For some, choosing a color palette is a frightening endeavor?but it shouldn?t be! Color is meant to enhance the architecture and design of your home, and it can do wonders to improve your home?s aesthetics, when used correctly.

Below are a few tips that we?re sure will help you in your color scheming.

The colors you wear are a good indication of the colors you like?and, you already know you look good in them. Don?t paint a room orange if it that color doesn?t complement your skin tone, you?ll wind up looking tired and washed out in it. Instead, use your closet as a starting point for color selection.

If you have upholstered furniture or a large, patterned area rug that you really love, pull colors from the patterned pieces in your possession to create your color palette.

This is perhaps the easiest ?rule? to follow. Use color in your home like it appears in nature?with the ground being the darkest, the walls containing a variety of medium hues, and the ceiling being the lightest surface in your home. Since most ceilings are white, it?s likely that you already have the last part taken care of.

There are several online resources available to you, like thedesign seedspalette search. On their website, pick a color to start with, and search the website for palettes containing that color. Or, simply browse their palettes according to theme.

There?s a world of information available on the many reasons why we all need to take a moment to chill out. As a society, we?re living increasingly fast-paced lives, and that?s why it?s incredibly important not only to make time for relaxation, but also ? to make space for relaxation.

Creating a relaxing space is easy when you know what kinds of dcor have been proven to reduce stress. So, take a moment, and a deep breath, to read the stress-busting best practices we?ve outlined below.

Both designers and psychologists alike agree that blues and greens have the most calming effects. Blues, for example, are very soothing, while different shades of green help to balance mood. Sage green is said to be particularly kindly, and is used in hospitals, test centers, and television stations to ease nerves and assuage harsh emotions.

Calming Blue Living Room

Mood-Balancing Green Shades

Clutter is directly proportional to peace of mind. The more cluttered your space is, the less peace you will find there.

The Less Clutter, The Better

When creating a space to relax in, pick a comfy piece of furniture to sit or lie down on, add a few of your favorite things (perhaps a book or an electric tea kettle), and streamline any additional dcor. Pick a few natural elements like flowers or shells to add?maybe even a water feature?and keep the rest of your dcor to a minimum.

Soft textures will help to soften your mood. Consider soft carpeting for your space, or if you already have a ceramic or tile floor, purchase a cozyarea rugto rest your feet on.

Cozy Area Rug

Think about all the elements that contribute to your home design so you can achieve the look you want. Pay attention to the way features like your window treatments and your floor interact with each other and find the right balance in color, patterns, and textures. Keep reading to find out what custom shutters can do for your home.

Custom shutters are beautiful, versatile, and practical, so they?ll have a real impact on your home. Palm Beach custom shutters are resistant to ultraviolet rays, so they won?t wear out due to sun exposure. They?re also durable enough to last for a long time without chipping or warping. You can expect your new window treatments to create a warmer and more inviting space when they?re open, and give you more privacy and less natural light when you close them. If you need adaptable window treatments that make your home more fashionable and functional, consider custom shutters.

If you?re not quite happy with your flooring, it might be time for a renovation. When it?s done right, laminate flooring installation can change the way you enjoy your space. Watch this video and see how Congoleum flooring transformed this home.

When the time came to find a kitchen flooring material, Ana Mayer was excited to choose Congoleum. It looks like wood flooring, but it?s much easier to take care of because you can get it wet. Spills are easy to clean, which is an important factor to consider in the kitchen. Congoleum flooring is quiet to walk on and can hold up under rambunctious kids and pets.

On our blog, you?ll find information on soft and hard-surface flooring, tips for decorating your home, fun projects to do yourself or with family, and information on special events in your neighborhood.

Happy reading!