| Figuring out which colors to choose to decorate | | | | are great as long as they are in good condition. |
| your home is the first and biggest step in creating | | | | Things should match. Uniformity and balance is |
| a satisfying environment that embraces you | | | | good. Color choice: Dark blue, usually with white. |
| when you enter your home. | | | | D. I'm quirky and like the unexpected. I don't want |
| When you walk into a furniture store to look for | | | | my home to look like anyone else's. Color choice: |
| a sofa, or a paint store to look at swatches, the | | | | Lavenders and pale purples. |
| color selection can be overwhelming. Where to | | | | E. I like traditional old school, regal formality. Bring |
| begin? There are literally thousands of options. | | | | on Renaissance cathedrals, and pomp & |
| I've found that identifying your 'Color Personality" | | | | circumstance. Color choice: Deep purple. |
| can help you to narrow down your options and | | | | F. Give me sunshine. I want a bright, cheerful, |
| more importantly, come up with the color scheme | | | | pick-me-up house that makes me smile even |
| that matches the mood you want to create. | | | | when I've had a bad day. Color choice: Yellow. |
| Studies have shown that colors actually have | | | | G. Let's get going - I want action! Bold and |
| 'personalities', so if you choose a color that aligns | | | | stimulating, my house should show off my |
| with your personality, you will feel comfortable | | | | creativity and be full of energy. Color choice: Red. |
| and 'at home' in your home. | | | | H. Just let me rest. The outside world is frazzled |
| Study the emotions and statements below to see | | | | enough: when I get home I want to be a peace. |
| which ones suit how you want to feel when you | | | | My home should be quiet, contemplative and |
| walk into your home: | | | | restful. Color choice: Neutrals like white, beige, |
| A. Give me 'zen'. I want to feel like I'm in a | | | | brown, taupe, grey and black. (It's good to add an |
| tranquil garden or spa. I want to feel rejuvenated | | | | occasional 'pop' of color to keep things from being |
| and soothed when I walk through the door. I | | | | bland. This is my personal color scheme, and I use |
| want to feel like I am ready to grow and try new | | | | paprika orangey-red as an accent color with many |
| things. Color choice: Green. Sage green is more | | | | of my accessories). |
| 'spa-like', and lighter greens more outdoor fresh. | | | | When determining your color personality, |
| B. I want to feel cozy and warm. Upbeat with | | | | remember that each room doesn't have to have |
| possibly a bit of country feel. I like mixing the old | | | | the same personality. You can have a restful |
| with the new. Color choice: A small amount of | | | | bedroom and a lively dining room, for example. |
| blue, usually with white or yellow. | | | | Next up: how to marry different personality |
| C. I like things balanced and more formal. Antiques | | | | styles so your house 'flows'. |