Choosing the right colour scheme for your home can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! In this blog post, we’ll go through 5 simple tips on how to choose the perfect colours for your home.

Consider your favourite colours

So, you know the colours that you like to look at. But do they make you feel happy and relaxed, sad, or angry? Or energised? Sick or nauseous? The answers to these questions will give a better indication of what kind of mood your favourite colour sets for you.

Colour is an important part of our lives, and it influences us daily. For example, we can be drawn to the colour orange because it reminds us of our favourite fruit. We don’t always realise how much colour affects our moods, but it does.

It is also important to understand what colours mean in different cultures and how they are used. For example, red is associated with a celebration in Western culture but mourning in Eastern cultures.

Take a look at some of our projects, you may find some inspiration for your own colour scheme.

Consider natural light

Choosing the right colours for your home is very important. It’s not just about looking good; it should also be about feeling good. There are many different factors to consider when choosing paint colours, but one of the most important is natural light. Natural light can make or break a room; if you have too much or not enough then it will look dull and gloomy respectively.

To choose an effective colour scheme that complements natural light, you need to consider where and when sunlight comes into your house during each season: do you get direct sunlight throughout the year? How long does it last? Is there any shade? These are all questions that need answering so that you can select paint colours accordingly.

Choose colours that complement your home's architecture

If your home is more traditional, you can use the colour palettes that are typical of those styles. For example, if you have a cottage-style house with white siding and green shutters, then choose warm colours like yellows and reds. These will invite comfort into your space while also creating a sense of warmth that feels welcoming.

On the other hand, if your home is more modern (think: of lots of glass windows), then consider using cooler tones like blues or greens—colours that reflect nature’s beauty outside without being too cold or sterile.

Choose colours based on how they will complement each other within one room rather than having them blend throughout each room in an entire house; this could make for an unpleasing effect due to the lack of contrast between rooms and a lack of cohesiveness in general.

Use colour to highlight your favourite pieces or area of your home

If you’ve been lucky enough to find a piece of furniture that has become a focal point for the room, why not use it as inspiration for the colour scheme? If you love the way the dining table sets off your beautiful China collection, then consider painting one wall in the same shade. Perhaps you have some gorgeous artwork hanging on another wall or even a large window with an amazing view outside.

Use this as inspiration for choosing colours that will highlight it and bring it out even more in its own right.

Consider the mood you want to create

You should also consider the type of mood you want to create with your colour scheme. The mood is not just about the colours you choose, but also how those colours interact with each other and what other elements are present (lighting, furniture, artwork). For example, dark colours can create a cosy feeling whereas light ones can make a space feel fresh and clean.

The most important thing when choosing any colour scheme is knowing what it’s going to look like in your home. So, if you’re thinking about painting walls or repainting existing ones, try doing some mock-ups using paint samples or samples of wallpaper or fabric that have been printed on paper. This will give you an idea of how different shades will look together before committing to anything permanent!

To choose the right colours for your house, make a plan, consider the architecture and furniture you have and think about what mood you want to create.

Once you have considered all these things, it will be much easier to decide as to what colour scheme you want for your home. Fill out our contact form or give us a call on 08 9209 3141 if you’re looking for any advice or help with home renovations. We’re happy to assist.