t depends on what's the basic color u r going to deal with , is any one ask himself the relation between light & pigment color systems or basics ? cause these two systems integrates with each other to produce a different color concepts also schemes . red TOSHIBA PA3451U-1BRS PABAS067,Battery For PA3383 TOSHIBA Satellite PA3383U-1BRS 12cells,TOSHIBA SATELLITE M65 BATTERY PA3431U-BRS PABAS068 is a basic light color , yellow is a basic pigment color - so its a complicated matter but we must understand color to be easy to deal with . otherwise using color at any space depends on many factors each space has its unique individuality in every part of , also - any opinion dealing with choosing colors its an individual one . it might be due to experience whict is common . but not due to update understanding of color acting , sience , influences , systems , combinations ......etc.

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Michelle, Did you ever make a decision with your color scheme regarding your yellow couch?

I'm trying to completely finish at least 1 room in our home! I have a love for sunflowers, and I'm trying to come up with a color or colors (thinking of colorwashing the walls) that would compliment my sunflower decorations in the room. I was thinking of colorwashing in yellow, but not sure if that's too much yellow. Should I go with greens or beiges. I'm having a terrible time choosing colors. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Mardie
I would probably look at using a color similar, or a tone darker than the walls for the picture frames, and the vases, I would do a flower arrangement using the colors in your accent chair, you could make them a bit brighter if youwant.
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I'm going for a clean look. I've recently purchased an ivory color couch, and accent chair with multiple strips through out (green, orange, cream, taupe)and a coffee table with 4 square pieces of smoked black glass on top. All three pieces have black legs. My carpet is olive green (looks nice with the accent chair). I now have black art, but no longer want it on my walls (looking for some abstracts with colors in my living room). However, what colors should the frames of these prints be? Black, light tan, cream? Also, I have two huge floor vases cream with a stone base (one taller than the other) which I'm using as my focal point, but thier in the corner just sitting there bland. How can I bring these out? I've just painted my walls a light beige. Help!!!fast

Hi there I have bought a Bright and bold sunflower yellow leather sofa, chair and oversized ottoman for my new living room. I also have blonde hardwood floors and wanted to buy an area rug for the room. Was just curious what color schemes I could go with the give me a contemporary look. I need a paint color for the wall and also a color scheme for my accessories.

 i have forest green sofa i need help to pick a color for the walls it very hard to fine a good color

I've finished a course in interior design and now I have registed a business name to do some work. I've put an ad in the local directoy and I'm now scared. I know all the basics to interior design but when I think about someone hiring me to decorate I get butterflies in my tummy. I don't want to look like an idiot or that I don't Know what I'm talking about. I want to know if anyone can give me advice on how to deal with my first client and what should I take with me when I turn up? They didn't teach me the business side of interior design only the talking to clients.

I would like to do a bold feature wall in my 4x5mtr west facing family room but as the only wall without windows and doors is on the north wall I feel it may enclose the room to much (4x4). I am happy with the brown based yellow on the other walls as it blends well with the pine floor and timber archs. Maybe I could paint the ceiling and above the picture railing white to reflect light. suggestions welcome

As an interior designer, I think that you should start with an object of art, such as a sculpture, painting or a favorite fabric. This will give a starting point for the color scheme. If you want to start fresh, have your designer help you with the new color sceme. It should reflect you & your lifestyle.

My theory is a little different than what I have read. I choose three colors for example gold, red and green. I then put sage green on the living room walls, some red in the rug, neutral furniture with accent pillows with all three colors. In the dining room (adjoining) I might put a light shade of the sage and use gold chair covers. The window treatments would have all three colors in them. Kitchen might be gold walls with red pots and pans and some green in the backsplash. Mostly gold in the bedroom with red accent pillows. Co-ordinate the bathroom with all neutral tile and use the towels and rugs to tie the colors in.

it depends on what's the basic color u r going to deal with , is any one ask himself the relation between light & pigment color systems or basics ? cause these two systems integrates with each other to produce a different color concepts also schemes . red is a basic light color , yellow is a basic pigment color - so its a complicated matter but we must understand color to be easy to deal with . otherwise using color at any space depends on many factors each space has its unique individuality in every part of , also - any opinion dealing with choosing colors its an individual one . it might be due to experience whict is common . but not due to update understanding of color acting , sience , influences , systems , combinations ......etc.

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I think the base color should be neutral like ivory or cream. Then depending on what look one wants to achieve (Modern or Victorian), one can vary the color combinations for each room.

For instance, I would love a bright kitchen with sunflower yellow teamed up with light wood like beech. Or how about earthy shades like burnt red, amber, olive green, copper artifacts, wooden furniture etc. for a cozy living room?

it is a good idea to use a base colour, but if used throughout it adds to effect of continuity and spaciousness.i preffer to chose a neutral calm colour on the walls and flooring and then continue either of them throughtout the house to link spaces togather. colour is added either as accents on feture walls and accessories. even the sofas i choose are mainly a light neutral colour and the i pep it up with luxurious throws and tonning cussions. these kind of schemes allow for flexibility as u can change them from time to time , season to season, withought burning a hole thru ur pocket.

The basic colour could be very near to white being any shade. I prefer off white. with the false ceiling white. The furniture (wood) can be venge imean dark so that it gets highlighted if wanted. Then the flooring can be again off white but with a bit darker shade than hte wall colour.The coming to the artefacts you can have all your colour choice for smaller things.

My views are that it is best to choose one color as your base color for the scheme of your home and then start to use variations of it. For example forest green may be your main color as it is your sofa color, then you could use cream walls and curtains with forest green tiebacks, lamp shades, and introduce another colour like red for example and scatter that in the room, then the next room the kitchen for example you could use timber cabinetry and a forest green tile splashback and continuing with the cream walls, then the dining room, could simply use green on the dining chair fabric and have gold as the predominant color for curtains and table cloths etc. The bathroom can be white and use blue white and green striped towels to introduce color.
Then you continue this way throughout the house.
Sometimes the one color is achieved by simply picking a colored carpet.
I would love to hear some other ideas of using multiple colors successfully.