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Posted: 29 July 2009 by Metricon Homes
Colour is an extraordinary thing. Your choice of colours can actually make a room look larger, smaller, warmer or cooler. There are even colours that can help you concentrate more effectively or affect your perception of time.
What’s exciting about this is that you can create a specific atmosphere and encourage certain moods within your home just by choosing the right colours. But colour is also very personal. Surrounding yourself with colours that you love is more likely to make you happier and create an environment that outlasts trends.
Metricon’s Studio m Manager Tamara, suggests colour choice is all about the individual and not really the fashion decision it is often presented as.
“It’s all about the mood you want to create. We encourage people to select colours they love – rather than going with fads or trends. Your home will be your home for a very long time. A trend may not last the distance.”
One good tip: we spend more time indoors during the winter months, so it makes sense to choose colours that represent warmth or make you feel good.
“Earthy tones currently are still very popular. Colour like chocolate brown, rusted red and even charcoal greys are proving popular for feature walls or even as a base colour of a home. You can balance out these colours with off-whites or lighter tones to open up a room,” suggested Tamara.
Metricon’s Senior Interior Designer - Melissa - chimed in with some more good advice:
“Mixing fabrics with this colour scheme – such as hessian loose covers - will add a touch of country charm and help create a welcoming stylish décor.”
Although this look has been popular for several years now, it still seems to be a Balinese theme that connects well with potential home buyers when viewing our displays.
“The thought of creating a holiday retreat feel in your own home is understandably very appealing. This look usually includes exotic timbers, wood carvings, a touch of rattan all combined with lush greenery. And the furnishing of the outdoor room always plays a big part in this scheme - tropical planting and themed outdoor furniture all help to make this look “happen,” Melissa offered.
And predictions for future trends?
“There is an emphasis on botanical and foliage designs and the key colours for the season: bold, black and white statements, extensive tones of berry shades, as well as a focus on all shades of citrus greens,” hinted Melissa.
“And there seems to be a strong push towards shades such as plum, purple, warm red and olive green through Studio m,” Tamara concluded.
So whether you choose a warm feel to your home or are influenced by the romance of Venice or the Balinese jungle, the combinations of materials, colours and ideas are endless. But ultimately style comes down to your personal preference and at Metricon we have an abundance of options for you to choose from! Enjoy!
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