Harsh Realities

Although it is common to choose a paint color by exactly matching a color from a fabric used on furniture, this rarely works.Use a lighter or darker version of the color instead, or better yet, paint the walls a color not used anywhere else in the room. Remember that paint is your backdrop, just as a blue sky is the backdrop for green foliage.

Decide whether the colors used in your room are warm or cool. Remember to consider the flooring material when planning for color. Warm and cool tones can be present on wood work, fixtures and window treatments as well as the more obvious furniture and walls.

The harsh reality is that most people struggle when mixing warm with cool tones, so why try?

Stick to one and ensure success.