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We are all compelled to follow the so-called “interior color rules”, e.g. B. to avoid pairing more than three colors in a room or not using beige, as the room may look boring.
The truth is that interior color schemes are a matter of personal preference and all of these directions are nothing more than interior design color myths that need to be resolved.
Before considering any of these, think about which palette you really like and how you are comfortable at home. After all, even rules have exceptions every now and then, don’t they?
But what are the biggest misconceptions about interior design colors? Let’s check them out and get rid of them once and for all:
Myth: Small rooms don’t benefit from dark colors
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Finding a small room with dark colors is really difficult as designers tell their clients that this palette could make the room appear smaller.
However, this depends on the amount of light in the room, which makes even the smallest rooms look huge and clear. You can even use lacquer and gloss paints to make the space more open and create a nicer ambience.
Myth: The only function of blue is calming
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Blue isn’t just one shade, is it? For example, you can choose sky blue to make the place more energetic, and keep turquoise and ocean blue for more relaxed environments, such as the bedroom.
Silver blue makes for the most elegant and modern shade of blue, while midnight and similarly deep tones are bolder and can convey more meaningful messages.
Myth: There are colors that just can’t work well together (have you tried pink and orange?)
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How can you know how colors are growing together if you don’t try them out beforehand? Most of the time, it’s the unexpected and unusual combinations that grab the most attention and turn into trends.
It doesn’t have to mean that colors have to blend together seamlessly – unlike each other, they can create a different flow of energy and make the place more fun and interesting.
So don’t be afraid to take a futuristic approach and find the colors that you like.
Myth: The ceilings have to be white to make the room appear more open
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Indeed, white is the color that performs the art of reflecting light and visually enlarging the space, which is why it is often used on both ceilings and walls.
When the ceiling is white, the viewer is simultaneously looking up and perceiving the place as bigger than it is, but an interesting architectural solution and a sharper color can make it much more interesting.
This is especially true for barrel vaults and coffered ceilings – the result is simply stunning!
Myth: White is not a suitable choice for the kitchen area
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If you had decided to follow the kitchen’s advice, you would likely use as much of the hunger and appetite color, namely red, in your kitchen interior as possible. In fact, if you ask us, you can avoid it altogether.
White is a delicate color, but that doesn’t mean you should forget about it when decorating your kitchen. Instead, you can still use white cabinets, tiles, or countertops, but offset the immaculate atmosphere they create with splashes of warm color, soothing hardwood elements, patterned fabrics, etc.
Myth: Completely white walls will bore the viewer
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A room with white walls is dated and looks empty and not well maintained, they say. The truth is that white is as versatile as possible – you can use it as a background for literally any color and pattern.
For example, white walls make for perfect dark furniture, hanging wall art galleries, and fresh floral decorations. Basically, the result you get in the end is more cheerful than boring.
Myth: if the palette is neutral, it has to be beige, cream, or gray
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Definitely not! All colors found in nature have their neutral tones, including green and blue. Neutral is just a word for softer and calming shades that tend towards gray rather than black, not specific color sets that you should be using.
Myth: Dark rooms feel depressing
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Lighting means the world for the feeling that your interior evokes, that’s more than obvious.
Therefore, a dark furniture setting in a small room can have a cave effect, but only if there is no window or no source of light in the room.
You can even strike an interesting balance between lighter trim and furniture and darker floors to make the place warm and inviting.
Myth: There has to be a different color for every room
In terms of design, this is a very good example of color abuse that you should definitely avoid. It is a good idea to make rooms different and give them their own personality, but that doesn’t mean you should go so far as to eliminate every difference between them.
The thing is, excessive and excessive use of colors (especially contrasting ones) can make the interior scheme completely pointless and illogical.
The best way is to pick just a few colors and try to match both your furniture and accessories to them.
Myth: Pink and blue are the only colors that you should consider for nursery and nursery
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Yes, but no more. You can add literally any color to your child’s room depending on your and their personal preferences. This is the most important criterion to consider and not a tradition or color rule.
Myth: Monochromatic schemes make the room uninviting
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The power of contrast from pure black and white settings can indeed be overwhelming and uncomfortable. Therefore, try to combine them with subtle patterns and use them without strict limits.
Neutral colors can be a smart choice here, especially when tan or gray are added in small potions to create harmony in the monochrome space. In this way, the entire interior becomes more relaxed and complementary.
Myth: Dark ceilings appear lower
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With the right approach, dark ceilings can even look taller instead of lower.
When the walls and paneling are painted a lighter color, they face the dark ceiling, creating a visual distance between them and the illusion that the ceiling is slowly disappearing over them.
Myth: pastel colors are feminine
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As color psychology says, each color and nuance has a specific connotation and can be associated with a different emotion.
For example, one of the most common beliefs is that darker shades are masculine and lighter and softer feminine.
However, this saying doesn’t stop you from using pastel shades to make your space fabulous or skipping your favorite furniture color just because someone says it is more feminine.
With more saturation, both sexes look absolutely stunning.
Myth: Colors should only be chosen during the day
This myth holds that colors are best seen during the day, but there are many other factors to consider when it comes to interior colors.
You need to know what this color looks like when exposed to natural and artificial light to decide how much of it to bring in and how that will affect your final take.