| Choosing colour schemes for your home can be a | | | | reduce fading and reduce the amount of light coming |
| very daunting prospect for some people! More | | | | through them. Sheer fabrics such as voile and faux |
| especially when you are inspired by a colour and then | | | | silk can also be lined to achieve a delicate look which |
| are disappointed with the final results as the hue or | | | | is less transparent. |
| tone is not quite what you had in mind. | | | | Colour can transform your home into light and airy |
| Paint manufacturers introduced miniature paint sample | | | | places or deeply sensuous and opulent grandeur! |
| pots some years ago as well as the opportunity to | | | | Deep rich colours are ideal for larger sized rooms, |
| mix paint colours to your requirements as a way to | | | | however should be used sparingly to help prevent |
| help reduce 'disasters' for the average DIY person. | | | | the room being turned into a dull and dingy 'hole'. |
| The same principles can also be applied when | | | | Paler tones are great for giving the illusion of more |
| choosing fabrics for window treatments are soft | | | | space and are therefore ideal for small rooms. |
| furnishings. Many high street and online retailers will | | | | Many people are unaware that colour can also |
| supply swatches of fabrics to help you get exactly | | | | influence your moods and many believe that |
| what you want. | | | | inappropriate colours can make you feel ill! Of course, |
| Another great advantage of asking for swatches is | | | | those who follow Feng Shui will be all to aware of |
| that you will also be able to see and feel the quality | | | | the importance of colour to create peace, harmony |
| of the fabric being offered. This can potentially save | | | | and positive energies. |
| you time and more importantly money! | | | | The latest colour trends included tones of yellow and |
| Colour charts are also available for paints and are a | | | | lavender. Both of these colours can be used in |
| good starting point to finding the colour you require, | | | | combination with a wide palette of contrasting |
| after making a decision the next step is to try the | | | | colours as well as white. Try coordinating lime green |
| sample pots and actually paint the colour onto your | | | | with lavender for a chic and stylish look which offers |
| wall. Allow it to dry and revisit to look at the colour | | | | a crisp, clean look to a room or zesty yellow with |
| at different times during the day and evening. The | | | | lime green for a refreshing light and airy feel in |
| colour will no doubt alter as light enters the room at | | | | kitchens and bathrooms. |
| different strengths, watch out for shadow casting | | | | Ooze opulence and sophistication with deep shades |
| and see whether you still like the colour! | | | | of purple coordinated with silver or gold. Team with |
| Again similar principles should be applied with fabric | | | | soft furnishing with faux crystals chandelier and |
| samples for windows. You should give serious | | | | beaded bedside table lamps in either lilac, clear or |
| consideration to having any curtain lined as this will | | | | copper for a regal and majestic look in master |
| not only help them to hang properly the lining will also | | | | bedrooms. |