How to Choose Colour Schemes for Your Dream Home
The right colour scheme is one of the key decisions that will shape your dream home’s personality and set the ideal ambience. The colours you select for your walls, furnishings, and accents play an important role in creating the desired atmosphere while reflecting your unique style. To help you navigate this creative process, we've put together a guide on how to choose the perfect colour schemes for your dream home.
Select colours that align with the functionality of the space
As different rooms serve different purposes, it’s important the colour schemes within them align with their intended function.
For serene and relaxing spaces like bedrooms and bathrooms, consider incorporating soothing tones such as soft blues, greens, or neutrals. These hues foster a sense of tranquillity and calmness, creating the perfect spaces to rest and rejuvenate.
For more lively, social areas such as the living room, you may prefer to feature warmer tones that encourage conversation and evoke a sense of comfort. These deliberate choices of colour contribute to the overall function of spaces—ensuring that each room not only looks aesthetically pleasing, but also fulfils its intended purpose within the home.
Complement bold colours with neutral tones
Neutral colours serve as a versatile foundation for any home—they provide a timeless and elegant backdrop that allows for flexibility in decorating over time. You can incorporate pops of colour through less permanent items such as furnishings—making it easy to brighten up a space without the hassle of repainting a room each time a new trend catches your eye. This approach simplifies the process of staying on-trend and it’s also a more cost-effective way to refresh your space as new design inspirations emerge.
Follow the 60-30-10 rule within your colour scheme
A tried-and-true formula in design is the 60-30-10 rule, which suggests dividing your colour scheme into 60% dominant colour, 30% secondary colour, and 10% accent colour. This creates a balanced and visually appealing composition, preventing overwhelming or monotonous colour schemes.
When determining your colour palette, it’s best to use neutral tones for the dominant colour, with bold secondary or accent colours to avoid the space feeling too busy (while still infusing the space with visual interest and depth). It’s also worth keeping in mind that lighter tones will reflect light, making a room feel more spacious and inviting.
By following the 60-30-10 rule, you can enjoy a home with visually balanced composition that’s also aesthetically pleasing and feels like a welcoming environment.
Balance exciting trends with timeless design elements
In the ever-evolving landscape of interior design, embracing current trends can infuse your home with a fresh and modern appeal. However, striking a harmonious balance between contemporary trends and timeless elements is key to ensuring a home that stands the test of time.
Feature walls are the perfect solution in balancing the present and the enduring--these focal points provide an opportunity to experiment with the latest colour palettes, textures, or patterns without overpowering the entire room.
Utilise samples before committing to a colour
Before committing to a colour scheme, test samples within your home. This is an important step as lighting conditions can significantly impact how colours appear in the room compared to viewing the colour online or in-store. Consider painting small sections and observing them at different times of the day, which will allow you to make informed decisions based on how the colours interact with your home's unique lighting.
Choosing the perfect colour scheme for your dream home is a personal and exciting process. By considering your lifestyle, room functionality and using design principles, you can create a home that not only reflects your style but also provides a comfortable and inviting environment for years to come.
When you choose to build with Blackett, we’ll introduce you to one of our specialist designers or architects who will assist in the process of choosing the right colours for each space within your dream home. Feel free to send us an enquiry here and we’ll be in touch for an obligation-free chat.