Red is energetic, flattering and stimulating. If your project just screams for a dramatic pop of color, dedicate a feature wall to a vibrant red. Alternatively, use a rich red on all walls to create a totally embracing atmosphere. Brighter reds in living rooms can add pizzazz, while darker burgundies can add sophistication. In dining rooms, red creates warmth and an appetizing ambiance. In bedrooms or dens, red is striking and a perfect background for warms woods, metal accents and rich fabrics.

Orange is color in action. It promotes movement and excitement. But don’t let images of glaringly bold construction cones scare you away—this color is a versatile one. Some oranges have the ability to add rich warmth to a room. When they are brighter, they impart a contemporary feel. Darker oranges, like copper tones, take on a more dramatic style. Lighter pastel colors of peach add a soft sense to the space; a mid-tone coral adds freshness to a room. Alternately, a more muted coral provides a calmer feeling for a comfortable environment.

Yellow is resourceful. It encourages spontaneity, has a lightness of spirit and raises alertness levels. Yellow helps to develop a creative atmosphere, which nurtures a sense of freedom. And above all this, yellow looks great almost anywhere. It makes kitchens cheery and bedrooms sunny. Bolder yellows appear contemporary, while less intense yellows that drift toward gold are more traditional. Lighter tints and mid-tones provide warmth, while softer yellows appear more natural with other colors. A good strategy when decorating with this color is to balance stronger yellows with neutrals such as dark browns, beige, black and white.

Green is the color of renewal. It provides a relaxing atmosphere and incorporates the feeling of rejuvenation. The incredible range of green allows you to use it throughout the home, in more ways than one. Stronger greens appear youthful and modern, softer colors are soothing and natural and work like a dream in areas with low light. If you’re considering specific spaces, kitchens are a great space to use a fresh, mint green. In contemporary living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and dens, try using bright green on one feature wall. If a traditional look is your thing, you’ll love all four walls in a muted sage.

Blue is serenity. Think soft waves lapping a shore. Clouds lazily drifting overhead against a brilliant blue sky. Blue will easily create a soothing and harmonious environment. But let’s break it down further. Blues that are deep and dramatic, such as navy, can add a traditional sense of sophistication. Brighter blues convey an upbeat and modern feeling. Cool, mid-tone blues, such as periwinkle, are perfect in a fresh, transitional environment. Grayed blues are more colonial in feel and work well with aged woods and decorative antiques. Light aquas and blues are perfect for bedroom and spa areas.

Violet is an inspirational color that creates a nurturing environment with a sense of balance and purpose. This color can be beautiful when used as a light or mid-tone in bedrooms, bathrooms and study areas or in deeper tones on a feature wall. Red-violets are more passionate because they contain the excitement of red; blue-violets are more spiritual and contain the calming element of blue.

Neutral Colors are extremely versatile and can create a really comfy atmosphere. The beige colors include the warmer shades of off-white, tan, taupe, ivory, oyster, pearl, bronze and brown. The gray color area is considered cooler and includes tones of white, frost, charcoal, slate, graphite, onyx, silver and stone. If you’ve already chosen a lot of strong, bold colors, using off-whites as well can offer balance. The off-whites comprise the full spectrum of color from the pinks to the violets and neutrals. Off-whites can be both warm and cool. Whites have a timeless quality that will work like a dream throughout your home. continuity throughout. We suggest a neutral color or white to provide a uniform appearance.