Decorating: Choosing your true colors

A person's choice of color for their home depends on many things; trends, childhood influences, etc. Try using color which match your taste and sense of style. When it comes to using colors that aren't going to be replaced often, choose a neutral color. Reserve the more daring or trendy colors for your accessories, such as rugs, pillows and art, because these can be changed cheaply. If you cannot decide upon a color then simply chose a color, which will match with your furniture and curtains. If you want to try out some bright and vivacious colors then listed below are a few colors, which are trendy and vivid.

Coloring your House
Red expresses excitement, high energy, warmth and vibrancy. It is the strongest of all colors. It is a very stimulating and active color. It would be a beautiful color for an entrance hall or lobby. Warm reds are also inviting and intimate in the dining room.

Green represents nature, growth and relaxation. It is a soothing color and may remind us of rebirth. Green goes with almost any color and in its darker and more neutralized shades can be used as a neutral. A green kitchen feels fresh and clean.

Pink hints at trustworthiness, happiness, youth and sweetness. Pink is a very complementary color to skin tones and is an ideal color for the bath room.

Blue reflects a calm, restful and relaxing environment. Blue is one of the most popular colors and tints of blue will make a room appear more spacious.

Yellow represents happiness and optimism, however vivid and light tints can appear even brighter and more glaring than white. Yellow is an excellent color to use in a room that does not receive any natural daylight or in a dark hallway.

Brown conveys contentment and comfort. It is a subtle and masculine color and would be a perfect choice for a library.

Purple is a regal color, which can denote nobility, dignity and luxury. Deep purple or plum is a wonderful color to have in a guest room to make your visitors feel like they are getting the "royal treatment."

Orange symbolizes spirit, warmth, comfort and action. Orange would be pleasing in a family room, but, an extremely vivid shade of orange can be tiring when used over a large surface.

Taupe communicates conservative thinking and is considered a very sophisticated color. A taupe living room will appear rich and glowing.

White implies virtue, purity, cleanliness, spaciousness and innocence. White rooms tend to be very dramatic and create a feeling of quiet luxury. A master bedroom with large amounts of white could become your oasis from a hectic world.

Gray depicts a sedate, neutral and composed environment. Gray is a very appropriate color to use in a home/office office.

Of course, there are many different shades and tints of each of the previous colors and each will have it's own distinct personality. Designers should base their color selections on how their client feels about a particular color. A room filled with bright vivid colors may energize one person; another person may find the intense hues tiring.

So ultimately it boils down to one thing is how well you adapt to a color and which is the color you want to live with and with which you are comfortable. Color scheme basically highlights the personality of a person and whatever color you choose should identify with your personality.