Your Beautiful Home - Express
Yourself with Color
By Tess Tackett
When decorating your home, color is one
of the most important elements in deciding what type of decor you want
to use. It is also crucial that you design your room around colors that
are pleasing to you, otherwise you won't be happy with your choice. Let's
discuss different shades and colors to help you choose which decorating
style is right for your home.
For a light, airy look, you may want to
use light colors and textures such as is used in the shabby chic style
of decor. These colors range from white to soft pastels such as light shades
of sage, pink, tan and so on. Accents in this type of decor have a distressed
finish, meaning they have a worn look, which is perfect for this charming
and romantic style. If an easy-going, relaxed atmosphere is what you are
after, this is the perfect style for you.
Contemporary styles of decorating sometimes
use a monochromatic color scheme as well. Colors usually used in contemporary
decorating are browns, tans, and shades of beige. You can add a dash of
color to this style by using colorful vases and area rugs. Adding smaller,
more colorful accents around the focal point of your room (such as an entertainment
center) also adds some interest. Doing this helps achieve a more sophisticated
look.
Country home decor and southwestern style
use much more color than some other types of home decor. In the country
style decor, most of the accents used are very colorful. Items used in
this decor include roosters which are extremely colorful, sunflowers, rustic
colored pictures, etc. Many brightly colored items such as checked or sunflower
patterned dish towels, tablecloths and curtains are also used in country
style kitchens.
For bold color, southwestern home decor
is the perfect choice! Reds, blues, yellows and browns are widely used
with this style of decor. These rich colors are included in vases, pictures
and Indian type statues and figurines, many having very colorful feathers
and leather accents. Southwestern decor is in my opinion one of the boldest
styles of decor, as well as Asian with the bold red, black, and gold commonly
used.
Whatever colors you desire for your home
decor, there are certainly plenty of styles to choose from. Decide whether
you want a light, airy feel for your home or something bolder that really
makes a statement. Whatever style you choose, color your home beautiful!
About the Author
Add some pizzazz to your home with Southwestern
Home Decor at prices that won't break the bank!
Tess Tackett, Author and Home Interior
& Decor Business Owner
All About Home Decor http://www.allabouthomedecor.com
Interior Motives http://interiormotive.blogspot.com
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