Colour blocking In your home
Colour blocking is the use of solid colours in random or geometric patterns to create visual interest. It is used successfully in fashion design, interior design and home accessories. Interior designers have experienced a volume of clients who have chosen colour blocking to bring life and energy into their homes.
Do-it-yourself-ers are finding that they can colour block in their own homes with a little information on how to do the job. Though many people think that colour blocking should only be used in a modern setting, the technique can also be used to bring energy into a traditional home as well.
Colour blocking can be achieved by using solid blocks of complimentary, or contrasting and sometimes even clashing colours. Painting the walls in blocks of colour is one way of colour blocking. But a do-it- yourself homeowner can start a project simply by laying down throw rugs of a solid colour, or of geometric shapes of bright colours. Fabrics, upholstery and art are other choices of colour blocking.
Paint
Neutral colours may be used as background for squares, rectangles or circles of colour. Or a coloured wall with shapes of a complimentary or contrasting colour might be desired. Lines of colour can be placed side by side and follow a horizontal or vertical direction. Horizontal lines of colour tend to visually lengthen a wall and vertical lines make the walls appear taller.
Shapes of colour can be solitary and used as a backdrop for art, or shapes of contrasting colour, grouped together, can stand alone to draw attention. Shapes of clashing colours should be applied to walls of a neutral colour. For a more finished look, large shapes of colour can be outlined in neutral or contrasting shades. Imagination and creativity are helpful, but not absolutely necessary, if care is taken not to overdo the project.
Painting the inside of open shelves in a variety of contrasting shades is a simple and easy method of applying colour blocking. A kitchen backsplash is another option for an easy way to incorporate colour blocking into the home’s design.
Fabrics And Upholstery
Fabrics are used throughout a home in the form of window coverings, furniture upholstery, towels and washcloths, wall hangings, throws and decorative pillows. A choice of window coverings may be roller blinds or roller shades that are not only manufactured in a variety of brightly collared fabrics but also in natural grasses and reeds for a lush textured look. These blinds are durable and may be sheer, to allow light to enter the room, or more densely woven to keep sunlight outside.
An upholstered headboard can bring a splash of colour into the bedroom. Add the same or complimentary colour to the windows and toss some colourful pillows onto the bed, and watch the room come to life. A few bright accessories such as a fabric lampshade can add to the fun of energizing the room. Follow through by using the same colour of towels and washcloths in the adjacent bathroom.
Art
Identical frames surrounding mats of different but contrasting colors can be hung on the same wall to create an eye catching display. Abstract art in a frame that has been painted to match a favourite colour in the piece may be hung on a contrasting coloured wall.
Whether decorating a child’s bedroom or the entire house, colour blocking is a technique that will enliven any living space, and Brenda Lee Designs can help you having the perfect home decoration you always wanted.
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