Nowadays there is far more confidence felt about the idea of using colour in the home. Homeowners recognise that a neutral colour scheme can have an uninspired effect on the home. However, moving away from neutral shades can often be difficult. The interior of our homes affects how we feel, too. In fact, our emotions are linked to the environment around us, both outdoors and indoors. The colours outside can delight us, help us to be calm and relaxed, yet the idea of bringing them indoors can cause us to panic.

Let’s take a step-by-step look at what you can do to bring colour into your home without being afraid of the results.

Define your vision

It is a good idea to start by considering the vision and mood, that you want to create within your indoor space. Think about the feelings and emotions that you might want to evoke with the colours you are thinking about. Perhaps you want something that is tranquil and calming. Or, maybe you prefer something energetic and vibrant.

Consider colour psychology

Think about the basics of colour psychology. These suggest that different colours are responsible for evoking different emotions. Blue is said to evoke serenity and calmness, whilst red is more commonly the colour of passion and energy. When you understand these associations, it can help you to make a better decision on the mood you hope to achieve.

Create a colour scheme that brings confidence

Based on both of the above points you can now consider creating a colour scheme. This should include a primary colour and several colours that are complementary or analogous. Don’t pick colours that clash or are overwhelming.

Think about the space

When considering a colour scheme, you should think about the space that you are designing. This should include things like the size of the room, the natural lighting, the furniture and also the purpose of the room. There are some colours that work better in certain space than others. Make sure that you are choosing those that complement the environment you are creating.

Research

If you are not sure what colours to opt for then do some research. This might mean looking at magazines, browsing interior design pages online or looking in interior design books. Real life examples can help you to see how different colours work with each other and in different environments. This will ultimately help to give you more confidence in your choices.

Sample some colours

When you have your colour scheme in mind get samples of paint and swatches you need to place these in the room under different lighting and look at them at different times of the day, this will ensure that if you don’t like the colour under certain conditions, you will see it before you complete the room. Whilst you are doing this it is a good idea to think about the long-term appeal of the colours, if they are on trend will you still be happy with them in a few years. If you are not sure, then they might be better added to the room as accessories that are easier to change, which can be helpful if you are renting.

Conclusion

Once you have considered all of these factors and are happy with the colours that you have chosen you’ll have achieved colour confidence. Then, the next step is to trust all of the work that you have done and begin adding your colours.