Tips on Colours & Room Scheming - Wattyl

<strong>Tips</strong> on Colours & Room Scheming
1Test your colours
For a true colour match, collect
colour chips in-store. For best
results, brush out the colour with
a sample pot.
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2Working out schemes
Collect samples of materials used in your
home eg stone, laminate, soft furnishings
and then use the colour swatches you’ve
collected to see how the scheme works.
Testing your colour choice
A sample pot is the perfect way to confirm your final colour
choice. Brush out one square metre of paint and view your colour
at different times of the day. Before making your final choice
check that it coordinates with benchtops, accessories and trims.
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Impact of light
Consider the light your room receives. If its
a cold room or south facing use warmer
tones. Conversely if its a warm room with
plenty of sunshine, go for cooler tones.
Colours you love
Choose colours you love. It’s your
home so it should reflect your
personality. Pick a colour scheme
because you adore it.
7Accent colours
Once you have the main colour of
your room chosen, select your accents
(complementary colours) to add more
fun, energy and interest to your space.
6Sources of inspiration - magazines
Cut out images that you love from your
favourite magazines. You should see a
common theme and colour direction when
you compare your clippings.
9Monochromatic schemes
Monochromatic schemes use a single colour
and vary the shades from deep accents to off
whites. As the colours come from the same colour
‘family’, it gives the room a harmonious feel.
8Testing your colour choice - day and night
Always check your paint colour under
different lighting conditions as the
look of colours can often change from
day to night.
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<strong>Tips</strong> on Colours & Room Scheming
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Painting with bright colours
When painting deep or bright colours, it is recommended to use a grey undercoat to ensure you
achieve the final colour you desire. Using a grey undercoat evens out the appearance of the
paint and reduces the number of coats required. Gives your topcoat maximum hiding power and
richer colour as a result. Ask your in -store paint expert for the recommended undercoat colour.
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Feature wall
Feature walls are an excellent way to introduce a contrasting colour or
effect into your room. Choose either the wall that faces you as you enter
the room or a wall with an interesting angle. Try to avoid walls that have
windows and doors as this will lessen the impact of the feature.
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Creating a designer look
Deep and bold colours are a great way of creating interest and vitality
in your living spaces. To establish which colours to use, create a mood
board or scrap book with your collection of colour chips , and use fabric
from your cushions, carpet swatches or photographs of your furniture.
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Be patient
It’s great to collect paint chips when planning a room, but hold
off making final choices until you’ve developed an overall room
scheme. Paint is available in literally an infinite array of colors
and is the most versatile element of your room decor, the easiest
to change, and the least expensive. Get ideas but make the final
decision after rugs, wallpaper, and fabrics are finalised.
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Know the lingo
Primary colour: Red, yellows and blues are
primary while secondary colours are those
mixed with primaries (for example,mixing
primary colours blue and yellow makes the
secondary colour of green).
Complementary colours: Colours directly
opposite each other on the colour wheel.
Accents: a colour from an opposite end of the
spectrum which highlights the main colour,
usually by contrasting with it.
Tint: A colour made with added white.
Shade: A colour made with black added to it.