Basic Color Theory: Decorating with Color

Peyton Lambton explains basic color theory and how to use colors to transform a room. One thing that she hears from folks all the time is that they want to add more color to their home, but they are afraid of overdoing it. Have no fear, she’ll show you foolproof steps for combining color in your home. Peyton loves the color blue and she thinks it should be in every bedroom, since it is calming and tranquil. Here are three different ways to incorporate blue into your home’s decor with three unique color palettes.
First, you should follow the 60-30-10 rule. This rule simply means that the room should be broken into 60% of a dominant color, 30% of a secondary color, and 10% of an accent color. Let’s get started! First, the cool & monochrome palette. This palette is made of several shades of the same color, from soft to super saturated tones. A monochromatic palette works well in any room, but it is especially calming in cool blues for the bedroom. To pull this look off, be sure to find a balance of the various shades of blue; from the bedding, to the table lamps, and the wall art to pillows. Roughly 60% is the medium blue, while the dark blue makes up 30% of the room, and the lightest blues are 10%. Next, try complementary colors. If you have watched my other videos, you might know that orange and blue is my go-to color scheme. These colors are opposite on the color wheel, like red and green or yellow and purple, which also go well together. Tip! If you plan on painting, she’d recommend painting a sample on a large wall and checking in to see how the color looks at various times of the day—in the bright morning sun, the direct afternoon light, and the warm after-dinner sunset. Lastly the analogous color palette includes the most colors. Analogous colors are next to each other on the color wheel, such as red, purple, and blue. Peyton recommends selecting select up to six colors that are next to each other on the color wheel for this look, but no more than six. Many people choose this type of palette because it showcases all of their favorite colors. Add neutral hues to balance the space, or go bold for a dramatic look. We hope you learned something and feel ready to incorporate colors into your decor! Thanks for watching! Find these products and more at Wayfair.com!

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