The Use Of Colour
Changing fashions
and greater mobility create frequent changes o colour in our domestic
environment.
The most efficient
and economical way to change colour is to use paint.It is important
to choose colours wisely and with some thought.
Ask one of
our colour consultants at Dumaster to help you realise a harmonious
scheme for your home, office or building. |
Professional Tips on the use of colour
- Interiors
- Be aware of the direction the areas face. Generally, use cool
colours for rooms facing North and warm colour facing South.
- Always test
colours in the area to be painted. Sample pots are an inexpensive
solution and are readily available. View painted sample boards
at different times of the day and under artificial light at night.
- Colour Schemes
can begin with furnishing fabric or ar work as a starting point.
- Treat small
rooms with single light colour, using strong colours as accents.
This adds a spacious feel to the room.
- Metallic's
should be seen as colours - a warm colour scheme is complemented
by warm coloured accessories such as brass, copper or gold.
- Cool colour
schemes are best suited to cool metal ics such as stainless steel
and silver.
- Primary colours
used to create brightness and a stimulating effect work best with
natural tones - particularly whites
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- Primary colours
work best in sunny North facing rooms, they can look somber. Yellow,
for instance needs strong light to look bright.
- When ceiling
colour is to appear the same colour as walls, the ceiling paint
should be tinted to 50% its strength because more light is seen
on walls and the same colour may appear darker on the ceiling.
- Carpets are
ont changed as often as wall colour. Paint walls a light version
of the existing carpet colour. This enhances the floor surface,
gives the room a lighter lift and creates unity.
- Using gloss
paint in dark rooms will add brightness as the gloss reflects
available light.
- Matt paint
is excellent for use on rough surfaces as it allows the eye to
travel freely over the surface and register colour rather than
texture.
- Large Rooms
often need colour breaks such as a change in wall colour to create
interest.
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