Color Scale

We have the ability to alter our spaces through color… especially the scale or size of our rooms. Light colors and dark colors will make rooms appear differently… let’s review some examples.

Light Room / Warm Color

This dining area shows the use of a light and warm color… The paneling is treated with a warm golden cream. It illuminates this space – and creates the look of a natural glow of light. Other features in this space… such as the light, painted tone of the furniture keeps the entire room luminous and shimmering.

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Light Room / Cool Color

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This quiet sitting area is treated with a light color as well… but in this case, it is a cool color that adds a breezy quality to the space. It provides the feeling of freshness and radiance. Remember that cool colors recede away from us – making a space feel larger.

Dark Room / Warm Color

We now move to the darker side… now we have a much more somber feeling… yet the application works beautifully. This bedroom incorporates a warm, blue-based burgundy color for resonant drama. The warmth of the color makes the wall area feel as if it is advancing towards us… sort of wrapping us up with warmth.

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Dark Room / Cool Color

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Continuing on our exploration of dark colors… we look to a cool, dark color in this contemporary living area… this room illustrates the use of a deep slate color which adds sophistication. The cool color, though dark, still recedes away from us… adding depth and a dimension of distance.