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Color blind Color matching is not an easy task, and in the realm of interior design and decoration, improper coordination can sometimes lead to costly fixes. The safest way to colorcoordinate home decor is to start with a neutral base. That way, any color you would like as accents, whether subtle or vibrant, can work well. Accents are more flexible in that they can be changed after a while to different colors; if you are the type to try something new every once in a while, your accents should best compliment colors
With the modern-day open floor plan, having colored walls stops the line of sight.
like white, off-white, gray, brown or black. “My all-time favorite color combination is anything with neutral tones,” said Austin Grant, owner of Grey By Grant. “Using neutral tones in your home allows for a clean design and is fitting for any time of the year.” Furthermore, neutral tones really allow homeowners to go all out with their accent colors. A splash or orange or a bright teal will not look oppressed against a beige wall. And when you are dealing with a black backdrop,
virtually any color under the sun will be highlighted. “Neutral tones allow you to easily change your accent colors when your mood changes,” Grant said. For different home styles, Grant had several recommendations. Subtle and isolated homes can have a nice color theme of aqua, black and white. For the more traditional homes in rural areas, warm white, nude and cream will maintain a classy look. Modern homes with bold personalities tend to work with
more stand-out colors. Red, lime green and turquoise can all make great choices, as long as they are paired with white, gray, charcoal or cream colors, Grant said. A word of caution from Grant: because of Guam’s tropical weather and heat, it is best not to go with dark color combinations, like black and maroon or dark brown. Too many dark tones in a home can retain heat and make a home feel uncomfortable. A good rule of thumb is that for every dark color, have at least one light color to pair it with. p
