Never forget to reflect who you are.
Personality should always mirror your house, because it is yours. Thus, when choosing from a color palette, always begin with your preferences. It is you who will dwell on the space and probably it is for a long-time period. Choose hues that will give you comfort and satisfaction.
Refine your choices.
When done with your color choices, you may have to refine them to prevent clashes. If it is warmth you want to exude, then go with shades of red and yellow. If you want a cool ambiance, hues of blues are best. You can also achieve classic looks with alternates of whites and blacks.
Always have flexible items that area easy to change and move.
When designing a home, accents are not always provided by paint alone. It should go perfectly with items that are easily movable and changed to alter effects. These items usually include rugs, curtains, lamp shades, throw pillows, slip covers, and table runners.
Stay within your budget.
Budget also plays part when choosing how the colors will change the way your house looks. For complex patterns and shades, you may want to stash some more of your savings. If your budget is restricted, then go for lighter shades and pastel options.
Experiment with laminates and wallpapers.
Aside from paint, you can also achieve sophisticated and beautiful home appeal with the use of laminates and wallpapers. Laminates like those with stamped designs can be easily adhered to tables and other wooden furniture. They can conceal damages from wear and tear too. Wallpapers have complex patterns available which will give your surfaces ornamented styles after using them.
Combine color with the effect of light.
Color and light are inseparable elements. The way a color is seen changes when strike upon by light. The amount of light on a surface bearing some colors will thus change with the absence or presence of light. It may seem that you have used different colors, but in reality, you only used a single color. This is all because of the effect of light - altering the visual perception of the shade and color present.
