Color Theory, Application & Beyond

There is nothing mysterious or complicated about using color in your home or business to achieve a decor that is both pleasing to the eye and comfortable for those who reside within this space. All it takes is knowing the basics of color theory and how to apply it.

Some people, generally not very many, are born with a flawless sense for selecting colors. Fortunately like, taste, this aspect of decorating can be learned.

Color, of all the elements which go into successfully decorating your interior, is both the most important and the easiest to use. The writer's of "Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book" state: "There is no better guide to color than nature itself. There are no bad combinations in nature. Color in nature is beautiful, varied and always exciting with unusual combinations." pg 25. The color schemes you create can be just as adventurous and pleasing.

Color's Attributes

In order to use color successfully, you have to know about color. As a beginning, the attributes of color are:

- Color can be a unifying force for all the elements in your decor
- Color can be used to mask architectural flaws
- Let color be the spark that enlivens an otherwise drab interior
- Color is definitely a mood setter

What mood do you want to project? This is just a partial list to get you started thinking about this aspect of using color.