brighter colors.
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