The right color combinations can be one of the most effective ways to give a room design appeal, whether that's with layered neutrals or highly contrasting shades. However, successfully decorating with color combinations is all down to balancing colors to ensure harmony within a room. Failing to do so can result in a space that's either overwhelmed by competing colors, or on the other hand, flat and lacking in interest.
So, what are the best ways to create that work well together? We asked interior designers for their secrets, and have rounded up the top five to always follow, for every room in the home. As you'll soon see, we reference color theory a lot here, since it's generally how designers inform their color choices. Before fully understanding how to pair colors successfully, it's worth familiarising yourself with the to grasp the fundamentals.
'Creating cohesive color combinations and pairings involves understanding basic color theory, balance, and harmony,' advises interior designer Cinzia Moretti, Creative Director at . 'To get yourself familiar with colors I always advise you to start with the color wheel, which is a useful tool if you want to learn how colors are divided.' 'Once you familiarize yourself with it you can learn how to create complementary, analogous, and split-complementary color schemes.
' When pairing colors, there are generally two ways to go. The first is to create an analogous scheme, grouping colors that sit next to each other on the color wheel .