Decorating

Home design & decorating tips about architecture, color schemes, paint colors, interior styles, and so on.

Decorating

Espresso Color
| Updated November 14, 2023 | Published March 19, 2022

Brown by nature is a neutral shade, but it can be very well mixed with other undertones for the desired deepness. Expresso is a very dark shade of brown, similar to the roasting coffee beans which was then ground to make espresso. Like the strong flavor of espresso, expresso emits a powerful and secure vibe. Keep reading to learn what this color is, what it means, and how to pair with it.

Azalea Color
| Updated November 14, 2023 | Published March 19, 2022

If you love roses, you might have been dazzled by the Azalea plant. Their pink shade brings a romantic and powerful feminine vibe to the atmosphere. If you like to learn more about Azalea pink, what it represents, some similar colors, and colors to pair with this color, read on.

Triadic Color Schemes
| Updated July 8, 2022 | Published March 18, 2022

If you want to take out of the guesswork of selecting colors for your home project, you can choose some proven color schemes from the color wheel. We already discussed the analogous color scheme; so in this article, we’ll go into details about the triadic color schemes as well as give you some tips on how to make the best use of them in home decorating.

Ecru
| Updated November 14, 2023 | Published March 17, 2022

Ecru, which is a shade of beige color, comes from the French word “écru” meaning “unbleached. As a nearly neutral shade, it works fairly well with many colors. In this article, we’ll explore what ecru color is, what it means, and some colors that match with ecru.

Chartreuse Color
| Updated November 14, 2023 | Published March 16, 2022

Chartreuse, which is used as a herbal liqueur and for making cocktails, is an attractive green color with yellow undertones. Let’s discover what this color means, some similar colors, and how to use it for great effects in your home.

Analogous Color Schemes
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published March 16, 2022

Learning how to pair colors is an art that each of us should know. They will come in handy greatly when you want to match clothes and decorate your homes. One of the most popular color schemes is the analogous color scheme. In this article, we’ll explore what it is and how to use it in decorating.

Sapphire Blue
| Updated July 8, 2022 | Published March 13, 2022

Sapphire blue is a heavily saturated blue color that is named after the gemstone of the same name. This color is darker than royal blue but not as dark as navy blue. It is currently an extremely popular shade in interior design and is being used in a wide range of styles.

Cherry Red
| Updated July 7, 2022 | Published March 13, 2022

Red has been an intense color tone and one of the most popular and saturated of its shades is cherry red. Learning the right use of cherry red will improve the aesthetics of your home and your life quality. Here we’ll learn all about cherry red, how to use and pair it in your home.

What Colors Go with Crimson Red
| Updated November 14, 2023 | Published March 10, 2022

Crimson is a bright shade of red that is synonymous with love, passion, and affection. It can also be considered a brutal or violent color since it is the same shade of red as blood. It is widely used in interior decoration during the holidays as it is a color traditionally associated with festive celebrations.

Colors that Go with Sky Blue
| Updated November 14, 2023 | Published March 9, 2022

Sky blue is a light to medium shade of blue, which is named after the color of the sky on a clear day. Blue, in general, is known to be a calm and tranquil color that puts people at ease and allows them to relax, and the fact that sky blue is associated with the sky on a clear day further accentuates this because a clear sky has the effect of making most people feel serene.

Colors that Go with Blush Pink
| Updated November 14, 2023 | Published March 8, 2022

Blush pink is a color that has descended upon the interior design and fashion world in a big way over the last decade, becoming a mainstay shade. It can be used in so many different ways to achieve different styles, and as a soft and muted shade, it works really well with a wide range of colors. Here we look at how to use blush pink in home decor and which colors it will pair best with.

60 30 10 Color Rule in Decorating
| Updated July 8, 2022 | Published March 8, 2022

When it comes to choosing colors and working out the ratio of colors in the room, there is a simple method that many interior designers follow. This is the 60:30:10 color rule, and it can make your renovation project dramatically easier and also give you professional level results in your home decor.