Get comfy with colour

First steps

Think about what you would like to achieve. Having a clear goal like making a space lighter or cosier will help.

Consider the colours you love and how they make you feel. Do you have a favourite colour that you always wear? That might be a good place to start. Whether you love warm, rustic tones or identify more with floaty, romantic pinks and delicate pastels you want to pick a colour scheme that you will love and enjoy.

Creative combinations

A colour wheel is a great tool for selecting colour combinations, particularly useful if you need colours which will coordinate with an existing item such as a carpet or sofa.

With a colour wheel you can experiment with ideas and types of colour scheme.

Do you want to go for a monochromatic scheme, selecting different tones of the same colour? This can be a great approach for creating a clean, modern looking space. Try selecting three different tones of the same colour and then to create a feeling of space try using the darkest on the skirting the mid-tone on the wall and the lightest shade for the ceiling.

Harmonious colour schemes are another option. Choosing colours which sit next to each other on the colour wheel will always create schemes that work. Harmonious colour schemes can range from neutral to bright and bold depending on the depth of the colours you choose.

The other option is to go for contrast. Colours which sit opposite to each other on the wheel are often referred to as complementary. Using the colour wheel will give the confidence to choose colour combinations which are bold but you know will work together. Definitely worth playing around with and perfect if you are looking for something bold and dramatic.

Get a feeling for it

At Earthborn we always think that starting with the type of mood you would like to create in a room is a great way to achieve your desired look and a room that makes you feel exactly as you wanted.

To make picking paint colours easier we have created a mood picker which will generate a choice of colour palettes that match your chosen mood. Try it. It might even give you some ideas and paint colour combinations that you love but would never have thought of. If all else fails take a look at our inspiration section or our social media platforms for some lovely ideas and beautiful examples of finished rooms.