When it comes to the color schemes that decorate our homes, It turns out that there's a fairly consistent palette we turn to again over the decades. These classic colors are impossible to confine to a particular era, and for good reason
7
Classic Colors We Love to Live With
Blue
Perhaps the most universally loved color, blue calls to mind calming images of sea and sky. Ranging
from powder blue to deep navy, the variety of shades gives homeowners endless
ways to interpret the look. White woodwork, blue-and-white textiles, and
honey-toned woods are favorite pairing combinations.
Red
One of red's best
qualities is its ability to skew dramatic or delicate. Compare a fire-engine red accent wall, for example, with
dainty red-and-white gingham curtains. Whether you use red as a room's main
source of color or simply in accessories, choose a shade that most closely
matches other furnishings in the room.
White
People have long
appreciated white's ability to soothe, which is probably why it stars in color themes for spas.
Try it at home by starting with a white backdrop and then layering bright
colors on top. Feeling bold? Whitewash a room for maximum effect by matching
furniture and accessories to snow-white walls.
Yellow
Cheerful yellow
creates interior spaces where homeowners and guests love to gather, from
welcoming country kitchens to historically inspired living rooms. For the most timeless appearance, avoid
the more intense shades of yellow and opt instead for pale lemon, ocher, or
straw.
Soft White
This almost-white,
almost beige shade sometimes gets a bad rap in the decorating world—too
predictable, some might complain—but it's endured for centuries for a reason.
This flexible neutral works with
many designs, allowing homeowners to style a traditional or modern interior.
Energize the shade with pure white woodwork or a playful mix of colorful
fabrics.
Green
The color of nature, green is a perennial favorite in home design. Its restorative mood can be captured
all across the spectrum, from lighter spring greens to darker shades like
hunter green. This hue looks especially pretty when paired with crisp white
accents.
Gray
While gray has been buzz-worthy in recent years as the neutral of
the moment, it's been a popular decorating choice for decades. From palest fog
to deepest charcoal, gray's many moods pose a challenge to homeowners looking
for the best shade, so try out a few samples before making a final decision on
a room's color.
We all live in color and color makes us happy
