Fear of Color?
Find Your Style With This Easy Color
Guide!
by DINA BURKE
One of the trickiest aspect of a DIY design makeover is
COLOR. Many people really fret over this one --and for good reason! They
ask themselves, "Will it be what I like? Will it go with everything? Will
it match? Does it have to match? What if I get one piece of furniture here and
another one there- how will I know if it will look good?"
If you have had any of these thoughts rattling in your brain you
are not alone!
Color is a Part of Style
The best way to overcome 'Fear of Color' is to have a system for
identifying colors that play well together. Colors do not live in a void
all by themselves. Color is very much a part of style. One way
of finding your color preferences is by identifying style categories that
resonate with you. Think of an English Country Cottage and it is very
doubtful the colors that come to mind would be black leather and stainless
steel, right? OK technically those are surfaces or textures and not
just a color, but you get the idea
Color Analysis, not Color Paralysis!
With this color guide, you will be able to find different
style categories, and with that find one that is your favorite or pretty close
to it. Check out the style categories below to find your favorite style!
Here's How:
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Each style category offers you a color guide with 5 main
color combinations. Pick your style category.
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Pick the main color you like best
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The secondary colors will be sure to coordinate
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All of these paint colors are Benjamin Moore paints
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These paint swatches are also useful in coordinating colors for
fabrics furnishings rugs and wall-covering
STYLE CATEGORY 1: MID- CENTURY MODERN SOPHISTICATE TM
This style embraces clean lines and whimsy using hard
surfaces and neutral colors. So If you like simplicity, clean lines, not
a lot of fuss, this is a good choice for you. The browns could be in the
texture of leather, herringbone, paired with the camels and
flinty grays and blues as the background.
photo from Dina Burke Interior Design LLC
STYLE CATEGORY 1: MID- CENTURY MODERN SOPHISTICATE TM
This style embraces clean lines and whimsy using hard
surfaces and neutral colors. So If you like simplicity, clean lines, not
a lot of fuss, this is a good choice for you. Another color combination in this
style category is the rich tandoori and
carriage red colors which are a good contrast to some of the lighter neutrals.
photo from Dina Burke Interior Design LLC
STYLE CATEGORY 2:
COSMOPOLITAN GLAMOR TM
This style embraces minimal embellishment in cool glassy
materials using reflection for a splash of glamor punctuated with
small hits of bright colors on a neutral canvas. It's a bit high style
and dramatic and if that is the look you are seeking this is another color
interpretation of this style category.
photo from House Beautiful
STYLE CATEGORY 2: COSMOPOLITAN GLAMOR TM
This style embraces minimal embellishment in cool glassy
materials using reflection for a splash of glamor punctuated with
small hits of bright colors on a neutral canvas.
photo from Dina Burke Interior Design LLC
STYLE CATEGORY 3: CASUAL CHARM TM
This style is similar to shabby chic, retro, or country cottage,
and uses comfortable furnishings, cheerful easygoing colors and bright
patterns. Here is one color combination for this popular style category.
photo from BH&G
STYLE CATEGORY 3: CASUAL CHARM TM
This style is similar to shabby chic, retro, or country cottage,
and uses comfortable furnishings, cheerful easygoing colors and bright
patterns. Here is another color combination for this popular style
category using a dark wall.
photo from BH&G
STYLE CATEGORY 4: WORLDLY TRADITIONAL TM
This style embraces clean lines contrasted with earthy
antiques, unique travel collections. Intricate tribal rug patterns
embrace activity through traditional colors on a canvas of neutral colors.
photo from Dina Burke Interior Design LLC
STYLE CATEGORY 4: WORLDLY TRADITIONAL TM
This style embraces clean lines contrasted with earthy antiques,
unique travel collections. Intricate tribal rug patterns embrace activity
through traditional colors on a canvas of neutral colors. These are
classic blue and tan color combinations that will work just about anywhere.
photo from Dina Burke Interior Design LLC
You can use any of these style categories or colors to get you
over your fear of color! Terrific--you can get started now! First though, a little conversation, ok? Which of these color combinations speak to you?
Which style is your favorite? What has worked for you? Is there one you will be using right
away? Leave a comment below and join
in…I'd love to hear from you!
About the Author: Dina Burke is an
author, interior design professional, entrepreneurial visual strategist and
problem solver, and founder of Dina Burke's
DIY Room Makeover TM. Visit her
site today at
http://dinaburkeinteriors.com or just
click on the link below for her *free* 'Top Designer Tools Guide'that
she uses to design beautiful rooms. http://dinaburkeinteriors.com/my-top-5-designer-secrets-revealed