Decorating

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Decorating

Colors that Go with Light Green
| Updated November 15, 2023 | Published April 11, 2022

Light green is a pale shade of green that can be achieved by mixing any shade of green with a generous amount of white. Light green is an incredibly versatile color since green on the whole works in almost any color scheme.

Colors that Go with Dark Brown
| Updated November 15, 2023 | Published April 11, 2022

Dark brown is a deep shade of brown that is heavily pigmented. There are various shades of dark brown, from those that lean toward black and those that have red undertones. Unfortunately, brown has a rather bleak reputation as a color that most people dislike since it looks murky, muddy, or boring.

Colors that Go with Eggplant
| Updated November 16, 2023 | Published April 10, 2022

Eggplant is a deep purple color with brown undertones, named after the skin of the eggplant vegetable. It is also known as aubergine, since the eggplant is called aubergine in some regions. As a shade of purple, eggplant is associated with the same qualities as purple, such as luxury, nobility, and wealth. It works well with so many shades, as despite being quite dark, it is not heavily saturated and produces a muted look.

Colors that Go with Light Purple
| Updated November 16, 2023 | Published April 9, 2022

Light purple is not a color that you might instantly think of when decorating a room unless that room is a nursery for a baby; however, this is a versatile color that can make any room feel refreshing or soothing, and it works well with a variety of different shades. Here we look at some of the best colors to pair with light purple in home decor.

Colors that go with light gray walls
| Updated November 16, 2023 | Published April 8, 2022

Light gray is a color that is achieved in its truest form by blending a small ratio of black with a large ratio of white. When it comes to wall paint, light gray is rarely presented as a true gray, and instead, it will have undertones of other colors. Light gray can be warm or cool, but most commonly, it has cool undertones of blue.

Colors that go with Hot Pink
| Updated November 16, 2023 | Published April 8, 2022

Hot pink, when used with black, is synonymous with the punk movement. It has taken on an almost ironic attitude as a shade of pink that refuses to conform with the rest of the dainty pink shades. While hot pink can be seen as rebellious in some contexts, it also has associations with femininity, as it is very close in color to barbie pink.

Colors that Go with Blue and Yellow
| Updated November 16, 2023 | Published April 8, 2022

Blue and yellow are a color pairing that was widely used in the 1990s, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. They are also colors that are synonymous with Mediterranean styles. Here we look at other colors to include in a blue and yellow color scheme to provide balance, depth, and style.

Crimson Color
| Updated November 16, 2023 | Published April 8, 2022

Crimson is a bright shade of red that has blue undertones, giving it a very subtle purple hue. The name was derived from the word ‘kermes’ because red dye was originally made by crushing the bodies of kermes vermilio insects. Discover what it means and how to pair with crimson in this article.

colors that go with black and gold
| Updated November 14, 2023 | Published April 8, 2022

Black and gold can be used as a color scheme by themselves, but adding an extra color to the mix will make things more interesting, adding an extra dimension to a room’s decor.

Celadon Color
| Updated November 14, 2023 | Published April 7, 2022

Celadon is a shade of pale blue-green, which is named after the Chinese glazed ceramics of the same name and color. Celadon ceramics originated in China, where they were highly regarded for several centuries by the Imperial Court.

Best Paint Colors for Finished Basements
| Updated October 19, 2022 | Published April 4, 2022

Finished basements often get overlooked when it comes to decor. They end up as storage spaces or play areas which aren’t styled in a particular way, and are somewhat neglected.

Best Paint Colors for Selling a House
| Updated October 19, 2022 | Published April 3, 2022

When the time comes to list your house for sale, you should consider repainting any rooms that are not decorated in neutral colors. This can help you to sell your property faster and for a higher price. Here we will look at the best paint colors to use when selling your house.